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Jakob Chychrun scored twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-2, with Pierre-Luc Dubois returning to contribute his first goal of the season. John Carlson left early with an injury, and Washington withstood a late Nashville push to cap off the win before the Olympic break.
Barry Trotz announced he is stepping down as the Nashville Predators’ general manager, remaining in the post through the end of his contract and to help select a successor. A former Predators coach and Capitals Stanley Cup winner, Trotz will assist in the leadership transition while the team, four points out of a playoff spot as of Monday, works to find new hockey-operations leadership.
Barry Trotz will resign as Nashville Predators GM after a three-year stint, with a press conference to announce the move and the club beginning a search for his replacement. The Predators have struggled this season, missing the playoffs last year and sitting four points out of a playoff spot this year, amid scrutiny of long‑term contracts Trotz handed to veteran players in 2024.
Barry Trotz will retire as Nashville Predators GM after three seasons and remain as adviser while the team searches for a successor, with plans to have a new GM in place before the 2026 NHL Draft. Trotz cited family priorities and a desire to be more present at home as the reason for stepping away, during a period in which the team has endured ups and downs in playoff contention and on-ice performance, including a 30-44-8 season in 2024-25.
Barry Trotz will resign as Nashville Predators’ GM later today and stay on until a successor is named; the move ends the Poile/Trotz era, with no word on whether Trotz will retire or pursue another role. Trotz’s long coaching run includes 15 years with Nashville, a Stanley Cup with the Capitals, and a mixed stint as GM highlighted by high-profile contracts and a 2024-25 downturn, prompting the franchise to seek fresh leadership in the front office.
The Nashville Predators' home game on Saturday, Jan. 24 against the Utah Mammoth has been rescheduled from 2:30 p.m. CT to 12:30 p.m. CT due to forecasted inclement weather, with doors opening at 11 a.m. CT. The game will feature a ceremony honoring Roman Josi’s 1,000th NHL game, in-arena tributes, and broadcast/social media recognition; fans can enjoy 50% off select concessions and purchase tickets at NashvillePredators.com or Ticketmaster.
Roman Josi’s power-play goal in the third period helped the Nashville Predators hold off the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Nashville, with Cole Smith opening the scoring and Ovechkin putting Washington on the board for his 20th of the season before Ethen Frank’s late Caps tally; Washington pressed in the second but couldn’t finish, while Nashville benefited from penalties and momentum to seal the win.
The St. Louis Blues are returning key players Jordan Kyrou and Jimmy Snuggerud from injury for their game against the Nashville Predators, with both practicing in the morning skate and expected to play, while Mathieu Joseph and Robby Fabbri are likely to sit out. Joel Hofer is expected to start in goal.
The Nashville Predators and Utah Mammoth each have the most prospects (7) at the 2026 World Junior Championship, highlighting their strong future talent pools, with players from various countries and draft classes participating in the tournament.
Nick Saban, renowned college football coach, has become a minority owner of the Nashville Predators, aiming to support the team in developing winning habits and potentially helping them compete for the Stanley Cup, leveraging his extensive experience in team building and leadership.
The St. Louis Blues will welcome Alexey Toropchenko back to their lineup for the game against Nashville on December 15, while Dylan Holloway will miss six weeks due to an ankle injury. The team is currently on a four-game homestand with upcoming games against Winnipeg and New York.
The Nashville Predators continue their preseason with a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena, following two wins over Florida Panthers, as they focus on growth and building team chemistry ahead of the regular season.
Brady Martin, an 18-year-old hockey player from a family farm in Ontario, was drafted 5th overall by the Nashville Predators during a celebration on his farm, highlighting his rural roots and journey to the NHL.
The article discusses the final mock draft for the 2025 NHL Draft, highlighting the consensus on the first four picks and the uncertainty surrounding the Nashville Predators' selection at No. 5, with various prospects like Roger McQueen and James Hagens being considered.
The Nashville Predators have hired former NHL player and coach Luke Richardson as an assistant coach, replacing Todd Richards, bringing extensive NHL experience to the team's coaching staff, which now features four former NHL players.