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Denis Potvin

Denis Potvin
Contrary to what you might think, the first Defenceman to hit 1,000 points was not Bobby Orr. That accolade goes to Denis Potvin who was the anchor behind the New York Islanders success. Potvin was the first overall pick by the Isles, who were a struggling expansion team. He won the Calder Trophy, and was a two way superstar throughout his career. Potvin would become a three time Norris Trophy and five time First Team All Star in his career, but the pinnacle was the four consecutive Stanley Cups that the Islanders captured in the early 1980’s. The Hall of Fame ceremony had to be an extra special one for Potvin, as the ceremony was in Ottawa, where he grew up, and his Class included longtime teammate, Mike Bossy.



The Bullet Points:

Elected In:
1991

Position:
Defence

Played for:
New York Islanders
Team Canada (1976 & 1981 Canada Cup)

Major Accolades and Awards:
Norris Trophy (3) (1976, 1977 & 1979)
Calder Trophy (1974)
Lady Byng Trophy (3) (1983, 1984 & 1986)
First Team All Star (5) (1975, 1976, 1978, 1979 & 1981)
Second Team All Star (2) (1977 & 1984)
All Star Games (9) (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984 & 1988)
Stanley Cup Rings (4) (New York Islanders 1980, 1981, 1982 & 1983)

Should Denis Potvin be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 80%
I am fine with this induction. - 0%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 20%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Hull, Quebec, Canada

Should Denis Potvin be in the Hall of Fame?

I totally agree with this induction. - 80%
I am fine with this induction. - 0%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 20%
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