Blake Joins Predators Front Office

Nashville Predators GM Chris MacFarland has tapped Hall of Fame defenseman Rob Blake as the team’s first-ever executive vice president of hockey operations, bringing decades of NHL experience and player credibility to the front office. Though Blake’s tenure as LA Kings GM ended after four straight first-round playoff exits, MacFarland sees his deep understanding of the game — especially his ability to connect with elite players like Roman Josi — as invaluable. Blake’s respected reputation and strong industry relationships make him a trusted advisor in high-stakes areas like free agency and contract talks. This move, alongside expanding analytics, underscores MacFarland’s commitment to building a smarter, more resilient Predators organization. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6516710b81544838