As Barry Trotz's retirement approaches, the Nashville Predators' search for a new general manager is intensifying. Now, a new rumor has surfaced – their victim is being linked to the Carolina Hurricanes.
During Eliot Friedman'ssaturday headlines'Segment in the second intermission of'hockey night in canada', Sportsnet's insider shared the latest rumors from the Predators' pursuit, including a report that Nashville requested to speak to Hurricanes GM, Eric Tulsky.
"Hurricane didn't talk about it when I asked about it today," Friedman said. "But I understand — it's kind of a weird timing, because Keith Pelley mentioned Eric Tulsky's name the other day — but during their search, Nashville asked permission to talk to Carolina's GM, and he was again denied. The Hurricanes will not discuss it."
Tulsky's first job with an NHL team – a consultant role – was with the Predators during the 2012 offseason. Considering his past relationships and the Hurricanes' recent front-office success, it would make sense for the Predators to talk to him. But it says even more about his role in Carolina that his request was not even considered.
Darren Yorke reportedly interviewed by Nashville
Tulsky wasn't the only guy from Carolina to draw interest from the Tennessee team. Friedman continued discussing the rumors, including what he has heard about the candidates and personal interviews, listing Brett Peterson (Florida Panthers assistant GM), Scott White (Dallas Stars assistant GM), Bill Scott (Edmonton Oilers assistant GM), and Darren York (Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM).
"As far as I can tell, this has not been reported before," he said. "Darren Yorke from the Carolina Hurricanes. He's the GM of the Chicago Wolves; he's been there for 17 years. I think he had a personal journey. We'll see where Nashville goes from here."
Friedman further noted that the Hurricanes also refused to speak to him regarding the rumors regarding York.
