The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1997 as an NHL expansion team, they began playing in the 1998–99 season. The team competes in the NHL's Western Conference as part of the Central Division, with Bridgestone Arena as their home rink since its establishment. The team made their first playoff appearance in the 2003–04 season and reached their first Stanley Cup Final in 2017, although they fell short against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In 2018, the Predators captured their first Presidents' Trophy and Central Division title. Their minor league affiliates are the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL), while Bally Sports South and WPRT-FM serve as their broadcast partners.
Nashville Predators coach 2023-2024
Andrew Brunette, born on August 24, 1973, is serving as a head coach of the Nashville Predators. He is a former NHL player. Throughout his extensive career as a player, he appeared in over 1,100 NHL games with teams like the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, and Chicago Blackhawks. Brunette maintained an impressive streak, playing in 509 consecutive games from 2002 to 2009, despite an ACL tear that he played through in the 2008–09 season.
Brunette’s coaching career began after his retirement in 2013. He initially started as a hockey operations advisor for the Minnesota Wild. He progressed through roles as an assistant and interim head coach, including a memorable interim head coaching stint with the Florida Panthers. His multiple roles led him to Nashville, where he has led the team since May 31, 2023.
Andrew Brunette's physical attributes
Andrew Brunette began his coaching career as an assistant with the Minnesota Wild (2014–2019) before joining the Florida Panthers in 2019. In October 2021, he became the Panthers' interim head coach but left after the 2022 season to become an assistant with the New Jersey Devils. In May 2023, he was named head coach of the Nashville Predators. Below is the table of his physical attributes and position:
| Attribute | Value |
| Age | 51 years |
| Date of Birth | August 24, 1973 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb) |
| Position | Left wing |
| Shot | Left |
Nashville Predators coaches year by year
The Nashville Predators have had five head coaches since joining the NHL in 1998. Barry Trotz, the team’s first coach, served from their debut season through 2014. After Trotz, Peter Laviolette coached from 2014 to 2020, leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017. John Hynes then held the position from 2020 to 2023. Andrew Brunette took over in 2024 after a brief stint with the Florida Panthers and the New Jersey Devils.
| # | Coach | Years | Team | Record (Reg) | Record (Pst) |
| 1 | Andrew Brunette | 2024-2025 | Nashville Predators | 52-39-7 | 2-4-2000 |
| 2 | John Hynes | 2021-2023 | Nashville Predators | 118-84-17 | 2-8-2000 |
| 3 | Peter Laviolette | 2015-2018 | Nashville Predators | 182-99-47 | 9-11-2000 |
| 4 | Barry Trotz | 2006-2014 | Nashville Predators | 374-251-79 | 17-27-0 |
| 5 | Barry Trotz | 1999-2004 | Nashville Predators | 183-228-60-21 | 2-4-0-0 |
Nashville Predators managers 2024
Below is the table of the Nashville Predators’ management team as per NHL.com:
| Name | Position |
| Barry Trotz | General Manager |
| David Poile | Senior Advisor |
| Jeff Kealty | Assistant GM & Director of Scouting |
| Brian Poile | Assistant GM & Director of Hockey Operations |
| Scott Nichol | Assistant GM, Milwaukee Admirals GM & Director of Player Development |
| Brandon Walker | Director of Team Services & Player Relations |
| Matt Hamann | Director of Hockey Analytics |
| Dalton Linkus | Data Scientist |
| Jeff Zavatsky | Director of Hockey Administration |
| Alexis Bazydola | Hockey Operations Coordinator |
| Jon Sherman | Hockey Operations Coordinator & Analyst |
Nashville Predators Staff 2024
Below is the table of Nashville Predators 2024 as per NHL official site:
| Name | Position |
| David Good | Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Jason Nordby | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach and Biometrics Coordinator |
| Mari-Etta Parrish | Team Nutritionist |
| Kevin Morley | Head Athletic Trainer |
| DJ Amadio | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Jeff Biddle | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Doug Agnew | Assistant Athletic Trainer & Massage Therapist |
| Vickie Woosley | Sport Psychologist |
| Pete Rogers | Equipment Manager |
| Brad Peterson | Assistant Equipment Manager |
| Mike Bingham | Equipment Coordinator |
| Craig ‘Partner’ Baugh | Locker Room Attendant |
FAQs on Nashville Predators manager
A. The CEO of the Nashville Predators is Sean Henry.
A. The Nashville Predators are owned by Predators Holdings LLC
A. The Nashville Predators is based in Nashville, Tennessee, playing their home games at Bridgestone Arena
A. The Nashville Predators has an affiliate team named Milwaukee Admirals in AHL.
