David Poile

Sports Executive

Birthday February 14, 1950

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Canada

Age 74 years old

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About

NHL general manager best known for his time with the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators. He received the Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to the sport of hockey in 2001.

Before Fame

He was a star hockey player at Northeastern University, setting a school record for most career hat tricks.

Trivia

Though he was the general manager for the Olympic men's hockey team in 2014, he was unable to attend the start of the games after being hit in the face with a puck a few days prior.

Family Life

His father is former NHL player, coach and general manager Bud Poile.

Associated With

He became the general manager for the Predators in 1998, the same year goalie Tomas Vokoun came to the team.