Eric Engels

'Difficult to accept': Canada's Auger-Aliassime forced out of NBO with injury

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.

Shapovalov's injury troubles continue with frustrating first-round exit from NBO

Denis Shapovalov’s run at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers was cut dramatically short on Tuesday afternoon when he hobbled off centre court. Eric Engels has more on another injury for the Canadian.

Canadiens hiring Lalonde for his experience, notes on Dach, Dobes, Hage

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

If you’re hoping for a big splash, we regret to inform you Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes won’t be making one in the unrestricted free-agent pool. Eric Engels says there are reasons to pay attention, though.

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

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

“I believe I should stop all of them.” Such was the mentality Carey Price carried throughout his career, from the world juniors, to the NHL, and now, to the Hall of Fame. Eric Engels looks back at the goaltender's journey.

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

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.