Overview
- Nashville is 6-12-4 with 16 points, last in the league, and ranks 32nd in goals per game and 30th in goals against per game.
- After Barry Trotz told The Tennessean, "I need more (expletive) from them," the Predators were routed 8-3 by the Panthers in their next game.
- Trotz defended head coach Andrew Brunette, arguing that costly player turnovers are not a coaching issue.
- He pushed back on Frank Seravalli’s claim that the organization is the NHL’s most toxic environment, saying team leaders laughed off the characterization.
- Trotz said the team is not in a fire sale but will use the next seven to eight games to decide whether to explore trades involving veterans.