Longtime Nashville Predators head coach and general manager Barry Trotz has been named to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the organization announced Thursday. Trotz, who spent 15 seasons as the Predators' first head coach from 1998 to 2014, also served as the team's general manager for a period during his tenure.
The 62-year-old coach later led the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018 and coached the New York Islanders before stepping away from the bench. His career includes over 1,800 regular-season games coached, ranking among the NHL's all-time leaders.
The induction ceremony is scheduled for November 2026 in Toronto. Trotz joins a distinguished class of honorees recognized for their contributions to the sport.
