“Sad to See Him Go”: NHL Community Left Heartbroken After 73-Year-Old Hockey Legend Gives Massive Update

As the ongoing Stanley Cup is reaching its end, NHL fans have already begun to go through life with “goals” for the next season. With the ongoing trades across teams, fans have started to make predictions for what is to be expected in the next season. With all the fuss going around, there’s one piece of news that saddened the NHL community. It’s the announcement of David Poile’s retirement. Poile has been serving as General Manager for the Nashville Predators for almost 25 years. However, the time has arrived for him to say goodbye and welcome the new placeholder.

Evidently, Barry Trotz, the head coach of the team, will take up the position after Poile. The ice hockey fans feel dispirited by the change and are grateful to the 73-year-old for his contributions.

Fans send their best wishes for a tenure well served by Poile

Recently, the Nashville Predators added a post on their Facebook page with the saddening news. They captioned the post with, “David Poile, the only general manager in the history of the Nashville Predators, announced today he is going to retire. Barry Trotz, the franchise’s first-ever and winningest head coach, takes the reins as general manager on July 1, 2023.” Evidently, June 30, 2023, will be the last day for Poile to work in his role as president of hockey operations.

Significantly, Poile was with the Predators since its inception. He led 15 postseason appearances in the club’s 25 years of existence, including the past eight seasons in a row, the second-longest active streak in the NHL. They were making history together until Poile decided to hand over the torch to Trotz.

With Trotz at the helm, fans are now optimistic that he will hold on to the legacy Poile has created. Being with the team through thick and thin for more than two decades was not an easy job. While announcing this news, Poile said, “This is a decision that is best for me personally and best for the Nashville Predators”. He went on, “For the Predators, I believe it is time for a new voice and a new direction. I am proud of the foundation we have put in place in our hockey operations, investing in and improving every area of the department. This is the right time for someone else to move our franchise forward.”

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NHL fans were emotional and penned some accolades for Poile.

“I’m sad to see him go. There are some who say he stayed longer than he should have, and that might be true. However, regardless…”

“Thank you Mr. Polie for being a class act and running a franchise with high ethics and at a higher standards. Fans will have their opinions and that is okay but there are just as many who supported you than not. Best wishes in retirement!”

“Thank you for all your years of service, GM Poile. Welcome home, Trotz! “

“Thank you, Mr. Poile, for all you’ve done to build a hockey team & culture in Nashville. May you enjoy your retirement to the fullest.”

Though he will no longer be the GM of the team, Poile will remain associated with the organization as an advisor to the team management. While he will be overseeing the happenings of the team, it will exciting for the Predators’s fans to watch a new course of leadership unfold in front of their eyes.

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