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S1: Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile

S1: Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile

FromNHL Executive Suite


S1: Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile

FromNHL Executive Suite

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey sits down with Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile, the winningest GM in NHL history. Poile’s love affair with hockey began in earnest while watching Bruins games when he attended Northeastern (2:10) and his time in the NHL began in a trailer in Atlanta (5:35). Poile shares a story about a letter that his father Bud Poile, a member of the Maple Leafs 1947 Stanley Cup winning team, sent to Leafs’ then general manager Conn Smythe from his post during the Second World War (13:30), recounts the time he traded Capitals owner Abe Pollin’s favorite player (15:23) and the thought process behind trading for P.K. Subban (19:35). He details how he guided the Predators from expansion to contention (21:14), provides insight into his favorite wines (27:40) and how he overcame an eye injury suffered in practice (32:05)
Released:
Dec 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.