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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 News and Notes: Trade Rumours, Reinbacher and Demidov 

Blain Potvin | February 25, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens are still within…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens Would Benefit From the NHL Extending 3-on-3 Overtime

Blain Potvin | February 16, 2025

The 4 Nations Face-Off is underway, and it is providing fans with some exciting best-on-best hockey. What this tournament is also doing is providing the NHL an opportunity to not…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Trade Deadline Focus Is on Filling Long-Term Needs

Blain Potvin | February 12, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens enter seller territory again, but they won’t be the traditional style of seller. They have the assets, picks, prospects and even some roster players that are getting…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Montreal Canadiens Reportedly Interested in Buffalo Sabres’ Dylan Cozens 

Blain Potvin | February 7, 2025

General manager (GM) Kent Hughes is known for being active and making calls to his NHL counterparts, looking to gauge the market on who is available and what the trade…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Approach Trade Deadline With Long-Term Plans in Mind

Blain Potvin | February 6, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild is moving along at a good pace. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes has been making incremental improvements to the organization in his short tenure, but this…

Categories AA, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Can Provide Youth Vote of Confidence by Adding a Centre

Blain Potvin | January 30, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes continue to rebuild and currently have the second-youngest team in the NHL on average. Despite that lack of experience, they are…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Canadiens News and Notes: All-Stars, Reinbacher, and Demidov

Blain Potvin | January 27, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens are in the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens Should Be Cautious Buyers Ahead of the Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | January 23, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since Dec. 15, so hot in fact that they had put themselves into the second wild card…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Should Target Devils’ Prospect Simon Nemec in a Trade

Blain Potvin | January 17, 2025

There has been confirmation from Jimmy Murphy at RG.org that the New Jersey Devils are beginning discussions to extend former Canadiens defender, Johnathan Kovacevic. This can have an impact on…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Having an Underestimated Impact

Blain Potvin | January 16, 2025

Corey Pronman of The Athletic recently released a list of the top under-23-year-old players, and it has set off a backlash online. His list seems to be, to say it…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Hire Faceoff Specialist Coach Marc Bureau

Blain Potvin | January 14, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have identified an area of weakness and hired a consultant to help fix their problem. As reported by Marc-Antoine Godin with the French language Radio Canada, general…

Categories Canadiens Management, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News and Notes: All-Stars, Trade Rumours, and Demidov 

Blain Potvin | January 12, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens are in the…

Categories Commentary, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors
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