Eric Engels

Canadiens showcase new era of talent, depth in decisive win over Flames

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 mid-season report: Good results driven by talent

Despite injuries to key players and mostly subpar goaltending, Eric Engels says it couldn't have gone much better for the Montreal Canadiens through a little more than half a season.

Canadiens end road trip with lineup, game in proper balance

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

It was a tough afternoon for the Canadiens, but a great one for Team Canada. Eric Engels breaks down Jordan Binnington's shutout performance and how the reunion of Brendan Gallagher and Phillip Danault gave Montreal something to take from the loss.

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

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

After nearly a month away from the net he’d occupied more than any other Canadiens goaltender over the last two-and-a-half years, Samuel Montembeault showed what kind of character he has in a bounce-back win.

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

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

With nearly half the season banked, despite adversity that came with injuries, illness, a goaltending crisis and one particularly bad run of play, the Canadiens have remained on the path they wanted to be on from the start.