Eric Engels
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Sr. Columnist @Sportsnet. Montreal Canadiens/NHL Beat http://threads.net/snericengels Insta: http://instagram.com/snericengels/
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Matheson, Canadiens working together to keep lowlights to a minimum
Mike Matheson knows he committed too many egregious turnovers last season.
But the Canadiens and Matheson are working together to keep the lowlights to a minimum this season, and he's now playing at...
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Had an interview with Matheson today.
He’s been tremendous through the start of this season, and the way the Canadiens have come together has only helped him. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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He’s been tremendous through the start of this season, and the way the Canadiens have come together has only helped him. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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On Martin St. Louis leading with empathy, accountability and humility. He was initially relatable because of his experience as a player, but he has remained relatable by never putting himself above his team www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
St. Louis’ accountability sets standard for strong Canadiens leadership
Good coaches don’t put themselves above the team, and have the humility to publicly admit they can be better. That's just the latest example of how Martin St. Louis has set the standard for leadership...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On Martin St. Louis leading with empathy, accountability and humility. He was initially relatable because of his experience as a player, but he has remained relatable by never putting himself above his team www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On Martin St. Louis leading with empathy, accountability and humility. He was initially relatable because of his experience as a player, but he has remained relatable by never putting himself above his team www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
St. Louis’ accountability sets standard for strong Canadiens leadership
Good coaches don’t put themselves above the team, and have the humility to publicly admit they can be better. That's just the latest example of how Martin St. Louis has set the standard for leadership...
www.sportsnet.ca
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On Martin St. Louis leading with empathy, accountability and humility. He was initially relatable because of his experience as a player, but he has remained relatable by never putting himself above his team www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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On Dach and the Canadiens growing up 👇🏻
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Win over Mammoth keeps Dach, Canadiens reaping rewards of strong process
Kirby Dach hasn’t been perfect. Nor have the Canadiens.
But both he and the team are getting what they’ve earned so far this season, including a 10th win of the season on Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
On Dach and the Canadiens growing up 👇🏻
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On Dach and the Canadiens growing up 👇🏻
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Win over Mammoth keeps Dach, Canadiens reaping rewards of strong process
Kirby Dach hasn’t been perfect. Nor have the Canadiens.
But both he and the team are getting what they’ve earned so far this season, including a 10th win of the season on Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
On Dach and the Canadiens growing up 👇🏻
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On Newhook increasing his value to the Canadiens👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Newhook realizing potential, proving worth in elevated role with Canadiens
The energy, versatility, and intention he’s bringing are elevating his status with the Canadiens. And the idea he can maintain that is being proven with each passing shift.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
On Newhook increasing his value to the Canadiens👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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The Canadiens have time to fix their problems.
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' talent saves them a point in 'outlier' game versus Flyers
The Canadiens went from bad to worse after falling behind 3-0 Tuesday. But the talent of the team popped regardless, leading to a valuable point. It's a luxury the Canadiens have been waiting to posse...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The Canadiens have time to fix their problems.
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
The Canadiens have time to fix their problems.
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' talent saves them a point in 'outlier' game versus Flyers
The Canadiens went from bad to worse after falling behind 3-0 Tuesday. But the talent of the team popped regardless, leading to a valuable point. It's a luxury the Canadiens have been waiting to posse...
www.sportsnet.ca
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The Canadiens have time to fix their problems.
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
But after waiting a very long time to have a team that can outscore its problems, it’s finally here now…👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Had an interview with Matheson today.
He’s been tremendous through the start of this season, and the way the Canadiens have come together has only helped him. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
He’s been tremendous through the start of this season, and the way the Canadiens have come together has only helped him. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Matheson, Canadiens working together to keep lowlights to a minimum
Mike Matheson knows he committed too many egregious turnovers last season.
But the Canadiens and Matheson are working together to keep the lowlights to a minimum this season, and he's now playing at...
www.sportsnet.ca
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Had an interview with Matheson today.
He’s been tremendous through the start of this season, and the way the Canadiens have come together has only helped him. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
He’s been tremendous through the start of this season, and the way the Canadiens have come together has only helped him. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Reposted by Eric Engels
On the unity of the Canadiens, from Montembeault to Struble and everyone in between 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens come together to beat Senators in yet another thriller at Bell Centre
Samuel Montembeault had every reason to feel dejected in Saturday's game against the Senators.
But his Canadiens teammates picked him up, and they won the game together, like they have all season.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:34 AM
On the unity of the Canadiens, from Montembeault to Struble and everyone in between 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On the unity of the Canadiens, from Montembeault to Struble and everyone in between 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens come together to beat Senators in yet another thriller at Bell Centre
Samuel Montembeault had every reason to feel dejected in Saturday's game against the Senators.
But his Canadiens teammates picked him up, and they won the game together, like they have all season.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:34 AM
On the unity of the Canadiens, from Montembeault to Struble and everyone in between 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On Caufield’s evolution👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Cole Caufield proving he's among most complete players in NHL
The Canadiens are 8-3-0 right now and Cole Caufield's all-around play is a huge part of that. The 24-year-old is doing so much more than just scoring goals to help his team — he's also playing sound d...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
On Caufield’s evolution👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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On what makes the Canadiens good, even if they’re far from perfect 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Carrier a symbol of depth that's propelled Canadiens to top of Atlantic
Without a play Alexandre Carrier made in the first period, the Canadiens might not have won Tuesday's game. And though the play could’ve easily been forgotten, it should be remembered.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:29 AM
On what makes the Canadiens good, even if they’re far from perfect 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On what makes the Canadiens good, even if they’re far from perfect 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Carrier a symbol of depth that's propelled Canadiens to top of Atlantic
Without a play Alexandre Carrier made in the first period, the Canadiens might not have won Tuesday's game. And though the play could’ve easily been forgotten, it should be remembered.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:29 AM
On what makes the Canadiens good, even if they’re far from perfect 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Reposted by Eric Engels
Lots of Datsyuk comparisons…
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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Polling Scouts: Demidov draws comparisons to NHL greats, past and present
Pavel Datsyuk, Paul Kariya, Nikita Kucherov. Ivan Demidov has taken off for the Canadiens and he's already begun to drawn some lofty comparisons.
