Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

"This is the coaching staff that we want leading the Nashville Predators when the National Hockey League returns," general manager David Poile said. "Our goal is for Barry Trotz to pick up where he left off and build upon our playoff run in 2004. This staff is prepared to handle the challenges that the 'new NHL' may present and we're confident that they will create an environment in which our team will be successful."

The 42-year-old Trotz has coached all 492 regular-season games for the Predators and led the team to its first playoff appearance during the 2003-04 season. The Predators set franchise records for wins (38), points (91) and goals (216) that season.

Also returning are: associate coach Brent Peterson; assistant coach Peter Horachek; goaltending coach Mitch Korn; video coach Robert Bouchard; and strength and conditioning coach David Good.