
Chris MacFarland Takes the Helm of the Nashville Predators
Former Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland joins the Nashville Predators, bringing Stanley Cup experience and a six‑year plan to restore the franchise’s playoff relevance.
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Former Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland joins the Nashville Predators, bringing Stanley Cup experience and a six‑year plan to restore the franchise’s playoff relevance.

Chris MacFarland, the newly appointed president of hockey operations and general manager of the Nashville Predators, outlined his plan to restore the franchise to perennial contention while reflecting on his decade‑long tenure with the Colorado Avalanche.

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Chris MacFarland, the newly appointed president of hockey operations and general manager of the Nashville Predators, discusses the team's strategic vision, draft plans and the challenges of building a championship roster.

After a distinguished 11‑year stint with the Colorado Avalanche, Chris MacFarland is set to lead the Nashville Predators as president of hockey operations and general manager, inheriting a team with a solid core but recent playoff disappointments.

After a franchise‑record 121‑point season and a Western Conference Final appearance, Chris MacFarland departs the Avalanche for Nashville, where he will replace Barry Trotz and inherit a roster anchored by Juuse Saros, Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg.