The Predators’ front office revealed that Langenbrunner will report directly to General Manager Chris MacFarland, bringing a wealth of on‑ice success and hockey acumen to the franchise’s player development pipeline.
A champion’s pedigree
Langenbrunner arrives after a distinguished playing career that yielded two Stanley Cups — one with the Dallas Stars in 1999 and another with the New Jersey Devils in 2003. His résumé also includes a silver medal with the United States at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
During his three‑year stint as assistant general manager with the Boston Bruins from 2022 through 2026, the club set NHL records for wins and points in a single season. In that role he helped craft draft strategies that produced standout talents such as forward James Hagens, the 2025 first‑overall pick.
Scouting the next generation
The new special assistant will oversee professional scouting, collegiate free‑agent evaluation, recruiting and a range of special assignments. His eye for talent was evident when he contributed to the acquisition of goaltender Linus Ullmark, forward Fraser Minten and veteran Tyler Bertuzzi, moves that bolstered the Bruins’ roster depth.
Langenbrunner’s playing résumé spans 1,109 NHL games with the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues, where he served as captain of the Devils from 2007 to 2010 and alternated as an alternate captain with the Blues from 2011 to 2013.
Off the ice, Langenbrunner and his wife, Elizabeth, raise three children — sons Landon and Mason and daughter Laine — balancing family life with the demands of a front‑office role that will see him travel across North America and abroad.
Looking ahead
The Predators’ hockey operations department is already charting a busy calendar, with the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, the 2026 NHL Draft and the onset of free agency all on the horizon. Langenbrunner’s presence is expected to sharpen the team’s ability to identify and secure emerging talent as Nashville aims to contend for its first championship.