3 bold moves for Nashville Predators' new GM, from buyouts to offer sheets

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TL;DR

The Nashville Predators have yet to name a new general manager as of May, following Barry Trotz's retirement in February. The new GM will need to address various strategic moves, including evaluating contracts and the prospect pool.

Key points

Nashville Predators have not named a new GM as of May
Barry Trotz retired on February 2
Candidates include Tom Fitzgerald and Brett Peterson
New GM must evaluate contracts and prospect pool
Strategic decisions are crucial for the team's future

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Nashville Predators

It's nearly May and the Nashville Predators still haven't named their next general manager.

Majority owner Bill Haslam is working through candidates to replace Barry Trotz, who announced his retirement on Feb. 2. Will it be someone with general manager experience, like former New Jersey Devils executive (and one-time Predators captain) Tom Fitzgerald? Or an assistant at a successful franchise, like Florida Panthers assistant GM Brett Peterson?

Whoever it is has a growing to-do list. Examine the contract situation, evaluate the prospect pool, establish a near-term strategy, assess whether Andrew Brunette should lead the way, and so forth.

While we wait, let's imagine for a minute the new guy is bold. Someone who wants to make instant waves. Moves fast and breaks things.