Chris MacFarland

Chris MacFarland of the Colorado Avalanche hoists the Stanley Cup following the series-winning victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 26, 2022, in Tampa.

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Chris MacFarland turned to his old team to make his first trade as the Predators’ new general manager.

The Preds on Tuesday acquired six-year NHL veteran Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche — along with goaltending prospect Isak Posch — in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and goalie prospect Magnus Chrona.