Jean Potvin
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Jean Potvin (born Ottawa, Ontario, March 25, 1949) is a former player in the National Hockey League.
Jean Potvin (L) with brother Denis Potvin
Potvin played defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, Cleveland Barons, and Minnesota North Stars from 1971-1981. He also played for the Springfield Kings of the AHL and Oklahoma City Stars of the CHL.
His brother, Denis Potvin, also played in the NHL and was a teammate of Jean's with the Islanders for a number of years. His cousin Marc Potvin also played in the NHL.
He has no relation to NHL goaltender Felix Potvin.
Potvin currently works in Manhattan at Oppenheimer.
