Nashville Predators GM search, latest rumors, top candidates, what to know

It's been two months since the Nashville Predators commenced their search for a new general manager and some names are starting to emerge as candidates. Following Barry Trotz's retirement announcement on Feb. 2 , majority owner Bill Haslam said the team is looking at both internal and external candidates and hopes to have someone in the role by the NHL draft in June.

"It's one of those jobs everyone's going to want," Haslam said on Feb. 2. "I think we're open to everything, we want the best person in this role.

" Who are the Predators considering for the role? Here's the latest rumors on the general manager search. Predators asked permission to speak with Toronto's Brandon Pridham According to a March 31 report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Predators sought permission to speak to Toronto assistant general manager Brandon Pridham.

Pridham, 52, has been an assistant with Toronto since 2014. The Maple Leafs have made the playoffs nine times while he's been on board, but have only made it past the first round twice (2023, 2025). On March 31, Pridham was promoted to co-GM along with Ryan Hardy after the Maple Leafs fired Brad Treliving.