Barry Trotz – Canadian ice hockey player

Barry Trotz is a Canadian ice hockey executive, former player and coach. He was born on 15 July in 1962. Currently he is the general manager for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. Before that he has worked as an advisor to general manager David Poile.

He is the former head coach of the Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. Barry Trotz is famous for his defensive minded coaching style. Currently he is on the rank third all time in NHL coaching wins. In this list he is on third number, he is behind only two coaches who are Scotty Bowman and Joel Quenneville. The name ‘Trotzy’ is given to him by his friends and players.

If we talk about his earlier life than he said as the coach of American Hockey League’s Baltimore Skipjacks and Portland Pirates. In 1994 with them he won an AHL Championship.

Also, in 1994 he was the winner of Louis A.R. Piery Memorial Award. He was honoured with this award for his outstanding coaching in the AHL as he received maximum vote by AHL broadcasters and writers. 

Barry Trotz Net Worth

It is estimated that his net worth is around $15 million. He earns money from his successful career as a hockey coach including his time as the head coach of the Washington capitals and New York islanders. Also, he is earning money as the head coach of the Nashville Predators.

He lives a luxurious lifestyle as he earns good money.

Barry Trotz Stats

Barry is a famous Canadian ice hockey executive, former player and coach, he has a long and a very successful career. Currently he is the general manager for the Nashville Predators. Here are some of his coaching stats-

1. Barry has worked as a coach in 1196 regular season games. Which led him to the 14th on the all-time coaching list.

2. He has 850 career wins as NHL head coach and that is why he is heard all time winning guest coach in the history of NHL.

3. Barry led the Nashville Predators to four consecutive playoff appearances from 2003 to 2008. Also, he reached at the playoff again in 2009 and 10.

4. In 2018 he won his first Stanley Cup as the head coach with the Washington Capitals. It can be considered a big achievement of his coaching career. 

Barry Trotz Coaching Record

If we talk about the coaching record of Berry in the NHL is, he played 1812 games as the head coach, he has 943 wins in his matches, he lost 656 matches.  

If we talk about the points, he has 1979 points. His win loss percentage is 0.564. 

Barry Trotz Salary

Currently he is the head coach of Nashville Predators. It is estimated that his annual salary is around $4 million. However it is nose reported that he turned down an offer of over $7 million per season to became the head coach of Philadelphia Flyers.

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Barry Trotz Son

Barry Trotz got married to Kim. The couple blessed with four children and their names are Shalan, Tyson, Tiana and Nolan. 

Nolan is the son of Barry Trotz, there is not much information available about Nolan as he likes to live private life. Way from this spotlight.

We only know that Barry Trotz is a devoted father. He has spoken publicly about the importance of his family for him.

His daughter Shalan involved in many charitable initiatives including working with the Predators Foundation during her father’s time as Head coach of the Nashville Predators.

Barry Trotz Family

Barry was born on 15 July in 1962 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. He started his career as a professional Hockey player, in 1984 he became the coach. He got married to Kim and the couple is blessed with four children. The names of his four children are Shalan, Tyson, Tiana and Nolan. There is no information available about his parents and their identities.

Barry Trotz Contract

Barry is a hockey coach by profession and former player. Currently he is the general manager of Nashville Predators. His current team is Nashville Predators signed as the head coach on June 30 in 2023. His contract length is 3 years from (2023 to 2026). His annual salary is around $5.5 Million. The total value of his salary is $16.5 Million.

Do not forget that there are possibilities that the information is changeable as contracts can be private and subject to change. The above information is based on the recent reports. 

Barry Trotz Teams Coached

Barry Trotz is a popular Canadian ice hockey head coach and former player. He has worked as a coach for many teams such as Baltimore Skipjacks (as assistant coach), Capital District Islanders (as assistant coach), Capital District Islanders (as Head coach), Portland Pirates (as Head coach), Nashville Predators (as Head coach), Washington Capitals (as Head coach), New York Islanders (as Head coach).

Don’t forget that above list only includes his coaching position in the AHL and NHL.

Barry Trotz News 

Barry Trotz made headlines when he became the general manager. It leads them back to the playoffs. He has been busy making trades, just like he recently made a trade of Yaroslav Askarov. 

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