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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 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

Canadiens’ Demidov and Hutson Will Transform Team’s Offense

Blain Potvin | March 10, 2025

The 2025 Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes decided to no make any changes to his roster by making any trades to…

Categories Canadiens Prospects, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Florida Panthers Acquire Brad Marchand From Boston Bruins

Blain Potvin | March 7, 2025

The Florida Panthers have acquired Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins.  Marchand, the captain of the Bruins since 2022-23, has 21 goals and 47 points in 61 games with the…

Categories Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, NHL News, Trade Deadline

Red Wings Acquire Petr Mrazek & Craig Smith From the Blackhawks

Blain Potvin | March 7, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Craig Smith and goaltender Petr Mrazek from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno.  Related: 2025 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker   The…

Categories Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Red Wings Transactions, Trade Deadline

Maple Leafs Acquire Scott Laughton From the Philadelphia Flyers

Blain Potvin | March 7, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Laughton fills a need at centre for the Maple Leafs. Related: THW’s 2025…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Maple Leafs Transactions, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Sharks Acquire Vincent Desharnais From Penguins for 5th-Round Pick 

Blain Potvin | March 5, 2025

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Vincent Desharnais from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2028.  Related: THW’s Trade Deadline Tracker  The 28-year-old’s stay with the…

Categories NHL News, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Sharks Transactions, Trade Deadline

Montreal Canadiens’ Patience Make Them a Destination for Players

Blain Potvin | March 5, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have one game, against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline, and they are legitimately in the playoff race.  Related: Canadiens…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Sign Jake Evans to a 4-Year Extention

Blain Potvin | March 4, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have come to terms on a contract extension for Jake Evans.  His new four-year deal will pay him an average of $2.85 million annually,…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Canadiens Defeat Sabres 4-2 for 4th Straight Win

Blain Potvin | March 1, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens entered the game on a hot streak, coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, winning three straight games. They headed to Buffalo for their fourth game…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Canadiens Are Better Off Keeping David Savard at the Trade Deadline

Blain Potvin | February 27, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a difficult balancing act ahead with just a few games before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. He has to walk the…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline

Montreal Canadien Joel Armia’s Trade Value Ahead of the 2025 Deadline

Blain Potvin | February 26, 2025

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has a very difficult balancing act lying ahead of him in the final few games before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. He…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Trade Deadline
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