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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.

How a CHL and USHL Merger Could Transform Hockey 

Blain Potvin | November 24, 2025

When the NCAA lifted its ban in Nov. 2024 on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players in college, a seismic shift in major-junior hockey had occurred. The CHL would no longer be considered…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, USHL

Noah Dobson Has Transformed the Canadiens’ Defence 

Blain Potvin | November 21, 2025

When the 2024-25 season came to an end, the Montreal Canadiens had several specific needs that needed to be addressed. Some are still on general manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ to-do list,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Artemi Panarin Could Be Solution to Canadiens’ Offensive Struggles

Blain Potvin | November 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are indeed in need of not just an upgrade at the forward position but also depth, with various reports linking general manager (GM) Kent Hughes to potential trade targets that…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers

Canadiens News and Notes: Newhook, Trade Rumours, and Olympics 

Blain Potvin | November 15, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the 2025-26 season progresses and the hardships…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2018 NHL Draft: Best in Almost 3 Decades

Blain Potvin | November 10, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens had six top 90 picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. A good draft is when you can get two regulars from it, which the Habs already have. That…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Montreal Canadiens Worst Trade Deadline Deals

Blain Potvin | November 9, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens headed into the 2025 Trade Deadline as sellers and looked to add some future assets to the organization.  Related: Montreal Canadiens’ Best Trade Deadline Deals of All…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Gold Medal Game

Blain Potvin | November 9, 2025

The Under 17 World Hockey Challenge Gold Medal game featured an all-Canada final with Canada White facing Canada Red. Despite the two teams being from the same nation, this matchup…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – USA Wins Bronze

Blain Potvin | November 9, 2025

After playing in a wide-open game in the semifinals and losing in overtime, Team USA had an opportunity to win the Bronze medal. Team Czechia, which has been a thorn in everyone’s sides, had a setback in the…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Semifinals Recap 

Blain Potvin | November 8, 2025

Both Canada (White) and Canada (Red) were able to find ways to win in the 2025 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge Quarterfinals and moved on to the Semifinals. Canada White was rewarded with a…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Building a Selke Trophy Resumé

Blain Potvin | November 8, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a blazing start to the 2025-26 season with a 9-3-2 record, putting them at the top of the Atlantic Division standings with 20 points. This comes…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Quarterfinals Recap

Blain Potvin | November 7, 2025

The Quarterfinal round saw both Canada (White) and Canada (Red) taking to the ice. Their opponents were no easy matchups as they faced Finland and Sweden, two teams that had high expectations for this…

Categories National Juniors

2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Preliminary Round Recap

Blain Potvin | November 6, 2025

The Under-17 World Hockey Challenge is the introduction for these young players to international competition. Most of these players will not be eligible for the NHL Entry Draft until 2027…

Categories National Juniors
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