Eric Engels

Price tribute should leave lasting impression on young Canadiens

Eric Engels

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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.

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj finding comfort zone in depth role

Arber Xhekaj has been providing more evidence of just how comfortable he's become in the role he had so much trouble nailing down last season. Eric Engels has the story.

Fowler channels Price's poise as Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

Canadiens show character in comeback win over Mammoth

Thursday's win was the response the Canadiens were looking for after Tuesday's embarrassing brush with history. Eric Engels explains how Montreal showed its character by coming back to beat the Mammoth in OT.

Canadiens on wrong side of history in skid-stopping comeback win for Jets

No matter how poorly the Canadiens played, they were in the best position possible with the clock ticking down, and then they inexcusably crumbled.

Canadiens notebook: Texier confident, Guhle throwing it back, Kreider coming

Canadiens' Evans among veterans stepping up in Suzuki's absence

What Jake Evans has provided in Nick Suzuki's absence is worth highlighting, especially considering the standard he's set for his Canadiens teammates. Eric Engels explains how Saturday's win showcased the impact Montreal's veterans have made without their captain.

Canadiens complete perfect road trip without Suzuki

No Nick Suzuki, no Ivan Demidov, no Mike Matheson, no functional power play, no problem for the Canadiens. Eric Engels breaks down a collective game from Montreal to complete a perfect road trip.

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

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.