David Poile - Wikipedia
David Poile (/ ˈ p ɔɪ. ə l / POY-əl, born February 14, 1950) is a Canadian-American retired ice hockey executive and former player. He was the president of hockey operations and general manager for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1997 to 2023. [ 1 ]
David Poile - U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Following the 2017-18 season, David Poile became the longest-tenured general manager in NHL history, having served 36 consecutive seasons as a GM, including 21 with Nashville Predators and 15 with Washington Capitals.
A Look Back: David Poile Reflects on 25 Years of Cherished …
On Wednesday, Nov. 22 the Nashville Predators will proudly welcome retired General Manager David Poile back to Smashville to celebrate his storied 51-year career in the National Hockey...
Northeastern Legend David Poile Enters Hockey Hall of Fame
Nov 7, 2024 · More than a half-century after his arrival at Northeastern University, David Poile is entering the Hockey Hall of Fame as the winningest and longest-tenured general manager in the history of the National Hockey League.
HHOF - 2024 Induction Celebration: David Poile - Hockey Hall of …
The Sporting News named David Poile its Executive of the Year in 1982-83 and 1983-84. Released by Washington, Poile was quickly hired as General Manager of the Nashville Predators in 1997-98 and remained with the franchise for 24 years until he retired in June 2023.
Poile excelled in 'his dream job,' will enter Hall of Fame as ...
Nov 4, 2024 · Poile was 32 years old and the youngest GM in the NHL when he was hired Aug. 30, 1982, to turn around the Capitals, who did not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in...
How David Poile went into Predators retirement with a fitting …
Jul 2, 2023 · Forty-seven minutes after taking one of his final phone calls as GM of the Nashville Predators, David Poile disappeared through those same glass doors again, his future on hold until his final...
Predators induct David Poile, Pekka Rinne, Shea Weber into …
2 days ago · David Poile: general manager (1997 to 2023) Poile, a Toronto native, was the Predators' first general manager and eventually became the winningest GM in NHL history.
12 David Poile moments from Nashville Predators GM run we …
Feb 26, 2023 · David Poile’s 26-year run as the Nashville Predators ’ lone general manager is ending. Poile announced Sunday that he is retiring, effective July 1. Barry Trotz, the former long-time Predators...
Poile makes last trade as Predators GM before retirement
Jun 29, 2023 · New Jersey traded the 218th pick to Nashville, meaning Poile's last trade as an NHL general manager was made with the Devils' GM who was also the first player to sign with Poile and the...