The Nashville Predators are 30th in the NHL standings, but general manager Barry Trotz, committed to culture, still wants the team to prepare to win.

With the NHL's trade deadline two weeks away and the Nashville Predators out of the playoff race, GM Barry Trotz plans to build for the future.

Bunting, Veteran of 326 Career Games, Was Named to NHL's All-Rookie Team in 2021-22 Nashville, Tenn. (March 5, 2025) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has acquired forward Michael Bunting and Pittsburgh’s fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Penguins in exchange for forward Tommy Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn.

The Nashville Predators are in the midst of a disastrous season. After a high-spending offseason with new general manager Barry Trotz, they are 16 points out of a playoff spot heading into Monday’s action.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has acquired Minnesota’s own second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Wild in exchange for forward Gustav Nyquist.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has recalled forward Jake Lucchini and defenseman Spencer Stastney from Milwaukee (AHL). Additionally, the Predators have placed defenseman Roman Josi on injured reserve (upper body).

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has acquired forward Jesse Ylonen (YEH-see OO-lah-nehn) from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Anthony Angello.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has reassigned forward Kieffer Bellows to Milwaukee (AHL). Bellows, 26 (6/10/98), made his Predators debut on Feb. 25 vs.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has recalled forward Kieffer Bellows and defenseman Jake Livingstone from Milwaukee (AHL). Bellows, 26 (6/10/98), owns a share of the Admirals lead in goals (14) and is tied for third in points (29) through 41 games in 2024-25.

Nashville, Tenn. (March 5, 2025) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has acquired forward Michael Bunting and Pittsburgh’s fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Penguins in exchange for forward Tommy Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn.

Gustav Nyquist is already out the door, but who else could the Nashville Predators trade away this week? Here's three candidates.

The Nashville Predators are 30th in the NHL standings, but general manager Barry Trotz, committed to culture, still wants the team to prepare to win.