Nashville Predators Hire Andrew Brunette as Head Coach; Fire John Hynes
- Andrew Brunette named the new head coach of the Nashville Predators.
- John Hynes fired as head coach after missing playoffs for the first time in six years.
- Incoming general manager Barry Trotz announced the hiring of Brunette and firing of Hynes.
- Brunette previously served as associate coach for New Jersey Devils and interim head coach for Florida Panthers.
- Brunette becomes the fourth head coach in Predators franchise history.
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