Eric Engels

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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' Nick Suzuki levels up in crucial win over Capitals

Nick Suzuki has levelled up his game, and all the Canadiens were doing in their win over the Capitals was following the captain's lead, writes Eric Engels.

'Special player': Schaefer's record-breaking performance spoils Canadiens' return

Newhook's return to Canadiens spurs competition needed for playoff sprint

Major injuries to Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook got in the way, but both are now primed to help the Canadiens emerge from an even more critical phase, writes Eric Engels.

Canadiens focusing on defensive details ahead of sprint to playoffs

As margins thin and errors become even more magnified down the stretch, it’s defence that wins out. The Canadiens know they have major work to do in that department, writes Eric Engels.

Biggest goal of Suzuki's life revives Canada in win over Czechia

Slafkovsky's leadership fuelling Slovakia's run to Olympic medal round

This was Team Slovakia in full flight, chests puffed out, confidence spilling over the brim to put a stranglehold on a tired German side. They played in the image of their best player — Juraj Slafkovsky. Eric Engels digs into the budding star's growth.

Slafkovsky's complete effort in Slovakia win reflects growth from first Olympics

Turns out Juraj Slafkovsky wasn't quite ready to give up his Olympics crown. The 2022 MVP instead kicked things up a notch, showing off his improved play to lead Slovakia to an upset win over Finland, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

Nick Suzuki's Olympic dream formed watching idol Crosby score golden goal

Canadiens' Gorton exploring all possibilities ahead of NHL trade deadline

“We’d like to be aggressive, and we will be, if need be.” Jeff Gorton knows he's in a tricky spot as his team approaches the trade deadline. Eric Engels sat down to discuss strategies with the Canadiens president of hockey operations.