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He was the best defensive player when they won their two Stanley Cups. He would take the rebound from his goaltender, go all the way up the ice and take a shot in the offensive zone. And he'd come back another 200 feet, make the defensive play again. Great talents can play defense, and he was terrific in that series. - Denis Potvin Quotes

He was the best defensive player when they won their two Stanley Cups. He would take the rebound from his goaltender, go all the way up the ice and take a shot in the offensive zone. And he'd come back another 200 feet, make the defensive play again. Great talents can play defense, and he was terrific in that series.

As an impact player, he's up there with the top four, five guys I ever played against, even Bobby Orr. - Denis Potvin Quotes

As an impact player, he's up there with the top four, five guys I ever played against, even Bobby Orr.

He's an emerging young player. I don't think he should be expected to dominate this year, but he should be very rewarded from being around the leadership and experience that's been brought in. That will help make him the player he can be. - Denis Potvin Quotes

He's an emerging young player. I don't think he should be expected to dominate this year, but he should be very rewarded from being around the leadership and experience that's been brought in. That will help make him the player he can be.

I've always been a proponent of having players spend a year or two in the minors. It could be a tremendous boost to his confidence, and his level of play. - Denis Potvin Quotes

I've always been a proponent of having players spend a year or two in the minors. It could be a tremendous boost to his confidence, and his level of play.

There are going to be a lot of, `Oh-nos' going on in players' heads, ... because there's an instant reaction to reach out with a stick, a little tug on the player. - Denis Potvin Quotes

There are going to be a lot of, `Oh-nos' going on in players' heads, ... because there's an instant reaction to reach out with a stick, a little tug on the player.

It could be a very big distraction if the players and teams don't show more discipline than they have during these exhibition games. - Denis Potvin Quotes

It could be a very big distraction if the players and teams don't show more discipline than they have during these exhibition games.

Discipline Distractions

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. - Denis Potvin Quotes

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.

A lot of people thought he was going to be the next Paul Coffey, rushing the puck to the net, but that's just not his game up to this point. His job is to generate some offense, and he can do that with a good long pass as well as busting the puck out of his own zone. But that's all going to come. - Denis Potvin Quotes

A lot of people thought he was going to be the next Paul Coffey, rushing the puck to the net, but that's just not his game up to this point. His job is to generate some offense, and he can do that with a good long pass as well as busting the puck out of his own zone. But that's all going to come.

Game Job

When he came in, he represented a totally different problem. If you didn't knock down the pass, if you didn't intercept or tip the shot, he could just skate right over the top of you. - Denis Potvin Quotes

When he came in, he represented a totally different problem. If you didn't knock down the pass, if you didn't intercept or tip the shot, he could just skate right over the top of you.

The mold has been set for a new NHL. So far it's been pretty good. - Denis Potvin Quotes

The mold has been set for a new NHL. So far it's been pretty good.

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