"Big breaking story out of Nashville: after 26 years as the Predators' architect the most consistent presence in franchise history David Poile is retiring from President of Hockey Operations & GM position, effective June 30. Expectation is he will remain in a consulting role."
"This season, he became the first GM in league history with 3,000 games as a manager in Washington before Nashville. Incredible career, especially in building Tennessee hockey from a curiosity to an important NHL franchise."