The Nashville Predators have scheduled a news conference for 12:00 p.m. CT today to officially announce that Barry Trotz will step down as the team's general manager, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
The news, which was also confirmed by Pierre LeBrun, marks a significant leadership change for the organization. According to reports, Trotz will remain in his current role as general manager until a successor is officially hired by the franchise.
Trotz, who served as the first head coach in Nashville Predators history from 1998 to 2014, returned to the organization to take over the general manager duties from David Poile in 2023. His decision to step away from the front office's top position comes after a tenure focused on retooling the roster and maintaining the team's competitive status in the Central Division.
The team has not yet named a replacement or provided a timeline for the hiring of a new general manager. Additional details regarding the transition and the future of the front office are expected to be addressed during the upcoming press conference.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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