Outgoing Predators GM David Poile on his ‘Smashville’ legacy

It is hard to imagine the Nashville Predators without general manager David Poile.

That is because there hasn’t been a Predators without Poile in franchise history. Twenty five years ago, Poile helped launch the team and has been at the helm ever since. He is the winningest general manager in NHL, and he has been instrumental and transforming Nashville into “Smashville.”

In February, he announced his retirement. He joins us to talk about his rich NHL legacy and his hopes for the Predators going forward.

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Guest: 

• David Poile, outgoing general manager of the Nashville Predators

This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton.