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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’ Culture Will Shape Ivan Demidov’s Contract Extension

Blain Potvin | March 17, 2026

As of July 1, Ivan Demidov will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. As that date nears, attention is quickly turning to what kind of…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Are Building a Contender From Within

Blain Potvin | March 13, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has come in waves. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft class has begun to take on pivotal roles, with Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Third Line Is Becoming a Difference-Maker

Blain Potvin | March 11, 2026

For much of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have searched for consistency beyond their top scoring units. Recently, however, their third line of Jake Evans, Zachary Bolduc, and Kirby Dach…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Who Was the Canadiens Mystery Trade Deadline Pursuit?

Blain Potvin | March 10, 2026

The mystery surrounding the Montreal Canadiens’ near-deadline move has quickly become one of the most intriguing storylines to emerge from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. While general manager (GM) Kent Hughes ultimately chose to stand pat, Elliotte…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Bet on Youth at the NHL Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | March 7, 2026

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline came and went, and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes ended up making no trades on that day. Of course, he wasn’t standing pat since the midpoint of the season. He added…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Have the Prospects to Finish the Rebuild Internally

Blain Potvin | March 2, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens have officially shed the basement dweller label. Coming out of the Olympic break, they find themselves in the thick of a playoff race, currently sitting third in a relentless…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Set to Leverage Draft Capital Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | February 28, 2026

As the March 6 trade deadline approaches, Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes faces a strategic crossroads: how to improve a roster currently pushing for a playoff spot without disrupting…

Categories AA, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

3 Takeaways From Canada’s 2-1 Loss to USA in Gold Medal Game

Blain Potvin | February 22, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 22, Canada and the United States faced off in the gold medal game. Both teams hoped to earn the ultimate Olympic hockey prize and bragging rights. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament  Canada faced adversity before…

Categories Olympics

3 Takeaways From Canada’s 3-2 Win Over Finland

Blain Potvin | February 20, 2026

On Friday, Canada and Finland faced off in the first of two semi-final games at the 2026 Winter Olympics to determine which team would play in the gold-medal game on Sunday. Both clubs faced…

Categories Olympics

Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky Olympic Performance Suggests Playoff Breakout

Blain Potvin | February 17, 2026

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

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Olympics

3 Takeaways From Canada’s 10-2 Win Over France

Blain Potvin | February 15, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 15, Canada and France faced off for a preliminary match at the men’s ice hockey Olympic tournament. Both teams were trending in opposite directions, with Canada going 2-0 and France having not won…

Categories Olympics

Canadiens’ Young Talent Set to Complete Montreal’s NHL Rebuild

Blain Potvin | February 14, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens are only one to two more years away from transitioning from a rebuild to legitimate contenders. By that point, players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield should still be firmly in their…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens
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