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Denis Potvin

Canadian ice hockey player · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Born 1953 · age 73

Denis Charles Potvin is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). In his youth, Potvin excelled for the Ottawa 67's for his play that saw him touted as the potential next Bobby Orr.

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1979James Norris Memorial TrophyAward1978James Norris Memorial TrophyAward1976James Norris Memorial TrophyAward1974Calder Memorial TrophyAward1953Born29 October 1953

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New York Islanders

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James Norris Memorial Trophy1979
James Norris Memorial Trophy1978
James Norris Memorial Trophy1976
Calder Memorial Trophy1974
Stanley Cup
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame

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Potvin was drafted as the first-overall pick by the Islanders in 1973. He would play all fifteen seasons in the NHL with the Islanders.

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Born 1953 · age 73

The same award as Denis

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