Report: Preds GM Barry Trotz to announce retirement

Field Level Media|published: Mon 2nd February, 11:22 2026

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Oct 14, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz walks off the ice after the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Nashville Predators general manager and former Stanley Cup-winning head coach Barry Trotz will reportedly announce his retirement on Monday.

The decision, which ESPN reported is not health-related, is expected to be announced at a 1 p.m. ET news conference.

Trotz, 63, took over from longtime Predators GM David Poile in July 2023 and will stay on until a successor is found, per ESPN.

Nashville spent $100 million in free agency in the summer of 2024, signing Stanley Cup winners Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, but the following season was a massive disappointment, with the Predators finishing well out of playoff contention with 52 losses in 82 games.

Nashville enters Monday at 25-23-6 and four points out of a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Trotz previously served as head coach of the Predators from their inception in 1998 through 2014. He also coached the Washington Capitals (2014-18) and New York Islanders (2018-22). He led the Capitals to the 2018 Stanley Cup and ranks fifth all-time in the league in both games (1,812) and wins (914).

--Field Level Media

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