Eric Engels

Canadiens mid-season report: Good results driven by talent

Eric Engels

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Eric Engels, born and raised in Montreal, is in his 16th season on the Canadiens beat. He’s a multi-platform Canadiens and NHL Insider who joined Sportsnet in the spring of 2015. In addition to his written work, Engels is featured on Sportsnet radio across the country and contributes regularly to Sportsnet’s regional and national television broadcasts.

Canadiens end road trip with lineup, game in proper balance

This was a gutsy win, earned on the second half of a back-to-back, against a rested Dallas Stars team, and it showed just how well the pieces have fallen into place for the Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens shut out by Binnington, but Gallagher-Danault reunion shows promise

Canadiens' depth the difference in wild win over Hurricanes

Guys like Arber Xhekaj, Adam Engstrom and Jayden Struble elevated their games for the Canadiens on Thursday. The depth paid off in a big way.

Suzuki's versatility punches his Olympic ticket while Canadiens teammates wait

Nick Suzuki made it impossible for Team Canada to leave him at home this team. The Canadiens captain has earned the call for the Olympics after missing out on the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Canadiens' Montembeault takes big first step toward progress in win over Panthers

Canadiens' Slafkovsky emerging as a threat that can't be ignored

Despite the loss, Juraj Slafkovsky was the best player on the ice for either team on Sunday night, and the Canadiens have needed every bit of that talent of late. Eric Engels digs into Montreal's undeniable emerging star.

Danault finds renewed purpose with Canadiens as Montembeault seeks redemption

Phillip Danault is already feeling better one game into his second stint in Montreal. Eric Engels has the story on Danault's renewal and Samuel Montembeault's upcoming return.

Canadiens take gifts from Bruins to end pre-holiday slog on a high

Geoff Molson committed to making Canadiens a winner on, off the ice

Sportsnet's Eric Engels sat down with Canadiens owner Geoff Molson to talk about how the Canadiens have bounced back as an organization and where they go from here.