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Blain Potvin
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Senior NCM in the Royal Canadian Navy / Staff Writer @TheHockeyWriters @SickPodcastNetwork / RG .org /Host @HabsUnfiltered
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Kapanen! Demidov wins the board battle, spins and makes a perfect pass for a onetimer
#Habs tie it up 2-2
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December 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Slafkovsky! PPG Snaps one off a one timer from the bumper on a pass from Caufield and Suzuki to tie it up
#Habs 1-1
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December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social

#Canadiens legend Andrei
Markov’s Homecoming & His Enduring Love for Montreal
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Legendary Canadien Andrei Markov’s Homecoming & His Enduring Love for Montreal - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More
Canadiens legend Andrei Markov is finally being recognized for his contributions. He also continues to be a fan of the team that he played 990 NHL games for.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social
#Canadiens Team Culture is Essential to compete in the #NHL's Salary-Cap Era
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#THW #Habs #CH #GoHabsGo   
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Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL's Salary-Cap Era  - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More
The Canadiens' rebuild hinges on building a winning culture. Culture is more than an overused cliché; it is the intangible that championship-calibre teams are built upon.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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What bothered me most in that loss to COL was that it felt like a loss to those darn Nordiques🤣
November 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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🚨HABSCAST POST-GAME SHOW🚨
@blainpotvin.bsky.social and Grant McCagg recap Montreal's pivotal road game in Vegas.
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Habs/Vegas Post-Game Show
Blain Potvin and Grant McCagg recap Montreal's road game in Vegas.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social

NHL Parity Means #Canadiens Need to Find Solution at Centre Now
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NHL Parity Means Canadiens Need to Find Solution at Centre Now - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More
With the Christmas trade deadline coming, the Montreal Canadiens are motivated to make a deal to stay within reach of the top of the division
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November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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How a CHL and USHL Merger Could Transform Hockey
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How a CHL and USHL Merger Could Transform Hockey  - The Hockey Writers NHL Prospects Latest News, Analysis & More
If the NHL can broker a CHL-USHL merger, it would fundementally transform hockey in North America.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Episode 446: #Canadiens Rake up the Leafs

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➡️SlumpBuster
➡️Xhekaj Delivers
➡️Texier Signs
➡️Dobson
And more!
#THW #CH #GoHabsGo
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Habs Unfiltered
Hockey Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Habs Unfiltered is the longest-running independent podcast bringing you up-to-date opinions and discussions on all the latest news and stories about the Habs. Trege...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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🚨SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE!🚨
Join @blainpotvin.bsky.social and me for a special live HabsCast at 7 pm ET as we discuss the Alex Texier signing and Adam Engstrom call-up.
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Engstrom Called Up/Tecxier Signed! - HabsCast #69
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November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Florian definitely left his mark in that fight. He cut his opponent up pretty well.

So that's an 🍎, a fight....nearly there Florian, nearly there
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November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Anderson! Short side snipe and it's Florian Xhekaj’s 1snt NHL point with the assist
#Habs lead 4-0
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November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Dobson! His 2nd tonight
A beautiful controlled zone entry, a great tic tac toe play with Demidov and its #Habs lead 3-0
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November 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social

Artemi Panarin Could Be Solution to #Canadiens’ Offensive Struggles
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Artemi Panarin Could Be Solution to Canadiens' Offensive Struggles - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More
Injuries have led to inconsistent secondary scoring for the Montreal Canadiens, thus prompting a look at external options like Artemi Panarin
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November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social
Noah Dobson Has Transformed the #Canadiens’ Defence
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Noah Dobson Has Transformed the Canadiens' Defence  - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
The addition of an Andrei Marvov style defenceman in Noah Dobson to the Canadiens' blueline has accelerated the rebuild
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November 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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from
#DraftProspectsHockey

A look at some Standout prospects at the #worldu17 hockey challenge

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Standout Prospects at the 2025 U17 World Hockey Challenge - DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
The Under-17 World Hockey Challenge is the introduction for these young players to international competitions. Most of these players will not be eligible for the NHL Entry Draft until 2027 or 2028. Th...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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I'm really expecting a 3 to 6 month recovery for Newhook
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That looks bad for Newhook.if it's not a broken ankle, he'll be lucky
#GoHabsGo
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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That looks bad for Newhook.if it's not a broken ankle, he'll be lucky
#GoHabsGo
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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You ever walk into an empty public bathroom with three stalls, all free, and some absolute psychopath has picked the middle one? What kind of chaos gremlin are you? You looked at a wide-open field of privacy and said, “Yeah, I wanna make it weird for the next two guys”
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Gates" was a husband, father and friend to so many. He was a no nonsense type of man who would answer your questions or give adviced "unvarnished" but always with respect. He would always follow up and help guide you too. He was a man that cared.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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As I begin preparations for tomorrow's #RemembranceDay ceremony. I'd ask that if you can, donate to help underprivileged and homeless veterans by donating to @vetscanada.bsky.social
#Lestweforget
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social

It was an All-Canada final at the
2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge - Gold Medal Game
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2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge - Gold Medal Game - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
It was an All-Canada Gold Medal Game at the Under 17 World Hockey Challenge
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November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social
2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – USA Wins Bronze
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2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – USA Wins Bronze - The Hockey Writers World Junior Hockey Championship Latest News, Analysis & More
The United States got a pair of goals from Brayden Willis to win its third bronze medal at the U17 World Challenge with a 3-1 win over Czechia.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The Medal Round for the U17 World Hockey Challenge begins today, but let's review what got us here

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2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Semifinals Recap
#WorldU17 #IIHF
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2025 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge – Semifinals Recap  - The Hockey Writers World Junior Hockey Championship Latest News, Analysis & More
The Under 17 World Hockey Challenge Semifinals are completed, and the Gold and Bronze medal games are set for action.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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From @thehockeywriters.bsky.social

#Canadiens' Nick Suzuki Building a Selke Trophy Resumé
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Canadiens' Nick Suzuki Building a Selke Trophy Resumé - The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens Latest News, Analysis & More
Nick Suzuki is an integral piece of the core and its leader, but he could also be the frontrunner for the Selke Award.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM