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Barry Trotz

5 Reasons the Nashville Predators Didn’t Sell Everything at the Trade Deadline

Owen Hillman | March 14, 2026

The Nashville Predators (29-27-9) surprised many people with their moves over the deadline. They sold a few pieces, which was expected, but they didn’t sell as much as people imagined.…

Categories Nashville Predators, Trade Deadline

NHL Rumours: Matthews Done, Gudas Suspended & Predators GM

Jacob Billington | March 14, 2026

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Toronto Maple Leafs and how Auston Matthews‘ season has come to an end following a knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas. Next,…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Editor's Choice, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Barry Trotz’s Biggest Moves as Predators’ GM

Owen Hillman | February 6, 2026

When former Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz replaced David Poile as general manager (GM) of the Predators on July 1, 2023, many Predators fans were excited about the move. Poile…

Categories Hockey History, Nashville Predators, Predators History

3 Takeaways From the Predators’ 6-5 Win Over the St. Louis Blues

Owen Hillman | February 3, 2026

In their first game after GM Barry Trotz announced his retirement, the Nashville Predators (26-23-2) had a heroic comeback win over the Central Division rival St. Louis Blues (20-27-9) on…

Categories Nashville Predators

NHL Rumors: Trotz Leaving, Matthews Staying, Kadri to Canadiens Update

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2026

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Nashville Predators are preparing for a major front-office change, Marc-André Fleury’s rumored NHL return appears unlikely, the Montreal Canadiens are reassessing their interest in…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Predators Are Prepared to Sell into a Winning Streak

THW Staff | January 16, 2026

If you’ve been watching the Nashville Predators over the last six weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking the window is wide open. The team is rolling. Since late November, they’ve…

Categories Nashville Predators

Is Coach Brunette the Inevitable Casualty of the Predators’ Struggles?

THW Staff | November 20, 2025

In the NHL, patience is a currency that depreciates faster than a new car driven off the lot. Nowhere is that economic reality more palpable right now than in Nashville.…

Categories Nashville Predators

Are the New York Islanders Built for Playoff Hockey?

Nicholas Giannone | September 18, 2025

For years, the New York Islanders have carried an identity that’s as clear as the waters of Long Island Sound: defense first, grind it out, and make life miserable for…

Categories New York Islanders

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6

Matthew Zator | August 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 7 The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date, and he became one of…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: June 21

Matthew Zator | June 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 22 This date in NHL history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: June 18

Matthew Zator | June 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 19 Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of National…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Rangers History

Would the Islanders Be Better Off if They Kept Trotz?

Mike Fink | April 9, 2025

The New York Islanders’ best seasons recently were with Barry Trotz behind the bench. They were a non-factor for decades before they became a competitive team in one season. Trotz…

Categories New York Islanders
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