Colorado Avalanche GM Poached by Central Division Rival
Summary
The Nashville Predators have hired Chris MacFarland, the former general manager of the Colorado Avalanche, as their new general manager and president of hockey operations. MacFarland played a key role in building the Avalanche team that won the Stanley Cup in 2022.Key Facts
- Chris MacFarland was the GM of the Colorado Avalanche before joining the Nashville Predators.
- He helped build the Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup winning team.
- The Predators hired MacFarland after a long search following Barry Trotz’s resignation.
- MacFarland will also serve as the president of hockey operations for the Predators.
- Predators’ majority owner Bill Haslam praised MacFarland as the perfect fit to lead the team.
- The Predators are hoping MacFarland will bring a fresh start and new culture to the team.
- The team’s former GM, David Poile, stepped down in 2023, leading to leadership changes.
- Fans were worried that hiring from within the existing Nashville staff might not bring the needed changes.
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