David Poile is the only President the Nashville Predators ever had. So, it’s quite suitable for the team to get Barry Trotz as the replacement, as he is the first-ever head coach appointed by Poile. Just this Sunday, he decided to step down as the General Manager of the team after serving for 26 years. Indeed, the 73-year-old president of the NHL team is handing the helm over to Trotz. Although he will remain associated with the organization as an advisor to the team management.
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On the other hand, the news of Trotz’s comeback thrilled the upset fans. Though he didn’t have any previous experience as a GM, Trotz worked as a consultant to Poile this season. Let’s scroll down to know how fans feel about the change.
The NHL community reacted to the substitution
As per NHL.com, June 30 will be the last day of Poile’s tenure and Trotz will start as a GM on July 1. They both know each other for more than 40 years. In fact, in 1982, when Trotz served as a scout for the Washington Capitals, Poile was the team’s general manager. Barry was the head coach for the Capitals for four seasons and led the team as Stanley Cup winners in 2018.
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While talking about his new position, Trotz expressed, “My heart has been in Nashville since that first season in 1998-99…I believe I am prepared to succeed as an NHL general manager, and I have David to thank for that. I will work hard as a member of David’s team for the next four months, and when I become GM on July 1, I pledge to do everything I can in leading our franchise to its first-ever Stanley Cup.”
The TSN posted the news on their Facebook with a picture of the two and a caption, “David Poile has announced his retirement after 26 years of being @predsnhl GM, with Barry Trotz expected to take over.” The hockey fans wasted no time asserting their feelings through comments and wrote –
“Trotz is a great coach. That doesn’t mean he will be a great talent evaluator.”
“In good hands with trots.probably his dream job !!”
“two great hockey minds, Trotz is a class act and will make a great GM”
“Trotz is going to do a great job.”
Evidently, the fans invested great faith in the soon-to-be president. One fan expressed his wonder, saying, “Hard to believe the Predators have been in the league for 26 years now!! Time flies.” Besides this comment, another wrote, “The fact that they’ve been around for 26 years is what amazes me. It doesn’t feel that long to me. Time freakin flies”. Indeed, they are going to make history together in new roles, keeping the legacy intact.
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We all know Trotz to be the best head coach of all time for the Predators, but will he be the perfect successor of Poile? What do you think?
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