Predators Ask For Hurricanes GM Tulsky, In-Person Interviews Held For Other Candidates

The Nashville Predators are continuing their search for the organization’s next GM with Barry Trotz stepping away once his successor is found. Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported during his ‘ Saturday Headlines ’ segment that the process is moving along and that the Predators have conducted in-person interviews for the GM role. With that, Friedman reported that Nashville reached out to the Carolina Hurricanes to speak to their GM, Eric Tulsky.

The Hurricanes officially hired Tulsky in June 2024, and he’s only in his second season with the team. Given how successful Carolina has been under his watch and its push to clinch the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history, it was likely an easy decision for the Hurricanes to deny the Predators’ request for Tulsky’s availability. Friedman noted that the timing of Nashville’s interest in Tulsky is interesting.

That’s because MLSE CEO and president Keith Pelley was asked about Tulsky at his press conference after firing Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving. Pelley was asked about Tulsky because the Toronto executive described his ideal candidate for the next hire as someone who is “data-centric,” a description that fits Tulsky’s body of work. Major Changes Reportedly Expected For Maple Leafs; Doug Armstrong Likely Unavailable For GM Role The Toronto Maple Leafs made headlines when firing GM Brad Treliving, but the organization isn’t expected to stop there, as Sportsnet’s insider Elliotte Friedman expects major changes.

Aside from the interest in Carolina’s GM, Friedman shared a few names that he thinks could have been interviewed by Nashville. Brett Peterson was mentioned first. He’s been an assistant GM with the Florida Panthers for six years now and has had responsibility at the national level.