9 hours ago
Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 4 – Red zone drills, TDs, and INTs (Chris Pokorny) – "Day 4 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place on Saturday, August 1. Both quarterbacks competing to start spoke to the media before practice."
Cleveland Browns: No one is ready to close the door on Deshaun Watson (Thomas Moore) – "The Cleveland Browns, and by extension their fans, are so close that they can reach out and almost touch it. Four-and-a-half years after the Browns made their confessed "big swing and miss" on quarterback Deshaun Watson, the end is almost here as Watson enters the final year of his five-year, fully guaranteed contract. Except, what if Watson plays well enough this fall that the Browns convince themselves he is worthy of another contract?"
Todd Monken updates Browns QB competition, timing on making a decision (Jared Mueller) – "At least according to our poll, Cleveland Browns fans feel confident that either they know who the starting quarterback should be already or will after the joint practice and preseason game with the Buffalo Bills."
Browns QB competition: Watson came in with 'leg up,' Shedeur has 'upward trajectory' (Jared Mueller) – "The Cleveland Browns QB competition is the story of the team's training camp, even if it might be overblown by many fans and media. GM Andrew Berry and HC Todd Monken have made it clear that the only thing that matters is who produces the best between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, despite the latter's age and potential development."
After Myles, Giannis trades, Browns Jimmy Haslam weighs in on NFL, NBA rebuilding difficulty (Jared Mueller) – "In the span of three weeks, teams owned by Jimmy Haslam traded DE Myles Garrett and SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo in deals that included players and draft compensation. For the Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks, Haslam's teams, the trades reset their rosters and turn their attention toward the future."
#watson
Cleveland Browns: No one is ready to close the door on Deshaun Watson (Thomas Moore) – "The Cleveland Browns, and by extension their fans, are so close that they can reach out and almost touch it. Four-and-a-half years after the Browns made their confessed "big swing and miss" on quarterback Deshaun Watson, the end is almost here as Watson enters the final year of his five-year, fully guaranteed contract. Except, what if Watson plays well enough this fall that the Browns convince themselves he is worthy of another contract?"
Todd Monken updates Browns QB competition, timing on making a decision (Jared Mueller) – "At least according to our poll, Cleveland Browns fans feel confident that either they know who the starting quarterback should be already or will after the joint practice and preseason game with the Buffalo Bills."
Browns QB competition: Watson came in with 'leg up,' Shedeur has 'upward trajectory' (Jared Mueller) – "The Cleveland Browns QB competition is the story of the team's training camp, even if it might be overblown by many fans and media. GM Andrew Berry and HC Todd Monken have made it clear that the only thing that matters is who produces the best between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, despite the latter's age and potential development."
After Myles, Giannis trades, Browns Jimmy Haslam weighs in on NFL, NBA rebuilding difficulty (Jared Mueller) – "In the span of three weeks, teams owned by Jimmy Haslam traded DE Myles Garrett and SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo in deals that included players and draft compensation. For the Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks, Haslam's teams, the trades reset their rosters and turn their attention toward the future."
#watson
19 hours ago
Four years ago, when the Browns, Panthers, Falcons, and Saints entered a four-way competition for quarterback Deshaun Watson, Cleveland was the first team to which Watson said, "No thanks." A five-year, fully-guaranteed contract quickly changed his mind.
Still, there's been a lingering perception that Watson didn't really want to play for the Browns. Before too long, it seemed as if the Browns were counting the days until they could move on from Watson.
Will that change? On Friday, owner Jimmy Haslam kept the door open on Watson returning in 2027. On Saturday, Watson made his feelings for Cleveland clear.
"When I first got here, there was a lot of stuff going on, as the world knows," Watson told reporters. "But I don't have any bad feelings toward Cleveland. I love Cleveland. Me and my wife have our house on the east side, so we're here all the time. We were here this summer. If you ask around, I'm at pretty much all the restaurants, hanging out, so I haven't had a bad experience outside of different times in the stadium. I don't know why that narrative is out there that people think that I don't like Cleveland. My family and I have been enjoying our time here, if the opportunity shows up, we'll see where it goes."
The first step will be winning the starting job. The second step will be playing well enough to return. And the third step will be fending off any other teams that may want Watson, if he re-establishes himself as a high-level NFL starter.
