When is Barry Trotz retiring as Predators GM?

Barry Trotz is retiring as General Manager of the Nashville Predators but will remain in his role through the March 6 NHL trade deadline and assist in finding his successor.

Why is Barry Trotz retiring from the Predators?

Barry Trotz informed majority owner Bill Haslam in December of his decision to step away, stating it was a personal life decision and not related to team performance.

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Predators GM Barry Trotz to Retire, Stay Through Trade Deadline

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Barry Trotz will retire as Nashville Predators GM but will stay until a successor is found.
Trotz informed owner Bill Haslam of his decision in December.
The team made significant free agency signings in July 2024.

Predators GM Barry Trotz to Retire, Stay Through Trade Deadline

Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators, concluding his nearly three-year tenure. He will continue in his role through the NHL trade deadline on March 6 and will assist in the search for his replacement.

Trotz informed majority owner Bill Haslam in December of his decision to step away. Haslam aims to have a new general manager in place by the NHL draft in late June, emphasizing that Trotz's departure is a personal life decision and not related to team performance.

Trotz took over hockey operations in the summer of 2023. The team experienced a playoff appearance the following season after he hired coach Andrew Brunette. However, significant free agency investments in July 2024 did not translate to expected success, with the team falling short of playoff contention.