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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.

Montreal Canadiens Enter Free Agency Looking for Goals

Blain Potvin | October 8, 2020

The 2020 NHL Draft is finally completed, and Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin and his staff added eight more prospects to an already deep prospect pool headlined by…

Categories Free Agents, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Gallagher, Hudon, Signings & More

Blain Potvin | October 5, 2020

In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, there’s news on the Habs first-round pick, re-signings and qualifying offers, Brendan Gallagher’s next contract, and the future of Charles Hudon. 2020…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Can Add Depth in Second Round of 2020 Draft

Blain Potvin | September 27, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens’ first-round options were briefly looked at in an earlier article. Now, what will be explored is what general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin is facing with the three…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens Can Address Scoring in 2020 NHL Draft

Blain Potvin | September 18, 2020

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has begun its training camps and hockey families across Canada begin development camps prior to their local tryouts at all levels — the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens News and Rumors: Trades, Loans, Centers & More

Blain Potvin | September 13, 2020

In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors rundown, there’s news on American Hockey League (AHL) players loaned to European leagues, general manager Marc Bergevin making trades to add depth, what…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens’ Depth at Center Makes Max Domi Expendable

Blain Potvin | September 4, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens’ depth at center has made general manager Marc Bergevin’s offseason decisions more interesting. Here, we will look specifically at Max Domi and consider the team’s options if…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need Some Serious Right Wing Help

Blain Potvin | August 26, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens’ season is now done. They surprised most when they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the play-in round. They then gave the Philadelphia Flyers fits in a hard-fought…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Gallagher, Julien, Poehling & More

Blain Potvin | August 23, 2020

In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors rundown, there’s news on Claude Julien’s health. There are confirmations on Brendan Gallagher’s injuries, as well as speculation on Ryan Poehling’s conditioning and…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Don’t Challenge Hart Enough in Game 3 Loss

Blain Potvin | August 17, 2020

Before Game 2, Montreal Canadiens’ head coach Claude Julien left the bubble when he was taken by ambulance to hospital for chest pains. His team later stepped up their game…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers

3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game 1 Loss to Flyers

Blain Potvin | August 13, 2020

Against all odds, the Montreal Canadiens played David to the Goliath that was Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins and came away with a series victory. But that was then,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens’ Future at Center Is Now

Blain Potvin | August 10, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens have done what was once considered impossible by many – they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in four games in the best-of-five qualification-round series. This means the fans…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Top 3 Montreal Canadiens Playoff Performances Since 2000

Blain Potvin | August 8, 2020

As the Montreal Canadiens and their fans enjoy the surprising play-in series victory versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s worth looking back at the franchise’s top individual playoff performances of the…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History
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