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{{short description|Canadian ice hockey executive}}
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'''David Poile''' (born February 14, 1950) is the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]'s [[Nashville Predators]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Predators Team - David Poile - Nashville Predators - Team|url=http://predators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=36994|publisher=Predators.nhl.com}}</ref> He is the son of the former NHL hockey player, coach and executive [[Bud Poile]].
'''David Poile''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|ɔɪ|.|ə|l}} {{respell|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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nashville Predators Team - David Poile, General Manager |url=https://predators.ice.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=36994 |website=predators.nhl.com |access-date=February 27, 2023}}</ref> He is the son of the former NHL player, coach and executive [[Bud Poile]]. Poile is set to be inducted into the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] in 2024 as a builder.


==Career==
Poile was a successful hockey player at [[Northeastern University (Boston, Massachusetts)|Northeastern University]] in [[Boston, Massachusetts]], still holding the record for most career hat tricks with 11. While at Northeastern Poile was a member of [[Phi Sigma Kappa]] fraternity. Poile began his career in the NHL as an Administrative Assistant with the then expansion [[Atlanta Flames]] in 1972. Five years after joining the Flames organization he was named as the assistant general manager.
Poile was a successful hockey player at [[Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey|Northeastern University]], still holding the record for most career hat tricks with 11. While at Northeastern Poile was a member of [[Phi Sigma Kappa]] fraternity. Poile began his career in the NHL as an administrative assistant with the then-expansion [[Atlanta Flames]] in 1972. Five years after joining the Flames organization he was named as the assistant general manager.


Poile left the Flames to become the vice president and general manager of the [[Washington Capitals]]. He served in that capacity for fifteen years. During his time in Washington he was quite successful and the Capitals amassed a 594-454-124 record under his control.
Poile left the Flames to become the vice president and general manager of the [[Washington Capitals]]. He served in that capacity for 15 years. During his time in Washington, the Capitals amassed a 594–454–124 record under his management.


After working in Washington, Poile took the position with the then-expansion [[Nashville Predators]] in 1997. He has proven to make many shrewd moves and has created a competitive team with a limited budget, and has been the team's only general manager in the franchise's history to date.
After working in Washington, Poile took the position with the then-expansion [[Nashville Predators]] in 1997.


Poile served as general manager of the 1998 and 1999 [[United States men's national ice hockey team|U.S. National Team]] for the [[International Ice Hockey Federation]] [[Ice Hockey World Championships|World Championships]]. Poile also served as the general manager for the men's hockey team at the 2014 Olympics, though he was unable to attend the games in Sochi due to a hit in the face with an errant puck during a Nashville Predators morning skate just days prior to his planned departure.<ref>{{cite web|last=Leahy|first=Sean|title=U.S. GM David Poile to miss Olympics after getting hit in face with puck|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/u-gm-david-poile-miss-olympics-getting-hit-191611071--nhl.html|publisher=Yahoo News|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref> He has since not been able to see out of his right eye.
Poile served as general manager of the 1998 and 1999 [[United States men's national ice hockey team|U.S. National Team]] for the [[International Ice Hockey Federation]] [[Ice Hockey World Championships|World Championships]]. Poile also served as the general manager for the men's hockey team at the 2014 Olympics, though he was unable to attend the games in Sochi due to a hit in the face with an errant puck during a Nashville Predators morning skate just days prior to his planned departure.<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. GM David Poile to miss Olympics after getting hit in face with puck |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/u-gm-david-poile-miss-olympics-getting-hit-191611071--nhl.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=February 12, 2014 |date=February 10, 2014}}</ref> He has since not been able to see out of his right eye.


He was awarded the [[Lester Patrick Trophy]] in 2001, making him and his father [[Bud Poile|Norman 'Bud' Poile]] one of six father-son combinations to win the award. In 2017, he won the NHL's General Manager of the Year award after the Predators reached the [[Stanley Cup Finals]] for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bratten|first=Brooks|title=David Poile named 2017 NHL General Manager of the Year|url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/david-poile-named-2017-nhl-general-manager-of-the-year/c-290047730|publisher=NHL.com|access-date=2017-06-22}}</ref>
He was awarded the [[Lester Patrick Trophy]] in 2001, making him and his father [[Bud Poile|Norman 'Bud' Poile]] one of six father-son combinations to win the award. In 2017, he won the NHL's General Manager of the Year award after the Predators reached the [[Stanley Cup Finals]] for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=David Poile Named 2017 NHL General Manager of the Year |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/david-poile-named-2017-nhl-general-manager-of-the-year/c-290047730 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 27, 2023 |date=June 22, 2017}}</ref>


