TOM
POTI
D
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
190 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
13
years
Debut
Oct 10, 1998
Born
Mar 22, 1977
(47 yrs)
Worcester, Massachusetts
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 1996 (3/59).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-05-01 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2013-05-13 |
Missed the last 20 regular season and first 7 playoff games (back injury).
|
| 2013-03-19 |
Back injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2013-03-14 |
Missed 1 game (upper body injury).
|
| 2013-03-12 |
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 1998-99, 1996-97 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2002-03 |
| HE | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 1997-98 |
| NCAA | East First All-American Team East First All-American Team | 1997-98 |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2002 (USA) |
Scouting Report
Had excellent lateral mobility. Could log a lot of ice time and also played a shutdown role, if required. Was a power-play asset due to a heavy shot from the point. Injuries really hurt his career. Should have used his size more to keep forwards honest and was not nearly physical enough, overall. Was guilty of occasional brain cramps.
Long Range Potential: Mobile, big-minute defenseman with injury issues.
