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The Nashville Predators plan to proceed with head coach Andrew Brunette behind the bench, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday. Trotz's words came on the heels of the Predators following up a busy offseason of signings with a dismal performance in 2024-25.

Andrew Brunette News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Predators retaining HC Andrew Brunette

Don’t add the Predators to the list of teams making a coaching change this offseason. General manager Barry Trotz told reporters today, including Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean, that head coach Andrew Brunette will be back behind the bench for a third season in 2025-26.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Andrew Brunette to return as Nashville Predators coach for 2025-26

The Nashville Predators will bring back Andrew Brunette as head coach to start the 2025-26 NHL season, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday. “Andrew (Brunette) is going to be our coach,” Trotz told reporters at Bridgestone Arena.

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Andrew Brunette News / House of Hockey / April 18

Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Comments on His Future After Humiliating Season

After finishing as one of the worst teams in the NHL, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette commented on his future. The Nashville Predators were one of the most disappointing clubs in the NHL this year, finishing near the bottom of the Western Conference despite being viewed as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 10

Predators coach Andrew Brunette back after 2-game absence

Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette rejoined the team Thursday after missing two games for a personal matter. Brunette, 51, issued a statement saying he will be back behind the bench for Thursday night's game against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.

Nashville Predators News / House of Hockey / April 10

Andrew Brunette Breaks the Silence After Stepping Away From the Predators

Andrew Brunette has recently been away from the struggling Predators, and now he's explained his absence from the team via an official statement. The Nashville Predators were arguably the NHL's biggest disappointment this year, and after being major buyers in the off-season, they're left with a frustrated, disappointed core of veterans.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Predators HC away from team for family matters

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette missed the team’s Saturday practice due to family matters, and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, per Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean.

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Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Why Predators should fire Andrew Brunette after disastrous 2024-25 season

There’s no denying that the Nashville Predators are one of the biggest disappointments in the National Hockey League for the 2024-25 NHL season. They were

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Predators coach Andrew Brunette calls out veteran players, wants ‘a little more professionalism’ down final stretch

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette isn’t too happy with some of his team’s veteran players. Speaking to reporters following Thursday’s 4-1

Nashville Predators News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Predators Coach Blasts 'Unacceptable' Team Amid Four-Game Skid

There is no NHL team that has been a bigger disappointment in 2024-25 than the Nashville Predators. With 14 games remaining, the Predators, who were highly

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Predators coach rips into veteran players after 4th straight loss

The 25-35-8 record for the Nashville Predators isn’t what the doctor ordered. It’s certainly not what head coach Andrew Brunette expected either. After the Predators signed Jonathan Marchessault in free agency, the team has been a clear disappointment.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 8

Sidney Crosby remains out for Penguins

Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were all at practice yesterday. Mike Harrington: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said signs are pointing to all three being in the lineup today.

Nashville Predators News / Athlon Sports / January 20

NHL Analysts Reveal Predators Coach Andrew Brunette's Job is in Jeopardy

There isn't a question about it: the Nashville Predators are one of the biggest disappointments of the 2024-25 NHL season. With 37 games remaining, the Predators are currently the third-worst team in the Western Conference with a 16-22-7 record (39 points).

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The NHL already had its fourth coaching change of the 2024-25 season on Thursday when the Detroit Red Wings fired Derek LaLonde and replaced him with Todd McLellan.

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Nashville Predators News / Blade of Steel / December 10

Nashville Predators Coach Andrew Brunette Bashes His Own Team With Strong Message

The Nashville Predators have been the NHL's biggest letdown thus far in 2024/25, and now Andrew Brunette is letting his team know about it as he makes a major statement to his team after their all around poor start.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 10

Predators coach drops ‘snakebitten’ truth bomb amid awful season

The Nashville Predators have been the National Hockey League’s worst surprise in 2024-25, currently sitting 32nd in league standings and mired in a seven-game losing skid.

Nashville Predators News / Oilers Daily / November 21

Predators Coach Takes Ridiculous Penalty Before Game Begins, With his Job Already on the Hot Seat

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is already on the hot seat for the team's terrible start, and the coach putting his team shorthanded to begin the game may be the last straw.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Should Predators’ Andrew Brunette be on the hot seat after team’s rough start?

The Nashville Predators made waves this summer by signing former Tampa Bay Lightning captain and two-time Stanley Cup champion, Steven Stamkos, as well as Brady Skjei and 2023 Conn Smythe winner, Jonathan Marchessault.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / May 10, 2024

How Andrew Brunette Helped Accelerate Predators’ Rebuild

Andrew Brunette’s first season as head coach of the Nashville Predators looks like a success by almost every measure. Instead of a throwaway rebuild year,

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4, 2024

Andrew Brunette’s heart-wrenching reaction to Predators losing in Round 1 — ‘Hockey’s cruel’

The Nashville Predators had an excellent opportunity to send their Western Conference first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks back north to Canada for Game 7 — but instead, the team was unable to score a single goal in a back-breaking 1-0 loss in front of the home crowd on Friday night.