#watson #feelings
Still, there's been a lingering perception that Watson didn't really want to play for the Browns. Before too long, it seemed as if the Browns were counting the days until they could move on from Watson.
Will that change? On Friday, owner Jimmy Haslam kept the door open on Watson returning in 2027. On Saturday, Watson made his feelings for Cleveland clear.
"When I first got here, there was a lot of stuff going on, as the world knows," Watson told reporters. "But I don't have any bad feelings toward Cleveland. I love Cleveland. Me and my wife have our house on the east side, so we're here all the time. We were here this summer. If you ask around, I'm at pretty much all the restaurants, hanging out, so I haven't had a bad experience outside of different times in the stadium. I don't know why that narrative is out there that people think that I don't like Cleveland. My family and I have been enjoying our time here, if the opportunity shows up, we'll see where it goes."
The first step will be winning the starting job. The second step will be playing well enough to return. And the third step will be fending off any other teams that may want Watson, if he re-establishes himself as a high-level NFL starter.
#watson #feelings
1 day ago
The Cleveland Browns have not performed well the past two seasons, and team owner Jimmy Haslam knows it. However, despite the recent struggles, it sounds like Haslam is optimistic about this season.
During a recent interview, Haslam acknowledged the team's frustrating record the past two years, but he made it clear that he thinks the team will overperform this season.
During an interview with reporters on Friday, Haslam opened up a bit about the team's expectations while admitting that the team has not met those expectations the past two seasons.
"We want to be fun to watch," Haslam said via Pro Football Talk. "We want to play hard and not make mistakes. Look like we've got our act together, which is something we didn't have the last two years, and the expectations are we will this year."
He said the team's overall struggles are "something that keeps us awake at night" and agreed that the loyal browns fans deserve better than what the team has been giving them.
#team
During a recent interview, Haslam acknowledged the team's frustrating record the past two years, but he made it clear that he thinks the team will overperform this season.
During an interview with reporters on Friday, Haslam opened up a bit about the team's expectations while admitting that the team has not met those expectations the past two seasons.
"We want to be fun to watch," Haslam said via Pro Football Talk. "We want to play hard and not make mistakes. Look like we've got our act together, which is something we didn't have the last two years, and the expectations are we will this year."
He said the team's overall struggles are "something that keeps us awake at night" and agreed that the loyal browns fans deserve better than what the team has been giving them.
#team
1 day ago
There was a time, not all that long ago, when even a vague reference to betting lines by a broadcaster would sound every alarm at 345 Park Avenue.
Times have definitely changed.
Asked by reporters on Friday what a successful season would look like in 2026, owner Jimmy Haslam went straight to the wagering angle.
"I would say this, and we never do this, but I think the odds are for us to win five and a half games," Haslam said. "I'll take the over."
After going winless in 2017, the Browns went six straight seasons with six or more wins, including a pair of playoff appearances. Over the last two years, however, the Browns were 8-24.
#park #avenue #times #jimmy
Times have definitely changed.
Asked by reporters on Friday what a successful season would look like in 2026, owner Jimmy Haslam went straight to the wagering angle.
"I would say this, and we never do this, but I think the odds are for us to win five and a half games," Haslam said. "I'll take the over."
After going winless in 2017, the Browns went six straight seasons with six or more wins, including a pair of playoff appearances. Over the last two years, however, the Browns were 8-24.
#park #avenue #times #jimmy
1 day ago
In the span of three weeks, teams owned by Jimmy Haslam traded DE Myles Garrett and SF/PF Giannis Antetokounmpo in deals that included players and draft compensation. For the Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks, Haslam's teams, the trades reset their rosters and turn their attention toward the future.
According to a report, Haslam pushed for the package from the Miami Heat over one from the Boston Celtics, due to his experience with Garrett, which led to this humorous "Anthony Schwartz caused the Garrett and Antetokounmpo trades."
Both big trades were similar. The Browns acquired DE Jared Verse and three draft picks, while the Bucks added Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, four draft picks, and one pick swap.
According to Haslam, he believes it is more difficult to rebuild in the NBA than the NFL:
Cleveland fans are aware that Haslam's Browns have made the playoffs just twice, their only two seasons with a winning record during his ownership tenure, and his 14-year record as owner is 78-1501-1. If rebuilding is more difficult for Haslam in the NBA, we send our condolences to the fine fans in Milwaukee for what their process might look like.
