Denis Potvin, who starred for the Islanders for fifteen years starting with the 1973-74 season, is the team’s all-time leader in Point Shares with 160.7 for his career. Among the defenseman’s many accomplishments in New York, Potvin was a seven-time All Star and won the Calder Memorial Trophy and three Norris trophies.
NY ISLANDERS ALL-TIME STARTING SIX
Joining Potvin on the Islanders all-time starting six by Point Shares are goalie Billy Smith (124.1), defensemen Stefan Persson (57.2), right wing Mike Bossy (110.9), left wing Clark Gillies (53.6) and center Bryan Trottier (117.7).
The following stats of the Islanders’ all-time starting six reflect only those numbers accrued during their time with the franchise…
UPDATED February 25, 2024
BILLY SMITH: 1972-89
Win-Loss Record: 304-230
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DENIS POTVIN: 1973-88
Points: 1052
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STEFAN PERSSON: 1977-86
Points: 369
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MIKE BOSSY: 1987-98
Points: 1126
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CLARK GILLIES: 1974-86
Points: 663
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BRYAN TROTTIER: 1975-90
Points: 1353
