Eric Engels

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

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 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.

Canadiens brass committed to filling holes in roster: 'Plenty of work to do'

What Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes saw against the Hurricanes only confirmed what they already knew: There is still plenty of work to do to build the Canadiens into a true contender.

Canadiens' bright future will be shaped by pain from loss to Hurricanes

Canadiens must bring Gallagher's competitiveness to keep season alive vs. Hurricanes

Brendan Gallagher would give everything he has to keep this Canadiens season alive, but he won’t be turned to in Friday’s elimination game against the Hurricanes. Eric Engels tells us why that might be a mistake.