Eric Engels

Despite 'prohibitive' price, Larkin trade to Canadiens remains possible

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Eric Engels, born and raised in Montreal, is in his 19th season covering the Montreal Canadiens. He has been a multi-platform Canadiens and NHL Insider since he joined Sportsnet in the spring of 2015. In addition to his written work, Engels is featured on Sportsnet radio and contributes regularly to Sportsnet’s regional and national television broadcasts.

Fowler cementing place as Canadiens starter with another win

After a 46-save shutout against the Blues, goaltender Jacob Fowler is making it impossible for the Canadiens to turn away from him, writes Eric Engels.

Canadiens' Fowler proves big-game reputation in win over Jets in Heritage Classic

Canadiens gear up for great outdoors at Heritage Classic: 'Can't wait'

Outdoor hockey in Winnipeg, mercifully in October rather than December or January. The Canadiens will experience many memories from their childhood days when they face the Jets in the Heritage Classic on Sunday night.

Centres stabilize Canadiens in first game without Suzuki

All four of Montreal's centres played reliable and predictable on Friday, which is exactly what the Canadiens will need to carry them through the adversity they’re facing without Nick Suzuki.

Canadiens facing significant adversity in Suzuki's absence

Canadiens' Dobes misses chance to right ship with costly penalty

This 4-3 overtime loss for the Montreal Canadiens was the result of a series of bad decisions, and the last one will haunt the player who needed a win most.

Canadiens notebook: Lefty-righty defence balance boosted by Reinbacher

David Reinbacher has given the Montreal Canadiens the ability to play three lefty-righty defensive pairs. Eric Engels explains how having that consistency on the blue line opens up so much for the Habs.

Dominant showing in win over Sabres a welcome development for Canadiens' Suzuki line

Why Canadiens should be encouraged by early-season process despite record

The Montreal Canadiens weren't exactly aiming for 3-3-1 in their first seven games. But they can take some solace in the fact that their play remains strong, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.