Denis Potvin
Denis Potvin
Denis Charles Potvinis a retired professional ice hockey defenseman and team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner as a member of the early 1980s New York Islanders. He is also a three-time James Norris Memorial Trophy winner as the NHL's top defenseman. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991, and served as a commentator for Ottawa Senators' television broadcasts on Sportsnet. He is currently...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth23 October 1953
CityOttawa, Canada
As an impact player, he's up there with the top four, five guys I ever played against, even Bobby Orr.
There's always been cheaters in every sport. The fans want to know. And it is illegal. I think it's a very important issue to deal with, and it has to be done.