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 win big with Ivan Demidov contract extension

The Canadiens locked up a huge piece of their core with an eight-year Ivan Demidov extension on Wednesday. Eric Engels explains why this could turn out to be a big win for Montreal.

Why Canadiens GM Hughes won't be making waves in free-agency pool

Canadiens still focused on trade market after using 2026 first-round pick

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes is confident he'll be able to execute a move in the coming days, weeks or months. Selecting Gleb Pugachyov with the No. 26 pick on Friday didn't weaken that position at all in his eyes.

Canadiens 2026 NHL Draft preview: Hughes, Gorton looking to make a splash

For the first time in a long time, the Montreal Canadiens are headed into the NHL Draft focusing much more on the present than the future.

Carey Price’s journey to Hall of Fame paved by awe-inspiring greatness

Canadiens mailbag: Will Kent Hughes land second-line centre before July 1?

With the NHL Draft eight days away and trade rumours swirling, it's the perfect time to answer some pressing questions. Eric Engels gives his answers to some hot-button topics facing the Canadiens this off-season and beyond.

Canadiens' Suzuki, Caufield win Selke, Lady Byng trophies

Nick Suzuki grew up idolizing the likes of Patrice Bergeron. Now, he's joined his ranks as a Selke Trophy winner — and on the same day teammate Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng, no less.

Canadiens' Demidov incentivized to sign long-term extension as soon as possible

Brendan Gallagher has 'plenty more to give' as Canadiens tenure comes to end

The pain of Brendan Gallagher's final months with the Canadiens won't soon heal. But he'll carry that feeling until the next opportunity to pull new teammates into the fight arrives as his lifelong pursuit of the Cup continues.