Andrew Brunette's Future Hangs in the Balance: Can Predators' Head Coach SURVIVE the Hot Seat?

06/08/2025 31 min Episodio 1156
Andrew Brunette's Future Hangs in the Balance: Can Predators' Head Coach SURVIVE the Hot Seat?

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Is Andrew Brunette the right coach to lead the Nashville Predators to success? This episode examines the head coach's performance, strengths, and areas for improvement as he navigates his second season with the team. NHL experts Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down Brunette's coaching style, analyzing his forward-thinking approach and ability to implement a speed-focused system. They discuss the challenges he faces, including adapting to an unexpected veteran roster and establishing a clear team identity. The hosts also explore Brunette's job security and future with the Predators, offering insights into General Manager Barry Trotz's perspective. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of Andrew Brunette's coaching journey and what it means for the Nashville Predators' future on the ice. 0:00 Intro: Three questions about Andrew Brunette5:12 Brunette's strengths as an innovative coach9:36 Sponsored segment: Game Time app11:20 Areas for improvement in Brunette's coaching15:22 Communicating team identity and accountability21:50 Challenges of coaching a different roster26:51 Is Brunette really on the hot seat?30:25 Outro: Preview of upcoming episode Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonpredators/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnPredatorsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/LO_PredatorsEmma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_linganAnn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnK_MamaOnIce Join our Locked On Predators Insider Program!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpredators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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