David Poile | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 2024 (Builder) | |||
![]() Poile in 2011 | |||
Born |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | February 14, 1950||
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.