"Trotz initially became the team's general manager on July 1, 2023, taking over for David Poile, who had held the position since the team's inaugural 1998-99 season. Trotz was also the first head coach in Nashville's franchise history and held that spot behind the bench until 2014, ultimately moving to the Washington Capitals, where he won the Cup in 2018."
"Under Trotz's guidance, the Predators started the 2025-26 season as one of the worst teams in the league. The poor play led many to question the long-term contract commitments Trotz made to veteran players such as Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei during the 2024 offseason."
"According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the former Stanley Cup champion head coach will be stepping down once the club can find his eventual successor. The Predators are set to make the news official at a press conference later on Monday."
Barry Trotz will leave the Nashville Predators' general manager role after three seasons once a successor is found, with the club to confirm the decision at a press conference. Trotz took over as general manager on July 1, 2023, replacing long-time GM David Poile, and was the franchise's first head coach before moving to Washington and winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. The Predators struggled in 2025-26, prompting scrutiny of long-term 2024 offseason contracts to veterans Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. The team missed the previous playoffs and currently sits four points outside a playoff spot.
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