BREAKING - Barry Trotz Returns to The NHL and Takes a General Managers Job
Barry Trotz is one of the most well-liked coaches in the whole NHL as a result of his 36 years of combined coaching experience in the MJHL, AHL, and NHL. Trotz has succeeded by showcasing his ability as a coach.
He now seems to be utilizing his coaching abilities to become 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
Trotz's selection as general manager for the first time in his career should have a beneficial impact, despite the fact that some Nashville Predators fans may be disappointed by Poile's departure.
POLL |
FEVRIER 26 | 44 ANSWERS BREAKING - Barry Trotz Returns to The NHL and Takes a General Managers Job Will Trotz be a good general manager? |
Yes | 36 | 81.8 % |
No | 8 | 18.2 % |
List of polls |
|
4 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Calgary Flames preparing major trade for potential playoff match up vs Edmonton Oilers |
|
5 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers coach Knoblauch gets unusually vocal after brutal penalty call costs team |
|
6 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Previous Brad Marchand comments may take Edmonton Oilers out of trade talks |
|
7 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers coach Knoblauch speaks on demotion for Vasily Podkolzin, insider suggests trade solution |
|
10 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers discussed as primary suitor for blockbuster trade with Boston Bruins |
|
12 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers were close to trade with Pittsburgh Penguins before Canucks move, per insider |
|
13 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Price to trade for goalie upgrade could be surprisingly low for Edmonton Oilers |
|
17 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Oilers GM Stan Bowman has scathing comment on rising NHL salary cap |
Previously on Oilers Daily