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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 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

Canadiens 2025 Draft Week: What Are GM Kent Hughes’ Plans?

Blain Potvin | June 23, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens surprised nearly everyone in hockey by making the playoffs this season, barely three seasons into their rebuild. Setting goals will be necessary for them to take another…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft

Canadiens News & Rumours: Hutson, Mailloux, Hague & More

Blain Potvin | June 15, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a busy offseason ahead of him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens are coming off…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens Signal Change in Roster Depth with Konyushkov Invite to Development Camp

Blain Potvin | June 4, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens will be holding their annual development camp in July, one week after the NHL Entry Draft is completed. There, they will provide guidance to their young prospects;…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Demidov Can Win the 2026 Calder Trophy

Blain Potvin | May 31, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens just completed their 2024-25 season, and they surprised many with their run into the final playoff spot. They continued to surprise in the playoffs as well. Despite…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Opted for Busy Draft Week Over Active Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | May 11, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended after they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs in only five games. Which sounds upsetting, except it wasn’t. They’re…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Entry Draft, Trade Deadline

Canadiens Should Use Offer Sheets to Address Needs

Blain Potvin | May 6, 2025

While the Montreal Canadiens roster is in transition over this offseason with some veterans departing, it is a good time for general manager (GM) Kent Hughes to find players that…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Need Veteran Leadership for the Next Step

Blain Potvin | May 5, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ 2024-25 season has come to an end, and surprisingly, it came in the playoffs. While last summer, everyone expected the franchise to take a step forward, few…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Best Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time

Blain Potvin | April 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens headed into the trade deadline looking to add some future assets to the organization. Related: Montreal Canadiens’ Trade Deadline Focus Is on Filling Long-Term Needs  Fans hoped…

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

Canadiens’ Rebuild Strikes Fear: What Comes Next

Blain Potvin | March 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference as they hold the final wild card position 68 games into the season. This means…

Categories KHL, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Can Open Stanley Cup Window by Adding a Centre This Offseason

Blain Potvin | March 19, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are now in the final stretch of the NHL season, and they are in the mix for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, which is…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Comparables for Lane Hutson’s Contract Extension

Blain Potvin | March 14, 2025

As the Montreal Canadiens continue their battle to earn the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes will need to start looking ahead. Lane Hutson will be…

Categories Montreal Canadiens
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