Dean Evason has been appointed as the head coach for Canada's team at the upcoming World Hockey Championship, scheduled for May 9-25 in Sweden and Denmark. He will be joined by a strong staff, including Ryan Huska of the Calgary Flames, Andrew Brunette from Nashville, and Steve McCarthy of the Blue Jackets. Evason, who just completed his first season with Columbus, aims to improve on Canada's previous fourth-place finish.

The tournament will kick off with Canada facing Slovenia on May 10. With Huska's previous experience as an assistant in junior championships and Evason's solid coaching background, expectations are high for the team to contend for the title. The staff's combined NHL experience is noted as a significant asset as Canada aims to wear the Maple Leaf with pride.

Canada's national hockey team will be led by head coach Dean Evason at the upcoming World Championship, appointed by Hockey Canada. He’ll be joined by Calgary Flames’ Ryan Huska, Nashville Predators’ Andrew Brunette, and Blue Jackets’ Steve McCarthy as assistants. The tournament is set for May 9-25 in Sweden and Denmark, with Canada opening against Slovenia on May 10.

Evason, recently completing his first season as the Blue Jackets' head coach, led the team to a six-game winning streak, narrowly missing the playoffs. Huska's Flames finished strong, with a record of 41-27-14, but also fell short of postseason play. Brunette and McCarthy will be making their international coaching debuts.

The Nashville Predators ended their season with a dismal 30-44-8 record, leading to strong criticisms from players regarding coach Andrew Brunette's offensive system. Winger Jonathan Marchessault specifically pointed out that despite the addition of key players like himself and Steven Stamkos, the Predators ranked 31st in scoring and struggled offensively. Marchessault noted that while Brunette made adjustments defensively, the offensive strategy clearly needed reevaluation.

In light of their season's shortcomings, Marchessault called for the team to learn from the strategies of successful teams, emphasizing the necessity of adapting systems to better utilize their offensive talent. He shared insights from his tenure with the Vegas Golden Knights, where coach Bruce Cassidy was known for effective in-game adjustments. This season's performance has left the Predators with much to ponder as they prepare for the next one.

Andrew Brunette has returned to the Nashville Predators as head coach after a brief absence due to a personal medical emergency in Ontario. Missing two games, he expressed gratitude for the support from the team and fans while assistant Todd Richards temporarily took over coaching duties. The Predators have struggled recently, with six losses in their last seven games, and currently sit with a poor record of 28-42-8, laying third-last in the Western Conference standings.