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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.

Top Candidates for the Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Position

Fred Poulin | May 31, 2012

Now that Bob Hartley has been officially hired by the Calgary Flames to coach for his good friend and current general manager Jay Feaster, and not for the Montreal Canadiens…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Teuvo Teräväinen – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – As Exciting as The TiVo

Fred Poulin | May 30, 2012

Teuvo Teravainen THW Close-Up: Date of birth: September 11th, 1994 Place of birth: Helsinki, Finland Ht: 5-11 Wt: 170 Shoots: Left Position: Center/winger NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in…

Categories International Hockey, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, World Junior Hockey Championship

Bob Hartley to be named the Montreal Canadiens’ next head coach

Fred Poulin | May 28, 2012

Now that the Mastercard Memorial Cup is over after the host team, the Shawinigan Cataractes, eliminated Dale Hunter’s London Knights 2-1 in overtime yesterday at Centre Bionest on Anton Zlobin’s…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, QMJHL

The 2012 Summer Goalie Market

Fred Poulin | May 24, 2012

With a little more than one month to go before the July 1st Unrestricted Free Agents frenzy begins, questions abound regarding the status of quality goaltenders such as Roberto Luongo,…

Categories Previews and Predictions, The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Scott Laughton – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – A player you can bet a Laught-on

Fred Poulin | May 23, 2012

Scott Laughton THW Close-Up: Date of birth: May 30th, 1994 Place of birth: Oakville, Ontario Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175 Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in…

Categories CHL, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, OHL, Player Profiles, World Junior Hockey Championship

Olli Määttä – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile

Fred Poulin | May 17, 2012

Olli Määttä THW Close-Up: Date of birth: August 22nd, 1994 Place of birth: Jyväskylä, Finland Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in 2012…

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Charles Hudon – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – How Hudo-ing?

Fred Poulin | May 14, 2012

Charles Hudon THW Close-Up: Date of birth: June 23rd, 1994 Place of birth: Boisbriand, Quebec Ht: 5-10 Wt: 170 Shoots: Left Position: Left wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 *** Click…

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Martin Frk – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – Frk-ing good!

Fred Poulin | May 2, 2012

Martin Frk THW Close-Up: Date of birth: October 5th, 1993 Place of birth: Karlov Vary, Czech Republic Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Shoots: Right Position: Right wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012…

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Montreal Canadiens Name Marc Bergevin New General Manager

Fred Poulin | May 2, 2012

It was announced earlier this morning that, Marc Bergevin, assistant GM for the Chicago Blackhawks, will finally be the Montreal Canadiens’ new GM after weeks of speculation by the fans…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Ryan Murray – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile

Fred Poulin | April 29, 2012

Ryan Murray THW Close-Up: Date of birth: September 27th, 1993 Place of birth: White City, Saskatchewan, Canada Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 ***…

Categories CHL, Edmonton Oilers, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, Uncategorized, WHL

The magical fourth year: 10 players you want to draft for next season!

Fred Poulin | April 25, 2012

In the era of in-depth analysis, sabermetrics and advanced statistics, more and more fantasy experts are talking about the magical fourth season for NHL players. Most of you would ask,…

Categories Fantasy, Player Profiles, Previews and Predictions, Top 10 Lists

The Next Undrafted Gem? Cameron Critchlow

Fred Poulin | April 23, 2012

Cameron Critchlow DOB: December 18, 1991 NHL Rights: N/A Drafted: Undrafted Height: 5’10″  Weight: 190 lbs Position: Left Winger Current Team: Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) ◊◊◊◊ Never known for his offensive…

Categories CHL, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, QMJHL
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