“Every player is wired differently. Some players you know exactly where they're headed, where they're going and what they're thinking. There are other guys wired differently. It allowed me to understand the personality of Alexander Ovechkin.”

Canadian ice hockey executive, former player and coach

Barry Trotz is a Canadian ice hockey executive, former player and coach. He is an advisor for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League, and previously served as the team’s general manager. He was head coach of the Predators, Washington Capitals, and New York Islanders. Trotz is known for a defense-first coaching style, and he ranks fourth all-time in NHL coaching wins. Fans and players often call him “Trotzy.”