#haslam #garrett #according
According to a report, Haslam pushed for the package from the Miami Heat over one from the Boston Celtics, due to his experience with Garrett, which led to this humorous "Anthony Schwartz caused the Garrett and Antetokounmpo trades."
Both big trades were similar. The Browns acquired DE Jared Verse and three draft picks, while the Bucks added Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, four draft picks, and one pick swap.
According to Haslam, he believes it is more difficult to rebuild in the NBA than the NFL:
Cleveland fans are aware that Haslam's Browns have made the playoffs just twice, their only two seasons with a winning record during his ownership tenure, and his 14-year record as owner is 78-1501-1. If rebuilding is more difficult for Haslam in the NBA, we send our condolences to the fine fans in Milwaukee for what their process might look like.
#haslam #garrett #according
2 days ago
Nearly two months to the day after the Browns surprised everyone by trading defensive end Myles Garrett to the Rams, Btowns owner Jimmy Haslam addressed the move in a Friday press conference.
"That was Andrew's decision," Haslam told reporters, referring to G.M. Andrew Berry. "I don't know what Andrew shared with you yesterday or in the past, that's something that — the conversations we've had for about a while before it was announced, and the Rams were a good partner there and kept it quiet. But, a decision like that, ownership is going to be involved, but it's Andrew's decision, Andrew's recommendation — in this case, ownership left it there."
Haslam was asked why he accepted Berry's recommendation.
"Well, one, I think we got a really good player back, and I think you saw him today — a really good player who's 25 years old and still on his rookie contract, so that's the biggest reason," Haslam said. "And then we picked up a one, a two and a three, and I think we all realize the three years we didn't have number one picks due to the Deshaun [Watson] trade — one of those years I don't think we even had a second — and the value of those picks, as we've proved the last two years, are tremendous. Myles [Garrett] is an unbelievable player. I was thinking the other night — Jim Brown, Joe Thomas, Myles Garrett — they're all first-ballot Hall of Famers, world-class people, and so it was not an easy decision, but we've made it, we're moving on and excited about Jared [Verse] and excited about those three draft picks."
It was a surprising change of position by Haslam and the Browns after the 2025 season, one in which Garrett set the single-season sack record and was named the NFL's defensive player of the year.
#garrett #myles #think #we 've
"That was Andrew's decision," Haslam told reporters, referring to G.M. Andrew Berry. "I don't know what Andrew shared with you yesterday or in the past, that's something that — the conversations we've had for about a while before it was announced, and the Rams were a good partner there and kept it quiet. But, a decision like that, ownership is going to be involved, but it's Andrew's decision, Andrew's recommendation — in this case, ownership left it there."
Haslam was asked why he accepted Berry's recommendation.
"Well, one, I think we got a really good player back, and I think you saw him today — a really good player who's 25 years old and still on his rookie contract, so that's the biggest reason," Haslam said. "And then we picked up a one, a two and a three, and I think we all realize the three years we didn't have number one picks due to the Deshaun [Watson] trade — one of those years I don't think we even had a second — and the value of those picks, as we've proved the last two years, are tremendous. Myles [Garrett] is an unbelievable player. I was thinking the other night — Jim Brown, Joe Thomas, Myles Garrett — they're all first-ballot Hall of Famers, world-class people, and so it was not an easy decision, but we've made it, we're moving on and excited about Jared [Verse] and excited about those three draft picks."
It was a surprising change of position by Haslam and the Browns after the 2025 season, one in which Garrett set the single-season sack record and was named the NFL's defensive player of the year.
#garrett #myles #think #we 've
2 days ago
The Cleveland Browns are building a $2.4 billion domed stadium that's set to open in 2029. They're also building a roster ownership hopes can make up a contending playoff team in 2027.
But JW Johnson, a partner of the Haslam Sports Group, emphasized Friday in a news conference alongside owner Jimmy Haslam that Cleveland isn't punting on the 2026 season "by any means."
"We're excited about how we're going to play, and we'll see how the schedule shakes out," said Johnson, the husband of Jimmy and Dee Haslam's daughter Whitney. "But the guys are ready to win this year. There's no mandate like, 'Hey, we got to just focus on '27 and beyond.' It's every year we want to win."
