MacFarland Heads to Nashville

Chris MacFarland is officially heading to Nashville to take the reins as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Predators, stepping in after Barry Trotz’s departure — a move that fills a critical leadership void. After 10+ years with Colorado, where he helped build a Cup-winning team and guided them to playoff consistency, MacFarland now brings his expertise to a Predators squad that narrowly missed the postseason despite big-name signings. Owner Bill Haslam called him the perfect fit, while Colorado’s Joe Sakic steps back into GM duties — a move that also lets MacFarland be closer to family. With Nashville’s top job now secured, Colorado remains steady under its proven leadership as they prepare for the offseason. 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/d0288d528f20a1fa