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.

New contract represents high upside for Alexandre Texier, Canadiens

If the upside wasn’t obvious enough to Alexandre Texier, he wouldn’t have signed the $5-million contract he was offered by the Canadiens on Wednesday. Eric Engels dives into why the commitment made sense for both Montreal and Texier.

Canadiens focus on process, not excuses after latest loss

Canadiens' Demidov impressing teammates, dominating as expected

Everything Demidov has done since stepping out of Russia and into the brightest spotlight in the NHL, in Montreal, has been nothing short of impressive.

Despite loss, Canadiens gain better blue-line balance in Guhle's return

On a night that they lost a few too many battles and the game to the Red Wings, the Canadiens gained something that they've been searching for all season: The right mix on their blue line.

Canadiens out-muscle Panthers to claim top spot in Atlantic Division

Canadiens showcase new era of talent, depth in decisive win over Flames

With the fans at Bell Centre surfing the wave for five minutes, Dustin Wolf's first-period performance became a distant memory. As did the days over which the the Canadiens' lack of opportunism too often cost them games.

Canadiens mid-season report: Good results driven by talent

Despite injuries to key players and mostly subpar goaltending, Eric Engels says it couldn't have gone much better for the Montreal Canadiens through a little more than half a season.

Canadiens end road trip with lineup, game in proper balance

Canadiens shut out by Binnington, but Gallagher-Danault reunion shows promise

It was a tough afternoon for the Canadiens, but a great one for Team Canada. Eric Engels breaks down Jordan Binnington's shutout performance and how the reunion of Brendan Gallagher and Phillip Danault gave Montreal something to take from the loss.