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"I think I failed" - Predators GM Barry Trotz reflects on free agency signings, desire to bring Stanley Cup to Nashville
The Nashville Predators are one of the 10 remaining NHL teams that have never won a Stanley Cup. Despite coming close and putting together some impressive playoff runs, the team has fallen short of their ultimate goal. That's something that general manager Barry Trotz wants to change.
While speaking on an appearance on TSN1050's OverDrive show this week, Trotz opened up on his failure to bring a Cup to the Predators. Because of that, he wants to make sure he does everything in his power to give coach Andrew Brunette the tools to succeed.
"I want to bring the Stanley Cup to Nashville - I always wanted to do it as a coach, and I think I failed, so I've got a responsibility to arm my coach with as many tools as possible to bring a cup here," Trotz said.
This offseason, Nashville opened up free agency by making several massive signings, acquiring Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault to bolster their forwards while also adding Brady Skjei to their defensive line.
Despite that, the Predators are currently sitting with the seventh-best odds to win the 2024–25 Stanley Cup, according to FanDuel.
"It made a lot of sense": Predators GM Barry Trotz opens up about the acquisition of two-time Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos
Last year, the Nashville Predators finished the regular season with a 47-30-5 record, which saw them finish fourth in the Central Division. When it came time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team struggled to find their rhythm, succumbing to the Vancouver Canucks in the opening round.
Following the loss, Barry Trotz and the rest of the team's front office went to work, making some big acquisitions early in free agency. Most notably, the team acquired two-time Stanley Cup champion Steven Stamkos, who had previously spent the entirety of his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
As Stamkos explained on Jul. 1, when he signed with Nashville, his departure from Tampa Bay was bittersweet given the surprising split. Despite that, Trotz believes that there's a natural fit between the two sides.
While speaking to media members after the team acquired Stamkos, he said:
"I think he saw what we were doing in Nashville, how we treated people in this city, all the things we had to offer. I think it made a lot of sense for Stamkos to make the move to Nashville."
In addition to Stamkos, the team also acquired another Stanley Cup winner in Jonathan Marchessault, who logged 69 points last season. It appears as though Trotz's plan to bolster the team's offense seems to be coming together for Nashville.
With the team's season set to begin on Oct. 10, it will be interesting to see how this season plays out for the new-look Predators.
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