The Nashville Predators are maintaining confidence in coach Andrew Brunette, despite a challenging 2024-25 season that saw the team miss the playoffs after a promising 2023-24 campaign. General manager Barry Trotz endorsed Brunette, highlighting his potential as a young coach and emphasizing the need for continuity in a team still adjusting to new talent from a bustling offseason that included signings like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. After a disappointing 30-44-8 record, Trotz believes in sticking with promising coaches and players through tough times, showing faith in Brunette's ability to navigate the Predators back to success.

Brunette, who has a solid coaching record and even earned a Jack Adams Award nomination, is expected to harness the team's new talent to return Nashville to playoff contention. The Predators’ recent struggles reflect broader issues rather than a lack of talent, pointing to a need for cohesion as they look to rebuild under Brunette's guidance.