June 11, 1979:Bryan Trottier wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP. Trottier recorded 134 points (47G, 87A) in 76 games, setting career-highs in assists and points. Trottier also won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer. Trottier is the only Islander to win the Hart Trophy.
June 11, 1974:Denis Potvin wins the Calder Trophy as the rookie of the year. Potvin recorded 54 points (17G, 37A) in 77 games in his rookie year. Potvin is the first Islander to win the Calder.
June 11, 1980:Brent Sutter is drafted by the Islanders in the first round (17th overall) in the 1980 NHL Draft. Sutter ranks top-10 in franchise history in games played (694 - ninth), goals (287 - tied for fifth), assists (323 - ninth) and points (610 - sixth). The Viking, AB native won two Stanley Cups with the franchise in 1982 and 83 and captained the team from 1987-92.
This Day in Isles History: June 11
Brent Sutter is drafted by the Islanders in 1980, Bryan Trottier and Denis Potvin win NHL Awards
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