Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on October 23, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Denis Potvin! From being drafted first overall by the Islanders in 1973 to captaining your team through four consecutive Stanley Cup victories (1980-1983), you've always been a champion on ice. Your legendary slapshot and defensive prowess made opponents tremble—and fans cheer louder than ever.

Even today, hockey enthusiasts still debate whether it was harder for you to lift those heavy trophies or carry all that talent around every night. Either way, thanks for giving us unforgettable moments filled with grit and glory—your legacy remains timelessly awesome!

Here's wishing you another year of laughter, joy…and fewer penalty minutes!