Blake's Impressive Resume

Rob Blake, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer, joins the Nashville Predators as executive vice president of hockey operations. blake's impressive resume includes serving as assistant general manager for the Los Angeles Kings during their 2014 Stanley Cup victory and later as general manager and vice president of hockey operations.

Blake's Impact on the Kings

Under Blake's leadership , the Kings remained a consistent playoff presence, reaching the postseason in each of the last five seasons, despite not winning a title since 2014. notable moves include acquiring Kevin Fiala via trade in 2017 and drafting Quinton Byfield in 2020.

Blake and MacFarland: A Powerful Duo

Blake will work alongside newly appointed general manager and president of hockey operations Chris MacFarland. Together, they will focus on team and staff development, strategic planning, free agency moves, draft strategy, and player recruitment.

Blake's Enthusiasm for the Predators

Blake expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with MacFarland, whom he considers one of the best general managers in the game today.. He also praised the Predators' rich history and bright future.

Looking Ahead: A Busy Off-season

With the NHL Draft and free agency approaching,having the front office in place early sets the stage for MacFarland and Blake to aggressively construct the best possible roster.. the off-seasoon promises to be a busy one for Nashville as the team looks to build on its recent improvements and challenge for a championship.