On March 1, 2018, David Poile became the most successful general manager in NHL history, as the [[Nashville Predators]] defeated the [[Edmonton Oilers]] 4-2, giving him his 1,320th win as a general manager, surpassing [[Glen Sather]] who had won 1,319 games.<ref>{{cite web|title=Predators’ David Poile becomes NHL’s all-time winningest GM|url=https://www.foxsports.com/tennessee/story/nashville-predators-david-poile-nhl-record-030118|publisher=foxsports.com|access-date=2018-03-01}}</ref>
On March 1, 2018, Poile became the winningest general manager in NHL history as the Predators defeated the [[Edmonton Oilers]] 4–2, giving him his 1,320th win as a general manager, and surpassing the record previously held by [[Glen Sather]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Predators' David Poile becomes NHL's all-time winningest GM |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/predators-david-poile-becomes-nhls-all-time-winningest-gm |website=FOX Sports |access-date=March 1, 2018 |date=March 1, 2018}}</ref> On February 26, 2023, Poile announced that he would retire as general manager on June 30, 2023, remaining with the Predators as an advisor.<ref>{{cite web |title=David Poile Announces Retirement as Predators President of Hockey Ops/GM |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/david-poile-announces-retirement-as-predators-president-of-hockey-opsgm/c-341542550 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 26, 2023 |date=February 26, 2023}}</ref> Poile amassed a 939-718-60-178 record with the Predators.


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Ice hockey stats}}
*[http://predators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=36994 Profile at Predators Official Website]
* [http://predators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=36994 Profile at Predators official website]
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 25 June 2024

David Poile
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2024 (Builder)
Poile in 2011
Born (1950-02-14) February 14, 1950 (age 74)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Left
Played for Rochester Americans
Playing career 1968–1971

David Poile (/ˈpɔɪ.əl/ 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] He is the son of the former NHL player, coach and executive Bud Poile. Poile is set to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024 as a builder.

Career

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Poile was a successful hockey player at Northeastern University, still holding the record for most career hat tricks with 11. While at Northeastern Poile was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Poile began his career in the NHL as an administrative assistant with the then-expansion Atlanta Flames in 1972. Five years after joining the Flames organization he was named as the assistant general manager.

Poile left the Flames to become the vice president and general manager of the Washington Capitals. He served in that capacity for 15 years. During his time in Washington, the Capitals amassed a 594–454–124 record under his management.

After working in Washington, Poile took the position with the then-expansion Nashville Predators in 1997.

Poile served as general manager of the 1998 and 1999 U.S. National Team for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships. Poile also served as the general manager for the men's hockey team at the 2014 Olympics, though he was unable to attend the games in Sochi due to a hit in the face with an errant puck during a Nashville Predators morning skate just days prior to his planned departure.[2] He has since not been able to see out of his right eye.

He was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy in 2001, making him and his father Norman 'Bud' Poile one of six father-son combinations to win the award. In 2017, he won the NHL's General Manager of the Year award after the Predators reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history.[3]

On March 1, 2018, Poile became the winningest general manager in NHL history as the Predators defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–2, giving him his 1,320th win as a general manager, and surpassing the record previously held by Glen Sather.[4] On February 26, 2023, Poile announced that he would retire as general manager on June 30, 2023, remaining with the Predators as an advisor.[5] Poile amassed a 939-718-60-178 record with the Predators.

Awards and honors

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Award Year Ref
All-ECAC Hockey Second Team 1969–70 [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Nashville Predators Team - David Poile, General Manager". predators.nhl.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "U.S. GM David Poile to miss Olympics after getting hit in face with puck". sports.yahoo.com. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  3. ^ Bratten, Brooks (June 22, 2017). "David Poile Named 2017 NHL General Manager of the Year". NHL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Predators' David Poile becomes NHL's all-time winningest GM". FOX Sports. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "David Poile Announces Retirement as Predators President of Hockey Ops/GM". NHL.com. February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by General manager of the Washington Capitals
1982–1997 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Position created
 General manager of the Nashville Predators
1998–2023 		Succeeded by
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