Takeaways from Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's end-of-season talk, including what he wants Andrew Brunette to improve as a coach.

Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz confirmed coach Andrew Brunette will return for the 2025-26 season. "Andrew (Brunette) is going to be our coach," Trotz told reporters at Bridgestone Arena on May 5.

NASHVILLE -- Andrew Brunette will return as coach of the Nashville Predators next season, general manager Barry Trotz said Monday. Brunette is 77-74-13 in two seasons after the Predators (30-44-8) finished seventh in the Central Division.