Eric Engels

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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.

Injury to Canadiens' Montembeault tough blow in quest for redemption

Samuel Montembeault’s redemption tour has been postponed. As Eric Engels writes, after working so hard to earn this opportunity, now the goalie must dust off the pickaxes again just to grind his way back up to the surface.

Newhook line helps Canadiens restore balance despite loss

Canadiens' effort nowhere near good enough to beat Hurricanes

Tuesday's game wasn’t the cathartic experience the Canadiens were hoping for. It was was more like trauma relived, with the Hurricanes once again frustrating the Canadiens at every turn.

Demidov injury a big challenge for Canadiens to overcome

It won't be easy for the Canadiens to replace Ivan Demidov. His exceptional playmaking and crucial presence on the power play surely will be missed for the next two to four weeks.

Rematch against Hurricanes prompts early lineup dilemma for Canadiens

Canadiens know bad second-period habits must be addressed with urgency

An old problem has resurfaced for the Canadiens. The team must figure out a way to avoid second-period letdowns if it wants to make another big push this season.

Sidney Crosby's staying power appears eternal — in the NHL, and in Pittsburgh

Even at 39, Sidney Crosby has shown already this season that he's not backing down from any challengers. Which speaks to his amazing staying power, writes Eric Engels.

Anderson, Carrier reinforce value to Canadiens in strong start to season

Defiant Dobes seals Canadiens' season-opening win over Maple Leafs

Jakub Dobes is a defiant competitor, a guy blocking every puck like he’s batting away every barb of criticism that’s ever stung him. The Canadiens goalie showed what he's all about in a season-opening win in Toronto.