Earlier, Haslam and Johnson were asked what success for the Browns looks like this season.
"I would say this, and we never do this, but I think the odds are for us to win 5 1/2 games," Haslam said. "I'll take the over."
#haslam #Browns #we 're #like
But JW Johnson, a partner of the Haslam Sports Group, emphasized Friday in a news conference alongside owner Jimmy Haslam that Cleveland isn't punting on the 2026 season "by any means."
"We're excited about how we're going to play, and we'll see how the schedule shakes out," said Johnson, the husband of Jimmy and Dee Haslam's daughter Whitney. "But the guys are ready to win this year. There's no mandate like, 'Hey, we got to just focus on '27 and beyond.' It's every year we want to win."
Earlier, Haslam and Johnson were asked what success for the Browns looks like this season.
"I would say this, and we never do this, but I think the odds are for us to win 5 1/2 games," Haslam said. "I'll take the over."
#haslam #Browns #we 're #like
1 month ago
Browns HC Todd Monken should set a very simple, big goal for the offense in 2026 (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns need to create an offensive identity under HC Todd Monken. Could rushing attempts be a proper goal?
Browns work in the community nominated for ESPY award (Thomas Moore) – Browns Give Back earns a nomination for ESPY’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award.
Browns dome stadium: New picture shows most of the fans will be underground (Jared Mueller) – Jimmy Haslam’s new Cleveland Browns domed stadium will be built into the ground. A new look at what that means.
These are the stories that defined the Browns’ 2026 offseason (cleveland.com) – The Browns offseason is never boring, especially when it starts with a coaching search that lasted through most of January.
Deshaun Watson returns to Browns practice facility this week to train and throw during his summer break (cleveland.com) – For Deshaun Watson, there’s no such thing as a summer break in his quest to win the Browns’ starting quarterback job.
Browns work in the community nominated for ESPY award (Thomas Moore) – Browns Give Back earns a nomination for ESPY’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award.
Browns dome stadium: New picture shows most of the fans will be underground (Jared Mueller) – Jimmy Haslam’s new Cleveland Browns domed stadium will be built into the ground. A new look at what that means.
These are the stories that defined the Browns’ 2026 offseason (cleveland.com) – The Browns offseason is never boring, especially when it starts with a coaching search that lasted through most of January.
Deshaun Watson returns to Browns practice facility this week to train and throw during his summer break (cleveland.com) – For Deshaun Watson, there’s no such thing as a summer break in his quest to win the Browns’ starting quarterback job.
1 month ago
The answer to the future trivia question of what player did the Milwaukee Bucks draft with the Miami Heat's No. 13 pick in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is Nate Ament.
Ament, a 6-10, 209-pount freshman forward out of the University of Tennessee, was the second player chosen by the Bucks in the first round of the draft. The Bucks also selected Arizona guard Bayden Burries with their own pick at No. 10.
The word "upside" is often overused during any live draft telecast, but that term certainly applies to the 19-year-old Ament. While he needs to improve his overall strength and physicality at the next level, he's a versatile offensive player who averaged nearly 17 points a game in his freshman season at Tennessee. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam also happens to be a Tennessee graduate.
Ament did not play well in his final game at Tennessee, a 95-62 blowout loss in the NCAA Tournament to eventual champion Michigan. Three players from that Michigan team were drafted before Ament.
More: NBA draft updates: Who will Bucks take at Nos. 10 and 13 in first round?
Ament, a 6-10, 209-pount freshman forward out of the University of Tennessee, was the second player chosen by the Bucks in the first round of the draft. The Bucks also selected Arizona guard Bayden Burries with their own pick at No. 10.
The word "upside" is often overused during any live draft telecast, but that term certainly applies to the 19-year-old Ament. While he needs to improve his overall strength and physicality at the next level, he's a versatile offensive player who averaged nearly 17 points a game in his freshman season at Tennessee. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam also happens to be a Tennessee graduate.
Ament did not play well in his final game at Tennessee, a 95-62 blowout loss in the NCAA Tournament to eventual champion Michigan. Three players from that Michigan team were drafted before Ament.
More: NBA draft updates: Who will Bucks take at Nos. 10 and 13 in first round?
