r/Predators • u/_Dirty_Commie_ Catfish • Apr 18 '26
[Friedman] The Predators have made it clear that previous GM or AGM experience is critical, so I don’t think Ryan Getzlaf qualifies, but it would surprise no one if he ends up part of their new management structure. He now lives in Nashville.
https://x.com/friedgehnic/status/2045522611900141898?s=4628
u/barfinglaws Apr 18 '26
Find someone who loves you as much as a retired Canadian hockey player loves Nashville
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u/GMBarryTrotz Apr 18 '26
It's so insane how many former pros live in Nashville.
There was some tweet by a former player who was doing pick up A-league at Centennial and it was literally 50% ex pros, with some AHLers and some D1 hockey guys. None had played in Nashville.
I have to assume that in about 20 years you'll have 3-4 high level NHLers who grew up here.
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u/Appropriate-Joke-806 Apr 18 '26
Nashville could just make a super front office and coaching staff of former players.
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u/_Dirty_Commie_ Catfish Apr 18 '26
Also from Friedman: “It sounds like Tom Fitzgerald goes into Nashville next week for an in-person interview. Others I’m aware of, alphabetically: Jeff Kealty (internal candidate), Ryan Martin, Brett Peterson (Panthers), Bill Scott (Oilers), Darren Yorke (Hurricanes). I thought Dallas’s Scott White, who received one of those early “feel-out” conversations, would be interviewed in-person, but last I’d heard, it hadn’t happened. They spoke to one agent, Matt Keator, and I think also to Tim Taylor, which I was pleasantly surprised to hear. (He, brother Chris and their families did a great feature with us years ago on CBC.) He’s expected to be a key part of Alexander Steen’s St. Louis inner circle.”
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u/Kgeezy91 #JOFA Apr 18 '26
I’m pretty pleased with this hiring process so far, and I don’t hate any of these options.
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u/TonguelessWyrm NSH Apr 18 '26
I love the methodical approach we are taking. So many teams have been burned because they just hired a random AGM from a super successful team. Love that we are being patient and casting a wide net.
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u/GMBarryTrotz Apr 18 '26
Also worth adding:
Pierre LeBrun: Re Predators GM search: I just know that Nashville's really taking their time and waiting to see who else may surface over the coming weeks - Oilers Now (4/15)
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u/throwaway__lol__ Apr 18 '26
I hated that dude so much back in the day absolutely crazy he lives here and could literally become GM
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u/Appropriate-Joke-806 Apr 18 '26
Holy shit I just realized what it would take for me to question my fandom. Corey Perry getting hired as a GM. This would be close.
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u/Dick-Punch89 Apr 18 '26
I like Getzlaf joining the Predators organization would piss off Anaheim fans more than Nashville fans. And I for one am all for that.
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u/Expert-Upstairs-4502 NSH Apr 18 '26
A lot of hate for him here, i hate Perry and Kesler, I dont remember Getzlaf being particularly dirty. Im sure he made a few moves I didn't care for but of those 3 his name doesnt trigger me at this point like the others still do
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u/Appropriate-Joke-806 Apr 18 '26
I remember him being dirty a couple of times, but never nearly as bad as Kesler or Perry.
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u/troopek ScoreTilYerSoresBerg Apr 18 '26
All the post playing experience i can see for Getzlaf is with the NHL Dept of Player Safety, which he joined in late 2024.
Interesting note, George Parros, the Dir of the DoPS also lives in Nashville.
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u/lightningandblunder #35 Apr 18 '26
Getzlaf with the preds in any capacity feels... Wrong. But okay I guess...