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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 & Dubois Trade Rumors: The Habs Don’t Need Him

Blain Potvin | January 12, 2021

On TSN’s Insider Trading, Darren Dreger mentioned that Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois has requested a trade. There is speculation that he’d like to play in a bigger hockey market, or perhaps…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News and Rumors: Waivers, Dubois, Order of Canada & More

Blain Potvin | January 11, 2021

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, we’ll break down waiver moves, Pierre-Luc Dubois trade rumors, standings predictions, Order of Canada awards, Guy Lapointe’s return to health and…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens’ Experience at Center a Concern

Blain Potvin | January 6, 2021

The 2020 Playoffs gave the Montreal Canadiens’ young centers an opportunity to develop in the pressure cooker that only elimination hockey can provide. Nick Suzuki, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and even Jake…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens’ 2020-21 Season Predictions

Blain Potvin | December 31, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens 2020-21 training camp is set to begin on Jan. 3. General manager Marc Bergevin was busy during the Christmas break adding veteran forwards with Stanley Cup experience…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Previews and Predictions

Canadiens News and Rumors: Christmas, Player Development & More

Blain Potvin | December 21, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, we’ll breakdown the Habs’ favourite Christmas gifts, the impact of the Return to Play, player development, and more. Merry Habsmas The…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: Forward Depth to Celebrate

Blain Potvin | December 13, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: ECHL, Return To Play, Laraque vs Tyson & More

Blain Potvin | December 2, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, we’ll look at the Phillip Danault contract negotiations, ECHL expansion news, George Laraque’s challenge to Mike Tyson, and the return to…

Categories Column, ECHL, Montreal Canadiens, NCAA

Canadiens: 3 Breakout Candidates for 2020-21 Season

Blain Potvin | November 27, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens and their fans suffered a bitter and difficult 2019-20 season. They finished the season with 71 points in 71 games played, winning only 31 games in large…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Offseason Grades: A Dramatic Shift in Expectations

Blain Potvin | November 25, 2020

This offseason has been especially odd. Not only did it begin in October, when the NHL season usually starts, but Montreal Canadiens fans seem excited about the moves made by…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Face Difficult Choices with Kraken Expansion Draft

Blain Potvin | November 19, 2020

The NHL is one season away from welcoming their 32nd franchise into the league. Before the Seattle Kraken join the Pacific Division, they will need to build a roster, their…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, Seattle Kraken

Canadiens’ Untouchable Prospects

Blain Potvin | November 6, 2020

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin had a very busy offseason taking the next step in his rebuild, retool, or re-whatever you want to call it. He added significant…

Categories Canadiens Prospects

Canadiens News & Rumors: Draft, Offseason Moves, Hudon & More

Blain Potvin | October 27, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, we’ll breakdown reviews of the Habs’ offseason moves, the team’s work in the first virtual draft, Max Domi news and more.…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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