List of Nashville Predators general managers

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David Poile served as the Predators' general manager from the franchise's inception in 1997 until the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. David Poile.png
David Poile served as the Predators' general manager from the franchise's inception in 1997 until the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.

The Nashville Predators are an American professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They play in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] The team joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion team and have played their home games at the Bridgestone Arena since their inaugural season. David Poile had been the team's sole general manager since their inception. On February 26, 2023, it was announced Poile would retire from the position and that former head coach Barry Trotz would replace him effective July 1, 2023. [2]

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General managers

General managers of the Nashville Predators
No.NameTenureAccomplishments during this termRef(s)
1 David Poile July 9, 1997 – June 30, 2023 [3] [2]
2 Barry Trotz July 1, 2023 – present [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Rosters, Arena Information, and Aerial Maps". NHL.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "David Poile Announces Retirement as Predators President of Hockey Ops/GM". NHL.com. February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Poile Named Nashville General Manager". The New York Times . July 10, 1997. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
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