Jun 4, 2026 · 29 min · 8 segments
The Predators have hired Chris MacFarland as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, and the Preds Official Podcast is back to break it all down. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer…
Brooks BrattonHost
Max HerzHost
Kara HammerHost
So great to see everyone, and great to talk to you and see you, our loyal listeners.
I'm Brooks Bratton of nashvillepredators.com, back here with my friends Max Herz of Preds Radio and Kara Hammer of Preds TV.
And guys, things were a little bit quiet there for a second after what was a four-month search, and Bill Haslam acknowledged that it felt at times that it may never end, the Predators got their guy.
Chris MacFarland named not only general manager, but also president of hockey operations, replacing Barry Trotz in that role.
Max, Kara, what do you guys think about the new guy, the new boss in town, Chris MacFarland?
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So great to see everyone, and great to talk to you and see you, our loyal listeners.
I'm Brooks Bratton of nashvillepredators.com, back here with my friends Max Herz of Preds Radio and Kara Hammer of Preds TV.
And guys, things were a little bit quiet there for a second after what was a four-month search, and Bill Haslam acknowledged that it felt at times that it may never end, the Predators got their guy.
Chris MacFarland named not only general manager, but also president of hockey operations, replacing Barry Trotz in that role.
Max, Kara, what do you guys think about the new guy, the new boss in town, Chris MacFarland?