"NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, sources confirmed to ESPN's Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski. The decision is not health-related, per sources. A news conference with Trotz, majority owner Bill Haslam and CEO Sean Henry is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET."
"The Predators made the playoffs the following season after Trotz fired coach John Hynes and hired Andrew Brunette to replace him. After spending $100 million in free agency to sign Stanley Cup champions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei on July 1, 2024, set expectations high, they were one of the NHL's biggest disappointments with 52 losses in 82 games and nowhere close to playoff contention."
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years and will remain in the role until a successor is found. The decision is not health-related and a news conference including majority owner Bill Haslam and CEO Sean Henry is scheduled. Trotz assumed control of hockey operations in summer 2023, and the team reached the playoffs the following season after a coaching change. Significant free-agent spending — roughly $100 million on Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei on July 1, 2024 — preceded a disastrous 52-loss, 82-game season that left the club far from playoff contention.
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