Nashville general manager Chris MacFarland is no stranger to wheeling and dealing, making six different trades since taking over front office duties in June as he's revamped the Predators' roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 2027 NHL trade deadline is set for March 1, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. Former Predators general manager Barry Trotz made four in-season trades last season, acquiring forwards Dalton Bancroft and Massimo Rizzo from Boston and multiple draft picks as the organization sought direction. Subsequently, MacFarland only made two in-season trades last year, acquiring Nazem Kadri from Calgary and Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs, bolstering the Avalanche roster ahead of the 2026 NHL Playoffs. The NHL season gets started on Sept. 29, leaving just over a month until training camp begins. 2027 NHL trade deadline has been set for March 1— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) July 24, 2026October 2026November 2026December 2026January 2027February 2027March 2027April 2027Follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky and Instagram for the latest news.