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.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has claimed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers from the Washington Capitals and defenseman Jordan Oesterle on waivers from the Boston Bruins.

Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has recalled forward Kieffer Bellows from Milwaukee (AHL). Additionally, the Predators have reassigned forwards Jake Lucchini and Ozzy Wiesblatt to the Admirals.

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 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.

Tommy Novak has only put up 22 points in 52 games this season, but the dichotomy between this season and his 45-point campaign last season was met with a bit of blunt honesty by Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz.

Barry Trotz’s two seasons as GM, while both eventful, couldn’t have been any more different in vibes, ranging from delight to deep disappointment.

Kyle Dubas made a major trade with the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, acquiring Tommy Novak and Luke Schenn in exchange for Michael Bunting. The trade was not much of a surprise considering the fact that Dubas and the Penguins were expected to be sellers at the deadline this year.

That first transaction - a trade that sent Nyquist to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2026 - brought a reality to the rest of the team with the deal occurring in the middle of Nashville’s game against the Islanders in New York last Saturday afternoon.