Well, that was in 1973 when Bill Torrey took Denis Potvin. Now, that seems like an intriguing reason to go with a defenseman, at least on a superficial level. Potvin was one of the best defensemen ...

The Islanders have picked first overall four previous times. They selected John Tavares (2009), Rick DiPietro (2000), Denis Potvin (1973), and Billy Harris (1972). It remains to be seen who will ...

Only seven other defenseman in NHL history have recorded five or more points in a playoff game - Paul Coffey (6 points), Denis Potvin (5 points), Al MacInnis (5 points), Eddie Bush (5 points), Bob ...

In 1972, the team selected forward Billy Harris, followed by Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin in 1973. In 2000, goaltender Rick DiPietro went No. 1 overall to the Islanders. "The hockey gods ...

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They also took took goalie Rick DiPietro first in 2000, defenseman Denis Potvin in 1973 and forward Billy Harris in 1972. The other big winner from the Draft Lottery was the Utah Hockey Club ...

In their first two years of existence, they used their first-overall picks on Billy Harris in 1972 and Denis Potvin in 1973. Perhaps the Islanders’ representative at the draft lottery brought ...

The other defensemen in NHL history who have been a finalist five times in their first six seasons are Bobby Orr, Brad Park and Dennis Potvin. The other finalists, announced Tuesday morning ...

Their three other No. 1 overall picks were Rick DiPietro (2000), Denis Potvin (1973) and Billy Harris (1972). This time, they are faced with a choice between what is a likely top four of ...