General manager Barry Trotz talked to the Tennessean about his "rebuild" comments on the Nashville Predators, who are off to a disappointing 4-7-1 start.

The Preds have gone 4-7-1 to start the season and yesterday Trotz called out his team for their poor play. In fact, he outright threatened his players with a rebuild if they can't turn things around in quick order. "If we don't get it going, then I'm going to start our rebuild plan," Trotz said on 102.5 The Game on Tuesday afternoon.

Predators general manager Barry Trotz addressed a potential rebuild as his team continues its shockingly slow start.

Even after a summer of expensive acquisitions, the Nashville Predators have started 4-7-1. GM Barry Trotz has already mentioned a "rebuild plan."

The Nashville Predators had very high expectations to win the Stanley Cup within the next few seasons because of such a great free agency and off-season. With this poor start and not much signs of life or turning it around,