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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Andrew Brunette 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.

Predators sign depth goaltender to two-way extension

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The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / April 5

Predators coach Andrew Brunette (personal) away from team

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is away from the team while addressing personal matters. Assistant coach Todd Richards led the team's on-ice activities during Saturday's practice.

Andrew Brunette 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

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).

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 26

Four NHL head coaches who could be on the hot seat

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.

Major Red Wings HC decision shouldn't be a shocker

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Predators GM clarifies 'rebuild' comments, Brunette's status

Predators GM clarifies 'rebuild' comments, Andrew Brunette's status amid poor start

The team sits at the bottom of the Central Division with a 4-7-1 record.

Predators GM Barry Trotz: 'If we don't get it going, then I'm going to start our rebuild plan'

Winning the offseason hasn't paid off for the Predators

20 NHL players from the 2000s you probably forgot about

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Who will be the first NHL coach fired this season?

The NHL season is young, but unrest has quickly set in among a handful of teams falling short of expectations.

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

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 / Ice Insider / October 21

Monday Message Predators Edition: Starting the season 0-5, Game Recaps, Headlines

A comprehensive weekly guide to the Nashville Predators: BOSTON--If you asked anyone who closely followed the Nashville Predators following the free agent moves made, very few would think of the team starting the season 0-5, for the first time in franchise history.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / May 10

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

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.