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Blain Potvin

Blain is a regular contributor as a THW Writer. Blain's work has been found in The Daily Mirror, The Hockey News, the Score and many other sites. For over 10 years he has been a part time journalist and podcaster covering the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens and its affiliates. He has made appearances on various television and radio stations as well as podcasts to discuss the Canadiens, and the NHL. Blain has taken the lessons on integrity, ethics, values and honesty that he has learned in his 30+ years in the Canadian Armed Forces and has applied them to his work as a journalist with the goal to be a trusted source of information and entertainment.

Canadiens’ Evolving Roster Needs Will Affect Their Trade Deadline Strategy

Blain Potvin | February 2, 2026

Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes has identified several areas of need, but which ones are the most pressing, heading into the 2026 Trade Deadline?  Related: Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ 3 Stars of the Week

Blain Potvin | February 1, 2026

As the Montreal Canadiens navigated a key stretch of their season, they were able to rely on elite scoring, timely goaltending and their rising young talent to stay competitive in the very tight Atlantic Division race. Related: Montreal Canadiens’ Team Culture Is…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will Accelerate Due to Olympic Participation

Blain Potvin | January 30, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens have four players participating in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano, Italy: Nick Suzuki (Canada), Alexandre Texier (France), Oliver Kapanen (Finland) and Juraj Slafkovsky (Slovakia). The rest of the roster will…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Olympics

3 Players on France’s Men’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Blain Potvin | January 19, 2026

On Jan. 6, France announced its 2026 men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy in February. France is ranked 14th in the world according to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), and the men’s…

Categories Olympics

Canadiens’ 3 Stars of the Week

Blain Potvin | January 18, 2026

This past week, the Montreal Canadiens faced a full schedule. Four games in six nights, including two games on back-to-back nights and travel. Related: Montreal Canadiens’ Team Culture Is Shaping Player Development For the Canadiens…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Team Culture Is Shaping Player Development

Blain Potvin | January 15, 2026

In hockey’s modern landscape, player development has moved well beyond traditional on-ice repetitions and general fitness routines. As teams invest more in analytics, coaching resources, and development departments, the game’s…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ 3 Stars of the Week

Blain Potvin | January 12, 2026

This week, the Montreal Canadiens returned home after a seven-game road trip and were set to play back-to-back against the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers, then play host on a Saturday night…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Should Stay Pat at This Year’s Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | January 12, 2026

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes is watching his rebuild finally reward the patience of the fan base. The team made the playoffs last season, and this season, they are…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need Size & Experience at the Trade Deadline to Unlock Top Line’s Potential

Blain Potvin | January 10, 2026

During last offseason, the Montreal Canadiens were coming off of a surprising playoff berth, one that saw them eliminated in five games in the first round by a more experienced and physical Washington Capitals. Many…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Need to Find the Right Fit for Kaiden Guhle

Blain Potvin | January 8, 2026

The midway point of the NHL season has come and gone, and the Montreal Canadiens are sitting at seventh overall in the standings. This has surprised some and has led to general manager (GM) Kent Hughes declaring…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ 2nd Line Will Determine Success of the Rebuild

Blain Potvin | January 3, 2026

Having an established, reliable second line could be one of the single biggest swing factors in determining the success of the 2025–26 edition of the Montreal Canadiens. This may be the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, World Junior Championship & More

Blain Potvin | December 18, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its battle for a playoff spot. The…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors
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