A can’t-miss prospect at the time, Potvin went onto a prolific career with the Islanders, winning four consecutive Stanley Cups and earning a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame after retiring from the game.
FloridaPanthers.com recently caught up with the Panthers Television Color Analyst to talk about his Draft experience, his thoughts on the upcoming Draft and his advice for future Florida Panthers.
What are some of the memories you have of your Draft day?
Potvin: Oh boy (laughs)…Well, I’ll tell you it really starts long before Draft day.