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Barry Trotz Steps Down as Predators' GM After Playoff Miss

2/2/2026

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Barry Trotz, the Nashville Predators' general manager, is stepping down effective immediately and will remain until a successor is named.
Trotz became Nashville's general manager in 2023, after serving as head coach from 1998 to 2014.
In 2024, Trotz signed Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault.
The Predators missed the playoffs last season and sit four points out of a playoff spot.

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Story summary

Barry Trotz, the Nashville Predators' general manager, is stepping down effective immediately and will remain until a successor is named.
Trotz became Nashville's general manager in 2023, after serving as head coach from 1998 to 2014.
In 2024, Trotz signed Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault.
The Predators missed the playoffs last season and sit four points out of a playoff spot.