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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.

6 Potential Roadblocks Regarding the Sale of the Phoenix Coyotes

Fred Poulin | April 20, 2012

Almost three years after the beginning of the desert saga when the NHL bought the franchise out of bankruptcy in October 2009, we still don’t know what is going to…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, The Business of Hockey

The Next Undrafted Gem? Alexandre Mallet

Fred Poulin | April 17, 2012

Alexandre Mallet DOB: May 22, 1992 NHL Rights: N/A Drafted: Undrafted Height: 6’1″  Weight: 195 lbs Position: Centre Current Team: Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)              …

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, QMJHL

Is your team stacked with notable playoff performers? Western Conference Edition

Fred Poulin | April 11, 2012

With the 2012 playoffs looming, it is a good time to have a look at which NHL players are renowned for bringing their game to the next level. Players like…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Fantasy, Hockey History, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues, Uncategorized, Vancouver Canucks

Is your team stacked with notable playoff performers? Eastern Conference Edition

Fred Poulin | April 10, 2012

With the 2012 playoffs looming, it is a good time to have a look at which NHL players are renowned for bringing their game to the next level. Players like…

Categories Boston Bruins, Fantasy, Florida Panthers, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Glendale at War with the NHL

Fred Poulin | April 4, 2012

The saga about the Phoenix Coyotes took another twisted turn yesterday when the City of Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs “blew a fuse” during the Glendale City Council Budget Workshop. Before…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, The Business of Hockey

Top Candidates for the Montreal Canadiens GM Position

Fred Poulin | April 1, 2012

A few days after owner Geoff Molson finally decided to fire general manager Pierre Gauthier, it’s time to have a look at the potential candidates for one of the most…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

The Montreal Canadiens have fired GM Pierre Gauthier

Fred Poulin | March 29, 2012

Canadiens’ owner Geoff Molson will make the official announcement during a press conference at the Brossard Sports Complex at 11h45. The Canadiens are last in the Eastern Conference with a 29-34-14…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, Uncategorized

Done Deal Between Quebecor Media, Mayor Regis Labeaume Regarding New Arena in Quebec City

Fred Poulin | March 25, 2012

The mayor of Quebec City Regis Labeaume will make a major announcement later today pertaining to the construction of a new arena. The press conference is scheduled for 1PM EDT…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL News, NHL Rumors

The magical fourth season: Myth or Reality?

Fred Poulin | March 16, 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, Top 10 Lists

Top 10 Hardest Hitters in the NHL

Fred Poulin | March 12, 2012

Whether it is with a thunderous hip check or a shattering body check, certain players know how to put skaters on the ice a la Scott Stevens. As a result, when…

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Andrei Markov returns to action with composure, Canadiens beat Canucks 4-1

Fred Poulin | March 11, 2012

With only 13 games left to their miserable season, the Montreal Canadiens welcomed back all-star defenseman Andrei Markov to their line-up after a 17-month absence. The result was a convincing…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks

The Next Undrafted Gem? Yanni Gourde

Fred Poulin | March 5, 2012

Yanni Gourde DOB: December 15, 1991 NHL Rights: N/A Drafted: Undrafted Height: 5’09″  Weight: 160 lbs Position: Centre/left wing Current Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)                           ◊◊◊◊ Currently first in…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, QMJHL
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