NHL Predators extend coaching contract for Trotz

0 Comments | AFP, April, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AFP) — Barry Trotz, who guided the Nashville Predators into the playoffs for the fourth season in a row, will remain the coach of the National Hockey League team next season.

The Predators announced Tuesday that they were extending the contract of the 45-year-old Canadian, the only coach the club has ever had. His 738 consecutive regular-season games trail only Buffalo's Lindy Ruff among NHL bench bosses.

Terms of the extension were not announced. The deal was to expire in June. Trotz has a record of 324-308 with 106 overtime losses ion Nashville.

The Predators went 41-32 with nine overtime losses to claim the last playoff spot in the Western Conference but were eliminated by the regular-season champion Detroit Red Wings in the first...

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