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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, Rocket Sports, Crier Media, the Score and many other sites. For over 7 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’ 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

Canadiens’ Prospect Development Will Be Accelerated by World Juniors Participation

Blain Potvin | December 14, 2025

Playing in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is a major accelerator in a prospect’s path toward becoming an NHL player. It compresses elite development experiences into a short, high-pressure tournament.  …

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, World Junior Hockey Championship

Oliver Kapanen is the Answer to the Canadiens’ Second-Line Centre Question

Blain Potvin | December 12, 2025

Montreal Canadiens fans may have their sights set on Michael Hage becoming the second-line centre of the future, but it will be a few more seasons before he’s ready to…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Kahkonen Would Provide the Shakeup the Canadiens Need

Blain Potvin | December 10, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are flirting with a top-three position in the Atlantic Division. This is a big jump from their position at the same time last season. Yet, they have struggled recently. Related: Montreal Canadiens Displaying…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Legendary Canadien Andrei Markov’s Homecoming & His Enduring Love for Montreal

Blain Potvin | December 2, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are set to honour one of their former defencemen, Andrei Markov, also known as ‘The General’, during a pregame ceremony ahead of puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets on…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era 

Blain Potvin | December 1, 2025

In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

NHL Parity Means Canadiens Need to Find Solution at Centre Now

Blain Potvin | November 26, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have begun to pull themselves out of their longest losing streak so far this season. Despite the great start that had fans drooling at the possibility of…

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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