In addition, the Predators announced Friday the team hired Dan Muse as an assistant coach.
McCarthy joined the Predators prior to the 2014-15 season and alongside Laviolette helped Nashville make its first run to the Stanley Cup Final in franchise history in 2017 before losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins last month.
In addition his time with the Predators, McCarthy has served as an assistant coach under Laviolette with Philadelphia and Carolina, winning a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006 and reaching the Stanley Cup Final with the Flyers in 2010.
"I'm extremely grateful and thankful for the opportunity to serve as associate head coach," McCarthy said in a statement. "I'm looking forward to working with the team and our coaching staff as we continue to pursue the ultimate goal of the Stanley Cup."
The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native spent a total of 16 seasons in the Hartford Whalers/Carolina organization from 1992-2009.
"Kevin is one of the most experienced coaches in the National Hockey League, and given his wealth of knowledge and insight, is was only fitting to elevate him to the title of associate head coach," Laviolette said. "I have the utmost confidence in Kevin's ability to positively contribute to any and all situations, and am fortunate to work with him on a day-to-day basis."
Muse, 35, joins the Predators organization just two months after winning the Clark Cup as head coach of the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League, a position he held for the past two seasons. Prior to his arrival in Chicago, Muse served as an assistant coach at Yale from 2009 to 2013 before being promoted to the title of associate head coach at the university from 2013 to 2015.
Muse saw plenty of success at Yale, including winning an NCAA national championship with the Bulldogs in 2013.
"Dan is an up-and-coming coach that has proven to be a winner at multiple levels," Predators general manager David Poile said. "He has a successful track record working with young players and we welcome his fresh perspective in the 2017-18 season and beyond."
Muse also served as video coordinator for the United States National Junior Team in 2013 and 2014, winning a Gold Medal at the 2013 World Junior Championship. He has also been behind the bench as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart University, Williams College and Milton Academy.
"Dan comes to us as a successful young coach that brings great energy and passion to the game," Laviolette said. "He has worked his way up through the coaching ranks, first winning an NCAA title at Yale in 2013, and then taking a Chicago team that had missed the playoffs eight straight seasons and turned them into the Clark Cup champions in just two seasons. We are excited to welcome him to the organization and look forward to his contributions to the coaching staff."
Muse called Nashville the "hottest hockey city out there."
"To get an opportunity to work in an organization like this, I couldn't be more excited," Muse said. "To see the success that the Predators have had, to see the excitement level in Nashville right now -- I think this is the hottest hockey city out there. I'm truly blessed to join this coaching staff and help the Predators work toward achieving their ultimate goal."
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