BREAKING: Barry Trotz Returns to The NHL and Takes the Spot of an NHL General Manager
Due to his 36 years of collective coaching experience in the MJHL, AHL, and NHL, Barry Trotz is one of the most well-liked coaches across the entire NHL. Trotz has demonstrated his abilities as a coach to prove success.
Now it appears he will turn his coaching skills... into being an NHL general manager?
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.
Barry Trotz is believed to be Poile's successor. Starting work immediatelyalthough not officially the GM until June 30
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.
Barry Trotz is believed to be Poile's successor. Starting work immediatelyalthough not officially the GM until June 30
Although some Nashville Predators supporters may feel upset over Poile's departure, Trotz's hiring as general manager for the first time in his career should have a positive influence.
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26 FEVRIER | 78 ANSWERS BREAKING: Barry Trotz Returns to The NHL and Takes the Spot of an NHL General Manager Will Barry Trotz make a good GM? | ||
| Yes | 57 | 73.1 % |
| No | 21 | 26.9 % |
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