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Fred Poulin

A long-time Joe Sakic fan, Fred, 35, is a freelance sports writer and translator. Fred earned a Bachelor of Translation in 2002 at Laval University in Quebec City. He also writes on the Montreal Canadiens for HabsAddict.com and he is an associate editor and a baseball columnist on Dobberbaseball.com. He is also fluent in English, French and Spanish.

The Ten Most Expensive Defensive Brigades In The NHL

Fred Poulin | March 19, 2013

Some general managers like to build their team with a lot of offensive punch (Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks), while others prefer to build their team with a strong goalie…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Top 10 Lists, Vancouver Canucks

Montreal Canadiens: North American Prospects Worth Watching

Fred Poulin | March 12, 2013

Now that Alex Galchenyuk has graduated with the Montreal Canadiens, Habs fans have definitely turned their attention to the NHL. However, let’s not forget all the quality prospects that Trevor Timmins…

Categories Minor League Report, Montreal Canadiens, National Juniors, Uncategorized

THW Panel: The Top 10 Most Overrated NHL Players

Fred Poulin | March 11, 2013

Some NHL players take way too much credit for the on-ice production they offer to their respective teams. Every season, there are players who receive more ice time than they deserve,…

Categories NHL News, Top 10 Lists

Will the Montreal Canadiens go Shark fishing?

Fred Poulin | March 7, 2013

According to TSN/ESPN insider Pierre Lebrun, the Montreal Canadiens are looking to add size and grit to an already potent line-up before the NHL trade deadline, which is four weeks…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher A Serious Calder Candidate

Fred Poulin | March 4, 2013

The Canadiens might have found the offensive spark plug that they have been lacking in recent years in Brendan Gallagher. The feisty winger, who was selected 147th overall in the 2010…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

The Magical Fourth Year Is Not A Myth

Fred Poulin | March 1, 2013

In the era of in-depth analysis, sabermetrics and advanced statistics, fantasy hockey managers are trying to find unique and more complicated ways to beat the opposition and win their fantasy drafts.…

Categories Fantasy, Previews and Predictions

Are Brian Gionta’s Best Days Long Gone?

Fred Poulin | February 26, 2013

Despite the Montreal Canadiens’ strong start this season, some players are struggling offensively for the Eastern Conference leaders. One of them is captain Brian Gionta. In 19 contests this season,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles

Top 10 Hardest Hitters in the NHL February 2013 Edition

Fred Poulin | February 25, 2013

Hockey is one of the most physical games on the planet, as a result you are bound to see physical contacts between players. Whether it is with a thunderous hip check or…

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The Canadiens Playing With a High Level Of Prust

Fred Poulin | February 21, 2013

On July 1st 2012 when it was announced that the Montreal Canadiens had signed gritty forward Brendon Prust to a four deal worth $10 million, most Canadiens fans did not…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles

Calder Trophy: Top 10 Candidates

Fred Poulin | February 18, 2013

About one-third into the shortened NHL season, enough games have been played to have a good idea who the leading candidates are for the top rookie in the NHL. This…

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Top 10 Undrafted NHL Players in 2013

Fred Poulin | February 5, 2013

While draft day is always exciting for the best young players in the world and their families, some of them always seem to slip through the cracks and elude the…

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After the Winnipeg Jets, the Quebec Nordiques?

Fred Poulin | February 1, 2013

20 years ago today, on February 1st, 1993, Gary Bettman was named the commissioner of the National Hockey League. However, after yesterday’s announcement by Greg Jamison, a close friend of…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, The Business of Hockey
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