1 month ago
The answer to the future trivia question of what player did the Milwaukee Bucks draft with the Miami Heat's No. 13 pick in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is Nate Ament.
Ament, a 6-10, 209-pount freshman forward out of the University of Tennessee, was the second player chosen by the Bucks in the first round of the draft. The Bucks also selected Arizona guard Bayden Burries with their own pick at No. 10.
The word "upside" is often overused during any live draft telecast, but that term certainly applies to the 19-year-old Ament. While he needs to improve his overall strength and physicality at the next level, he's a versatile offensive player who averaged nearly 17 points a game in his freshman season at Tennessee. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam also happens to be a Tennessee graduate.
Ament did not play well in his final game at Tennessee, a 95-62 blowout loss in the NCAA Tournament to eventual champion Michigan. Three players from that Michigan team were drafted before Ament.
More: NBA draft updates: Who will Bucks take at Nos. 10 and 13 in first round?
Ament, a 6-10, 209-pount freshman forward out of the University of Tennessee, was the second player chosen by the Bucks in the first round of the draft. The Bucks also selected Arizona guard Bayden Burries with their own pick at No. 10.
The word "upside" is often overused during any live draft telecast, but that term certainly applies to the 19-year-old Ament. While he needs to improve his overall strength and physicality at the next level, he's a versatile offensive player who averaged nearly 17 points a game in his freshman season at Tennessee. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam also happens to be a Tennessee graduate.
Ament did not play well in his final game at Tennessee, a 95-62 blowout loss in the NCAA Tournament to eventual champion Michigan. Three players from that Michigan team were drafted before Ament.
More: NBA draft updates: Who will Bucks take at Nos. 10 and 13 in first round?
1 month ago
Bucks Owner Was 'Driving Force' In Rejecting Celtics' Offer For Giannis Antetokounmpo originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat on Monday night, and Jimmy Haslam was the main reason the Bucks accepted the Heat's offer over the Boston Celtics'.
Haslam has been part of the Mucks' ownership group since 2023, and according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor, he was the "driving force" in the Bucks choosing the Heat's offer. There were reportedly concerns about Jaylen Brown's willingness to stay in Milwaukee after a potential trade.
"Sources say Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem was a driving force in taking the Heat deal for Giannis over Boston’s offer," wrote O'Connor on Tuesday. "Haslem didn’t want to risk Jaylen Brown wanting out of Milwaukee in a year after dealing with Giannis and Myles Garrett trade demands. Haslem wanted certainty, and the Miami deal provided more of that with more total ****** ets in return to Milwaukee."
Haslam's involvement with the Cleveland Browns likely ended up playing a role in the entire trade situation. The Browns traded away their franchise superstar in Garrett earlier this month. Understandably, he did not want to have to deal with trading another superstar in Brown.
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat on Monday night, and Jimmy Haslam was the main reason the Bucks accepted the Heat's offer over the Boston Celtics'.
Haslam has been part of the Mucks' ownership group since 2023, and according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor, he was the "driving force" in the Bucks choosing the Heat's offer. There were reportedly concerns about Jaylen Brown's willingness to stay in Milwaukee after a potential trade.
"Sources say Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem was a driving force in taking the Heat deal for Giannis over Boston’s offer," wrote O'Connor on Tuesday. "Haslem didn’t want to risk Jaylen Brown wanting out of Milwaukee in a year after dealing with Giannis and Myles Garrett trade demands. Haslem wanted certainty, and the Miami deal provided more of that with more total ****** ets in return to Milwaukee."
Haslam's involvement with the Cleveland Browns likely ended up playing a role in the entire trade situation. The Browns traded away their franchise superstar in Garrett earlier this month. Understandably, he did not want to have to deal with trading another superstar in Brown.
1 month ago
As just an owner of sports franchises, Jimmy Haslam’s impact has been huge. Since buying the Cleveland Browns, Haslam has been a part of forcing the selection of QB Johnny Manziel, allowing then-OC Kyle Shanahan out of his contract, trading for QB Deshaun Watson, trading away QB Baker Mayfield, a myriad of head coaching and front office decisions, and trading DE Myles Garrett this offseason.
