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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’ Power Play Needs Kovalev Behind the Bench

Blain Potvin | June 8, 2024

It’s no secret that the Montreal Canadiens’ power play (PP) isn’t very good. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes will need to help the team find some solutions. One obvious place…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Keeping Armia is a Gamble

Blain Potvin | May 31, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes have a desire to take another step forward in the rebuilding process. While the focus from fans is on the draft…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Make Room on NHL Roster for Prospects

Blain Potvin | May 26, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens rebuild is taking another step forward in 2024-25 season. For general manager Kent Hughes, the playoffs are no longer taboo to mention. He has made statements that…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Offseason Focus Should be on Trades Not UFAs

Blain Potvin | May 6, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens are entering a critical portion of their rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. After two seasons, they hold one of the deepest prospect pools in terms…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Sign Lane Hutson to Entry-Level Contract

Blain Potvin | April 12, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have signed one of their top defensive prospects, defenseman Lane Hutson, to a three-year entry-level contract. Canadiens fans didn’t have to wait long, as less than 24 hours after his college…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Canadiens Sign Florian Xhekaj to Entry-Level Contract

Blain Potvin | April 9, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, to a three-year entry-level contract.  The 19-year-old (who turns 20 on 27 June 2024) finished the season with…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Canadiens Candidates to Play at 2024 World Championship

Blain Potvin | April 8, 2024

Although the Montreal Canadiens will not be participating in the 2023-24 NHL playoffs, there is still an opportunity for a few players to gain some playoff format experience, in this…

Categories International Hockey, Montreal Canadiens

4 Reasons the Canadiens’ 2023-24 Season Has Been Successful

Blain Potvin | April 4, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens’ 2023-24 season is nearing a close. Over the first 74 games, they’ve won enough (or lost enough, depending on your point of view) to have the sixth-worst…

Categories Canadiens Management, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Don’t Need to Finish Last to Find Scoring Help in Draft

Blain Potvin | March 30, 2024

It only took 72 games for it to happen, but the first three-game win streak of the season for the Montreal Canadiens is no fluke. The team has started to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens Market Pressures Force New Draft Strategies

Blain Potvin | March 27, 2024

The incredible demands to win in Montreal have been set by a fan base that had lived with a team that defined greatness for decades. Montreal is more than a…

Categories Canadiens Management, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens Forgotten Ones: Top 5 of the Modern Era 

Blain Potvin | March 24, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have a long and storied history stretching back to its founding in Dec. 1909, a full eight years before the birth of the NHL. Because of this, there…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens 3 Up, 3 Down: Consistency, Slafkovsky and More 

Blain Potvin | March 15, 2024

Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ rebuild plan is starting to bear fruit as the young players are showing significant signs of growth. This week has shown a team ready…

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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