Predators Hire Avalanche GM MacFarland

The Nashville Predators have hired Chris MacFarland, the savvy GM who helped build the Colorado Avalanche into a Stanley Cup champion, to lead their hockey operations. With 11 seasons under his belt in Colorado—including signing superstar Nathan MacKinnon and guiding the team through its rebuild—he brings elite experience to Nashville. Before Colorado, he spent 14 years with the Blue Jackets in key roles, and his background includes business, law degrees, and NHL office internships. MacFarland replaces Barry Trotz, who’s retiring but staying on as an advisor. The Predators are betting big on his proven ability to build a championship-caliber roster. 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/97a23c9849fe141c