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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’ 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

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
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