David Poile is the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the NHL's Nashville Predators. The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional sports organization composed of ice hockey teams in the United States and Canada, where it is also known by its French name, Ligue Nationale de Hockey. ... The Nashville Predators are a National Hockey League team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Poile began his career in the NHL as an Administrative Assistant with the then expansion Atlanta Flames in 1972 shortly after graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Five years after joining the Flames organization he was named as the assistant general manager. From 1972 to 1980, the Atlanta Flames were the National Hockey League team in Atlanta. ... Northeastern University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. ... City nickname: Beantown, The Hub, Athens of America Location in the state of Massachusetts Founded September 17, 1630 County Suffolk County Mayor Thomas Menino (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 232. ...

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. The Washington Capitals are a National Hockey League team based in Washington, D.C. Founded: 1974 Formerly Known As: Arena: MCI Center Uniform colors: Blue, black, and bronze Logo design: Two logos: 1) The United States Capitol dome, crossed hockey sticks, a puck, and the words WASHINGTON CAPITALS, and 2...

After working in Washington, Poile took the position with the then expansion Nashville Predators. He has proven to make many shrewd moves and has created a relatively competitive team with a limited budget.

Poile served as general manager of the 1998 and 1999 U.S. National Team for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships. The American national mens hockey team is the national ice hockey team for the United States. ... Founded in 1908, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), is a federation of member national hockey associations governing the sport of ice hockey and in-line hockey for both men and women based in Zürich, Switzerland. ... The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation since 1930. ...

He was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy in 2001, making him and his father Bud Poile one of six father-son combinations to win the award. The Lester Patrick Trophy has been has presented by the National Hockey League since 1966 to honour a recipients contribution to hockey in the United States. ... Norman R. Bud Poile (February 10, 1924 – January 4, 2005) was a professional hockey player, coach, general manager, and league executive. ...