Eric Engels talks to a handful of scouts about the y...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Lots of Datsyuk comparisons…
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Lots of Datsyuk comparisons…
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Polling Scouts: Demidov draws comparisons to NHL greats, past and present
Pavel Datsyuk, Paul Kariya, Nikita Kucherov. Ivan Demidov has taken off for the Canadiens and he's already begun to drawn some lofty comparisons.
Eric Engels talks to a handful of scouts about the y...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Lots of Datsyuk comparisons…
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Fun stuff from the guys who know best! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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On the lethal pp combination of Demidov and Suzuki👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Demidov pays dividends on power play as Canadiens topple Canucks
This game turned on a power play, with Ivan Demidov unexpectedly throwing the puck across to Nick Suzuki to give the Montreal Canadiens life.
It's a new alignment that could pay dividends as the youn...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
On the lethal pp combination of Demidov and Suzuki👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On the lethal pp combination of Demidov and Suzuki👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Demidov pays dividends on power play as Canadiens topple Canucks
This game turned on a power play, with Ivan Demidov unexpectedly throwing the puck across to Nick Suzuki to give the Montreal Canadiens life.
It's a new alignment that could pay dividends as the youn...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
On the lethal pp combination of Demidov and Suzuki👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Another major twist along the winding road Laine has traversed to redeem his once-promising career…
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Laine dealt another tough blow as injury jeopardizes future with Canadiens
Patrik Laine's future with Montreal is now in jeopardy after undergoing surgery that will keep him out 12-16 weeks.
It's unfortunate news for the Canadiens, but it’s particularly bad news for the pl...
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October 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Another major twist along the winding road Laine has traversed to redeem his once-promising career…
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The Canadiens were justified to feel officiating cost them a win in Edmonton.
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
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They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
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Canadiens rightfully frustrated by officiating in last-minute loss to Oilers
The Canadiens were playing great in the first period. They were in complete control of this game. So how did they lose 6-5 after going up 5-3 early in the third period? Eric Engels walks you through i...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Canadiens were justified to feel officiating cost them a win in Edmonton.
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
The Canadiens were justified to feel officiating cost them a win in Edmonton.
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens rightfully frustrated by officiating in last-minute loss to Oilers
The Canadiens were playing great in the first period. They were in complete control of this game. So how did they lose 6-5 after going up 5-3 early in the third period? Eric Engels walks you through i...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Canadiens were justified to feel officiating cost them a win in Edmonton.
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
They didn't hold back on the subject after the game...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
How many times have you watched the replay of what Demidov did in overtime last night?
Demidov knew what he was doing with the puck the second he got it and saw Matheson jump over the boards. He broke down the play in overtime for us… 👇🏻
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Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stands out in win, rapidly adjusting to NHL pace
Ivan Demidov's assist on the Canadiens' game-wining goal was an elite play from an elite player who's finding his composure in the world's best — and fastest — league.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How many times have you watched the replay of what Demidov did in overtime last night?
Reposted by Eric Engels
Demidov knew what he was doing with the puck the second he got it and saw Matheson jump over the boards. He broke down the play in overtime for us… 👇🏻
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Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stands out in win, rapidly adjusting to NHL pace
Ivan Demidov's assist on the Canadiens' game-wining goal was an elite play from an elite player who's finding his composure in the world's best — and fastest — league.
www.sportsnet.ca
October 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Demidov knew what he was doing with the puck the second he got it and saw Matheson jump over the boards. He broke down the play in overtime for us… 👇🏻
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Demidov knew what he was doing with the puck the second he got it and saw Matheson jump over the boards. He broke down the play in overtime for us… 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stands out in win, rapidly adjusting to NHL pace
Ivan Demidov's assist on the Canadiens' game-wining goal was an elite play from an elite player who's finding his composure in the world's best — and fastest — league.
www.sportsnet.ca
October 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Demidov knew what he was doing with the puck the second he got it and saw Matheson jump over the boards. He broke down the play in overtime for us… 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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Prior to Monday's win, Martin St. Louis said Jakub Dobes deserved to start.
After making multiple timely saves in the Canadiens victory, it's easy to conclude the 24-year-old deserves to start more.
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After making multiple timely saves in the Canadiens victory, it's easy to conclude the 24-year-old deserves to start more.
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Canadiens' Dobes shines in win over Sabres, earns more opportunity
Prior to Monday's win, Martin St. Louis said Jakub Dobes deserved to start.
After making multiple timely saves in the Canadiens victory, it's easy to conclude the 24-year-old deserves to start more.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Prior to Monday's win, Martin St. Louis said Jakub Dobes deserved to start.
After making multiple timely saves in the Canadiens victory, it's easy to conclude the 24-year-old deserves to start more.
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
After making multiple timely saves in the Canadiens victory, it's easy to conclude the 24-year-old deserves to start more.
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