Retired1973–74 to 1987–88

Denis Potvin

2× Norris Trophy
Calder Trophy 1974

15
Seasons: 1060
Games: 1052
Points: 310
Goals: 742
Assists: 0.99
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Denis Potvin played in the NHL 1973–74 to 1987–88, for New York Islanders. Potvin put up 1052 points in 1060 games, 310 goals and 742 assists, an average of 0.99 points per game. The best season was 1978–79 with 101 points in 73 games. Career honours include 2× James Norris Memorial Trophy and Calder Memorial Trophy.

BirthplaceOttawa

Born1953 (72 years)Height183 cmWeight93 kgShootsL

DRAFT 1973: selected No. 1 in round 1 · New York IslandersDEBUT October 11, 1973(53y ago)@Atlanta Flames

Stats

Trophies

All Swedish NHL award winners

2× James Norris Memorial Trophy1976, 1979 Calder Memorial Trophy1974

NHL teams

NYINew York Islanders

1973–74 to 1987–8815 seasons

PTS

1052

310

742

1060

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