Eric Engels

Canadiens Notebook: Early signs suggest Demidov will take another 'step'

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' Dobes has right mindset to keep starter's role

So much of goaltending is about mindset, and it’s hard to imagine Jakub Dobes having a better one heading into his first official season as Montreal Canadiens starter. Eric Engels explains.

Why Day 1 isn't too soon to read into Canadiens' forward lines

Canadiens training camp preview: Pressure is on to meet high expectations

The Canadiens have earned the hype. But this next step out of the rebuild is a huge leap, and we're going to find out if the Canadiens are ready to take it without tripping, writes Eric Engels.

Canadiens notebook: 'It-factor' keeps Martin St. Louis in Montreal long term

Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes are betting on their coach's "it-factor" to take the Canadiens from emerging team to Stanley Cup champion. Eric Engels addresses the new contract for Martin St. Louis and much more in his Canadiens notebook.

Canadiens make easy bet on Kreider's experience, offensive upside

Canadiens notebook: Latest buzz around Matheson, Bolduc and Xhekaj

In what has turned out to be a fairly quiet off-season, chatter around Mike Matheson, Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj is flowing around the Canadiens these days, writes Eric Engels.

Shelton rides improved all-around game to NBO title defence

Ben Shelton did it again.

Nakashima halts Jodar's meteoric rise to set up all-American National Bank Open final

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

There was hope Felix Auger-Aliassime would record his best-ever result at this year's National Bank Open. But instead, his tournament ended before it even had a chance to get started.