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My Take
Denis Potvin is one of those names that makes longtime hockey fans straighten up. Drafted first overall in 1973 and once touted as the next Bobby Orr, he more than lived up to it, winning the Calder, three Norris Trophies, and a Stanley Cup as the spine of the Islanders. What impresses me is how he helped define the modern two-way defenceman, equally dangerous joining the rush as he was shutting it down. Yet for all that hardware and his Hall of Fame stature, there is a craftsman's understatement to him. I quietly salute a player who carried a dynasty on his shoulders.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Denis Potvin
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ポトヴィン
- Reading
- でにす・ぽとゔぃん
- Born
- October 29, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Hull, Quebec, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1974 Calder Memorial Trophy
- 1976 James Norris Memorial Trophy
- 1978 James Norris Memorial Trophy
- 1979 James Norris Memorial Trophy
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Denis Potvin born?
Born October 29, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Denis Potvin from?
Denis Potvin is from Hull, Quebec, Canada.
What does Denis Potvin do?
Denis Potvin works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Denis Potvin?
Denis Potvin is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.