Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes talks with his team during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
One thing that is all but a guarantee is that John Hynes will be head coach of the Nashville Predators next season. It is deserved after the end of the season push and strong effort in the playoffs, but I personally don’t believe that he is the guy to lead the team near a Stanley Cup.
Even when the Nashville Predators were playing their best hockey late in the season, my biggest criticism of him is that he still made some questionable lineup decisions, most of which I attribute to over-prioritizing players who fit his preferred style of play.