Originating in 1979, us Die hard RAnger fans use the cheer at rangers games in the garden. It all started when Denis Ptvin, a defensmen for the new york islanders, injured one of the rangers best players Ulf Nillson. Ever since somebody whistles the tune and the entire arena replies with a big "POTVIN SUCKS"..
THe islanders are playing! Let's give em an old Potvin sucks to get under their skin.
Denis Potvin was a ice hockey defenceman for the New York Islanders. His name is chanted in Madison Square Garden to insult him since he injured New York Ranger player Ulf Nilsson. Denis is loved by Islanders fans and hated by Rangers fans.
Islanders fan: "Denis Potvin was a good defenceman"
Rangers fan: "POTVIN SUCKS!"