RUMOR: Marc Bergevin, a “serious candidate” to become GM in Nashville

Last night, the Nashville Predators and Barry Trotz announced that the GM would be stepping down. The proverbial “I want to spend time with my family” was once again invoked.

On the surface, everything is fine. He is healthy, he will be a special advisor in Nashville next year, he does not want to return to an NHL bench, he will help the Preds find his replacement, etc.

But let's agree on one thing: if he had been an excellent GM, he wouldn't have left after only three years to spend more time with his family.

Regardless of the reasons why the Nashville Predators are “victims of Trotz's retirement,” the fact remains that they will have to find a new GM.

And because the Predators play in a great market in Nashville and because the club's foundation looks good on paper, the position will be coveted.

On this subject, Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sport) said that Marc Bergevin, the former GM of the Montreal Canadiens who wants to return to the GM chair one day, would be in the running.

In fact, he even said that Bergevin would be a serious candidate to replace Trotz.

Is this his chance to move up the ranks?https://t.co/cSseBKU7c0

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) February 3, 2026

The CAA agency will help the Predators find their next man of trust. And we know that Pat Brisson (CAA) has good connections with the former GM of the Canadiens.

It should be noted that, according to Elliotte Friedman, it would not be surprising to see big names (Brendan Shanahan, for example) and agents interested in the position.

Friedge on Sportsnet saying that the Preds GM opening will be a desirable position. Mentions Brendan Shanahan as a guy who would be on the list, also mentions Marc Bergevin (yikes) and some assistant GMs, broadly mentions agents being interested too pic.twitter.com/hpYAe1NWbl

— ryan (@AngryPredsFan) February 3, 2026

This is going to cause a lot of stir. And that's normal, since this is the first time since the franchise was created that the position in Nashville is truly open.Three years ago, Trotz came in gradually, without the position being open.

Will this be the right time for Bergevin, who is now with the Sabres organization?

YESTERDAY IN THE NHL

– Speaking of the Preds: they won 6-5 after trailing 5-1.

ANOTHER 5-1 COMEBACK IN THE NHL!?!? pic.twitter.com/ZCeMYJMZ4f

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 3, 2026

– Unbelievable.

Mikko Rantanen shows off his talent against the Jets pic.twitter.com/OpitrtStJt

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– The lady wasn't happy, as they say.

Harley won it in overtime, but Hellebuyck was FURIOUS play was not called dead prior after one of his straps came undone. pic.twitter.com/0L9OsvCOHJ

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 3, 2026

– Did they want to dance?

“Where you going?” – Bedard

“Let's go.” – Celebrini

“You want one?” – Bedard

“Center ice.” – Celebrini

Could you imagine these two in a tilt? pic.twitter.com/VNyYR73w8L

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– Here are yesterday's results.

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– The current standings.

– Here are today's games.