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.

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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.

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I've been here a long time with my family, and I really enjoy it down here. I don't know if I could conceivably go into a lifestyle like that, because it would be a dramatic change.

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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.

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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.

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