Eric Engels

Trade for Alex Carrier a no-brainer for Canadiens

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' Dach facing hard truths, working to grow through adversity

At 23-years-old and coming off a serious knee injury, Kirby Dach is arriving at a crossroads. How he approaches this reality check and how much he invests into the work will come to define the rest of his career. Eric Engels has the story.

With love of game rekindled, Laine can help advance Canadiens' rebuild

Sabres' slump puts latest phase of seemingly interminable rebuild in question

After a meeting with owner Terry Pegula on Monday, the Buffalo Sabres know their job is to get out of their slump together. If that doesn't happen, it's hard to pinpoint where it goes from here.

Self-destructive mistakes hurt Canadiens again

Despite a strong bid on Saturday to restore some of the dignity sacrificed two days prior in the 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Canadiens once again beat themselves.

Canadiens' blowout loss to Penguins exposes gaping hole on right side of blue line

Bettman confident 'very constructive' relationship with NHLPA will lead to quick CBA

The NHL's improved relationship with NHLPA leadership is reason for optimism when it comes to avoiding trouble in CBA negotiations.

Gretzky says Canada will matchup well at 4 Nations Face-Off

In February, Gretzky's insatiable appetite for the sport will be filled with the first best-on-best competition we’ve witnessed since the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, and he is as excited as any hockey fan to see it.

Canadiens can learn something from how top-scoring Capitals generate offence

Canadiens can't get too high after mistake-riddled win over Predators

The Canadiens "played with fire," according to Martin St. Louis, but thankfully avoided burning themselves against the Predators. If they don't correct what they did wrong on Thursday night in a hurry, their relevance in the playoff hunt will be a distant thought.