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 ]

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Nov 21, 2023 · "David Poile Night" is being held in honor of the former Nashville Predators GM. In retirement, he's no longer tethered to hockey, but he misses it.

Jun 25, 2024 · Nashville Predators legends David Poile and Shea Weber are officially Hall of Famers.