Earlier this offseason, Haslam promised to spend more time with another one of his teams, the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Late Monday night, the Bucks, like Haslam’s Browns with Garrett, traded their biggest superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
According to all reports, Milwaukee was negotiating with both the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, who brought totally different offers to the table. The Bucks ended up accepting the Heat’s offer of young players and draft picks over getting a star player, Jaylen Brown, and a couple of picks from the Celtics. The latter deal was more similar to Cleveland’s return for Garrett.
Haslam was reportedly influenced by his recent experiences with Garrett and Antetokounmpo in pushing for the offer from the Heat:
So, Haslam didn’t want a star player who might ask for a trade. Instead, he wanted players who maybe could become stars but wouldn’t be demanding a deal out of Milwaukee. The Browns/Bucks owner also wanted more draft **** ets for players who potentially could become stars down the road.
Earlier this offseason, Haslam promised to spend more time with another one of his teams, the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Late Monday night, the Bucks, like Haslam’s Browns with Garrett, traded their biggest superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
According to all reports, Milwaukee was negotiating with both the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, who brought totally different offers to the table. The Bucks ended up accepting the Heat’s offer of young players and draft picks over getting a star player, Jaylen Brown, and a couple of picks from the Celtics. The latter deal was more similar to Cleveland’s return for Garrett.
Haslam was reportedly influenced by his recent experiences with Garrett and Antetokounmpo in pushing for the offer from the Heat:
So, Haslam didn’t want a star player who might ask for a trade. Instead, he wanted players who maybe could become stars but wouldn’t be demanding a deal out of Milwaukee. The Browns/Bucks owner also wanted more draft **** ets for players who potentially could become stars down the road.
2 months ago
Naming Chris MacFarland president of hockey operations and general manager on June 2 begins a new era for the Nashville Predators.
After a lengthy search, majority owner Bill Haslam secured his top target in MacFarland, hiring him away from the Colorado Avalanche, where he served as general manager since 2022.
MacFarland didn't reveal much about his short term intentions for the Predators. Frequently referencing an upcoming "deep dive" into the roster, he anticipates meeting with the team's front office and scouting staff in the coming weeks before the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
MacFarland also talked about meeting the Predators' coaching staff, including Andrew Brunette. What he said could suggest his strategy in the coming months.
Though both MacFarland and Brunette have been involved in the NHL to some degree for over 26 years, somehow the two never connected professionally prior to now.
After a lengthy search, majority owner Bill Haslam secured his top target in MacFarland, hiring him away from the Colorado Avalanche, where he served as general manager since 2022.
MacFarland didn't reveal much about his short term intentions for the Predators. Frequently referencing an upcoming "deep dive" into the roster, he anticipates meeting with the team's front office and scouting staff in the coming weeks before the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
MacFarland also talked about meeting the Predators' coaching staff, including Andrew Brunette. What he said could suggest his strategy in the coming months.
Though both MacFarland and Brunette have been involved in the NHL to some degree for over 26 years, somehow the two never connected professionally prior to now.
2 months ago
Naming Chris MacFarland president of hockey operations and general manager on June 2 begins a new era for the Nashville Predators.
After a lengthy search, majority owner Bill Haslam secured his top target in MacFarland, hiring him away from the Colorado Avalanche, where he served as general manager since 2022.
MacFarland didn't reveal much about his short term intentions for the Predators. Frequently referencing an upcoming "deep dive" into the roster, he anticipates meeting with the team's front office and scouting staff in the coming weeks before the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
MacFarland also talked about meeting the Predators' coaching staff, including Andrew Brunette. What he said could suggest his strategy in the coming months.
Though both MacFarland and Brunette have been involved in the NHL to some degree for over 26 years, somehow the two never connected professionally prior to now.
After a lengthy search, majority owner Bill Haslam secured his top target in MacFarland, hiring him away from the Colorado Avalanche, where he served as general manager since 2022.
MacFarland didn't reveal much about his short term intentions for the Predators. Frequently referencing an upcoming "deep dive" into the roster, he anticipates meeting with the team's front office and scouting staff in the coming weeks before the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
MacFarland also talked about meeting the Predators' coaching staff, including Andrew Brunette. What he said could suggest his strategy in the coming months.
Though both MacFarland and Brunette have been involved in the NHL to some degree for over 26 years, somehow the two never connected professionally prior to now.
1 yr. ago
Watch: Stadium Showdown: Episode 10: Haslam Sports Group says they’re willing to move forward without the county
