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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 2025-26 Player Previews: Arber Xhekaj 

Blain Potvin | August 4, 2025

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Lane Hutson

Blain Potvin | August 3, 2025

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Jakub Dobes

Blain Potvin | August 2, 2025

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Samuel Montembeault

Blain Potvin | August 1, 2025

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Internal Competition Is Key to Canadiens’ Penalty Kill Taking Next Step

Blain Potvin | July 29, 2025

The 2024-25 season saw a dramatic leap forward by the rebuilding Montreal Canadiens. They started off slowly, but finished the regular season strong, earning the final Eastern Conference wild-card berth.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

3 Keys to Canadiens’ Power Play Taking the Next Step

Blain Potvin | July 27, 2025

The 2024-25 season saw a dramatic leap forward by the rebuilding Montreal Canadiens. They started off slowly, but finished the regular season strong, earning the final wild-card berth in the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno But Still Need a 2C

Blain Potvin | July 16, 2025

Montreal Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes made another offseason acquisition, signing unrestricted free agent (UFA) forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. This does add much-needed depth…

Categories Free Agency, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Need to Overpay for a Top Centre 

Blain Potvin | July 7, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens were very active in the days leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, making several moves to trade up, but also to add a top-pair right-handed defenceman…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Found a Late Round Steal in 2025 NHL Draft

Blain Potvin | July 3, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens went into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft looking to add some grit and compete to the system to build a playoff-ready lineup for years to come. They…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens Avoid Weak Free Agent Class to Fill Needs

Blain Potvin | July 2, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have been making headlines this offseason. The club surprised almost everyone by making the playoffs last season, barely three seasons into their rebuild. Setting goals will be…

Categories Free Agency, Montreal Canadiens

Mike Matheson Gives the Canadiens a Great Trade Chip

Blain Potvin | June 30, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens came out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with a handful of prospects, but also with the biggest splash of the weekend, acquiring Noah Dobson for their…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Are a Perfect Trade Destination for Rasmus Andersson

Blain Potvin | June 25, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft weekend with several needs to be filled for the roster to improve with the knowledge that expectations for the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens
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