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 continue upwards trend in dominant win over Oilers
Eric Engels
Something appears to have clicked into place for the Canadiens, who were so dominant in Monday's win over the Oilers, that they made you wonder how they could be the same team we saw earlier this season.
Canadiens' win over Blue Jackets a step forward in maturation process
Eric Engels
Canadiens know short-term pain offers better path to long-term gain
Eric Engels
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is doing the only thing that makes sense at this juncture: Nothing.
Canadiens can't let frustrating loss prevent them from building on healthier process
Eric Engels
It won’t be of any consolation to the Montreal Canadiens, but the game they played against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday was unquestionably their most mature one of the season. If they can keep playing like this, better results are likely to come.
Canadiens' slump-busting win over Sabres delivered by team's top players
Eric Engels
Canadiens must raise emotional engagement, effort level to end losing streak
Eric Engels
The level of emotion simply isn't where it needs to be for the slumping Canadiens. If that doesn't change soon, things will just get worse.
Canadiens Notebook: Weber's completeness, competitiveness made him a Hall of Famer
Eric Engels
There were 43 bullet points in the Hall of Fame pamphlet, painting a complete picture of Shea Weber’s worthiness of hockey’s ultimate honour.
Canadiens' psyche fragile but not fractured after good performance goes unrewarded
Eric Engels
Canadiens not satisfied after good effort still falls short
Eric Engels
If they’re going to move forward, they’re going to need to digest this game differently.