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9 Dec 2025
Jared Curtis wants to wear @diegopavia02’s No. 2 jersey if Vanderbilt doesn’t retire the number.
More importantly, the @NCSFB QB and two-time Mr. Football winner is aiming to keep up the momentum Pavia created on West End:
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What a cool moment for ex-Predators forward Mark Jankowski. He’s had to scrape and claw to stay in the NHL, and now he’s a champion.
JUMPING FOR JOY 🤩 #StanleyCup
ALT Brandon Bussi and Mark Jankowski celebrate winning the Stanley Cup on ice in Hurricanes uniforms.
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There was no way the Predators were giving Michael McCarron a six-year deal worth nearly $20 million. Barry Trotz did well to get a second-round pick for him.
Jun 9
Michael McCarron re-signs with Wild for six years, foregoing UFA payday
By @joesmithnhl and me
nytimes.com/athletic/7322031… via @NYTimes
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Russell Vannozzi retweeted
Jun 6
Ep.297 @CatfishIce with @RussellV_MSP is up now on YouTube to talk #Preds future vision & changes with GM Chris MacFarland.
Subscribe to support the pod ✌️
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More Predators front office news: assistant GM and director of hockey ops Brian Poile is leaving the organization. The son of David Poile, he’d been with the team in various roles since 2010.
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Chris MacFarland's staff is coming together. He has hired Rob Blake, a Hockey Hall of Famer and former Kings GM, to be the Predators' executive vice president of hockey operations.
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Russell Vannozzi retweeted
We're being joined by @RussellV_MSP for Ep.297 this Saturday to discuss Chris McFarland as the new #Preds GM.
How does the future change for Nashville? What does this mean for the possible rebuild?
@Hockeypodnet
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There was some calculated salesmanship behind the Predators' effort to bring Chris MacFarland to Nashville.
"This was a little bit like when I was trying to get Crissy to marry me" - Bill Haslam
More @MainNashville ➡️ tinyurl.com/39est4ma
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Chris MacFarland said he doesn’t feel pressure to win now just because the Predators have some aging veterans:
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Chris MacFarland has crossed paths with Predators coach Andrew Brunette and assistants Derek MacKenzie and Luke Richardson over the years.
MacFarland plans to talk with Brunette in the next day or two to get a feel for the situation and see if changes are needed or not.
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Chris MacFarland loved Colorado and needed some convincing to leave.
Once Bill Haslam told him the Predators were committed to competing for the Stanley Cup - rather than just making the playoffs - MacFarland felt better about taking the job.
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Chris MacFarland said the Predators’ deep prospect pool and draft capital were attractive to him. As for the current roster, the new GM said he will “need time to poke around under the hood” before making any big decisions.
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What a feed by Colton Sissons on the Vegas game-winner. He’s been at his best this postseason after a tough year.
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Four months to the day of Barry Trotz announcing his retirement, the Predators found his successor.
Colorado's Chris MacFarland was worth the wait, Bill Haslam and Sean Henry say.
Read @MainNashville ➡️ tinyurl.com/yc7pyynx
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Confirmed by the team: The Predators are hiring Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations/GM. Massive get for the organization. Their patience has paid off.
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Sources: Predators granted permission to speak to MacFarland sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/pre…
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Predators prospect Cameron Reid dished out two assists to lead Kitchener to their first Memorial Cup title since 2003.
Reid had a standout year as team captain, posting 56 points in 57 regular-season games.
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Russell Vannozzi retweeted
May 31
#Preds goaltender Justus Annunen puts forth a 19-save shutout as Finland wins Gold at the #MensWorlds with a 1-0 overtime victory. Roman Josi and Switzerland settle for silver.
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May 30
Justus Annunen stopped 27-of-29 shots to help Finland advance to face Roman Josi and Switzerland for IIHF gold tomorrow.
May 30
Finn-tastic news 🤩
Big Juice and Team Finland are heading to the #MensWorlds Championship game!
ALT Image of Justus Annunen on the ice for Team Finland today
ALT Image of Justus Annunen on the ice for Team Finland today
ALT Image of Justus Annunen on the ice for Team Finland today
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