New York Islanders legends Bob Nystrom, Bryan Trottier, Denis Potvin, and Josh Bailey recently took a nostalgic stroll along UBS Arena’s Trading Card Wall, swapping stories and laughs about their time on Long Island.
It wasn’t just about the cards, it was about the memories, the friendships, and the little moments that make being an Islander so special.
Potvin lit up talking about his older brother Jean returning to the team in 1979. “Bill Torrey felt that after losing in ’78 to Toronto, something was missing,” Potvin said. Bringing Jean back, along with Butch Goring, added veteran presence and helped set the tone for the dynasty run.