However, Potvin did not have equipment that conformed to the new NHL standards, nor did he wish to accept the two-way contract that was being offered to him, so the Thrashers instead decided to sign Steve Shields. Potvin currently lives with his wife Sabrina Tardif, and his three children Noemie, Xavier and Felicia Potvin in Magog, Quebec, and is the head coach for the midget AAA "Magog Cantonniers".