The Nashville Predators return from the Olympic break on Feb. 26, kicking off a most consequential series of weeks for the franchise. With general manager Barry Trotz's surprise retirement announcement on Feb. 2, the future of the team hangs in the balance as it fights for a spot in the playoffs. Trotz will manage the Predators during this run, including trade deadline and postseason decisions up until the new general manager is hired. Though he had to navigate a brief snafu with talent agency CAA, team majority owner Bill Haslam has set a target date of June 30 for the hire. The Predators are in a familiar position: Still in the playoff race, but not a contender for the Stanley Cup. That's...
