Eric Engels
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Sr. Columnist @Sportsnet. Montreal Canadiens/NHL Beat http://threads.net/snericengels Insta: http://instagram.com/snericengels/
On what we’re seeing from the Habs so far… Plus: should David Reinbacher play Saturday if Mike Matheson remains unavailable? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Why Canadiens should be encouraged by early-season process despite record
The Montreal Canadiens weren't exactly aiming for 3-3-1 in their first seven games. But they can take some solace in the fact that their play remains strong, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.
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On what we’re seeing from the Habs so far… Plus: should David Reinbacher play Saturday if Mike Matheson remains unavailable? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Why Canadiens should be encouraged by early-season process despite record
The Montreal Canadiens weren't exactly aiming for 3-3-1 in their first seven games. But they can take some solace in the fact that their play remains strong, writes Sportsnet's Eric Engels.
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Dobes is a fighter. But right now he’s fighting the puck and fighting to keep his net. On the early-season challenge he’s facing 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Dobes fighting for starter's crease after another frustrating loss
Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals was a step back for Jakub Dobes, who is serving up early-season proof of how elusive consistency can be at his position.
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On a “beast” performance from Guhle. The Canadiens needed it, and they need him to stay healthy and keep delivering. 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Healthy Guhle proving worth to Canadiens: 'He's a beast'
Injuries have plagued Kaiden Guhle's young career. But now, finally healthy, he's able to prove just how valuable he is to the Canadiens.
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On a “beast” performance from Guhle. The Canadiens needed it, and they need him to stay healthy and keep delivering. 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Healthy Guhle proving worth to Canadiens: 'He's a beast'
Injuries have plagued Kaiden Guhle's young career. But now, finally healthy, he's able to prove just how valuable he is to the Canadiens.
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On the buttons that were pushed on the Habs this past week👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' St. Louis, Hughes stoking internal competition
Competition is a driving force, and it’s heating up all over the Canadiens’ lineup. Eric Engels has more on how Martin St. Louis and Kent Hughes are keeping players on notice.
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On Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
'We want Larkin': Canadiens fans send message to Red Wings star
"We want Larkin": The chants started before Saturday’s game even got underway, and they only grew louder as it went on. Eric Engels has more on the message Canadiens fans sent Dylan Larkin and how th...
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On Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
'We want Larkin': Canadiens fans send message to Red Wings star
"We want Larkin": The chants started before Saturday’s game even got underway, and they only grew louder as it went on. Eric Engels has more on the message Canadiens fans sent Dylan Larkin and how th...
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Small delay, hopefully not a setback for Montembeault www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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 ...
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On the new identity line for the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Newhook line helps Canadiens restore balance despite loss
While the Canadiens lost precious points in the standings Thursday, the performance from the new line of Josh Anderson, Alex Newhook and Chris Kreider was a silver lining worth focusing on.
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On the new identity line for the Canadiens 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Newhook line helps Canadiens restore balance despite loss
While the Canadiens lost precious points in the standings Thursday, the performance from the new line of Josh Anderson, Alex Newhook and Chris Kreider was a silver lining worth focusing on.
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The Canadiens need more from a lot of players… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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.
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Does Florian Xhekaj play? Oliver Kapanen? Adam Engstrom? Sam Montembeault? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Rematch against Hurricanes prompts early lineup dilemma for Canadiens
When the Canadiens play their home opener against the champion Hurricanes Tuesday, it'll be anything but just one of 84 games. For coach Martin St. Louis, that means some difficult lineup decisions ar...
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Juraj Slafkovsky was seething after the game, as he should’ve been. He and his teammates were careless in a costly second period, repeating an old habit that must immediately be addressed 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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.
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Juraj Slafkovsky was seething after the game, as he should’ve been. He and his teammates were careless in a costly second period, repeating an old habit that must immediately be addressed 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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.
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On Crosby looking the same as he ever did. He’s not even thinking of stopping, which is a gift to the Penguins—and to all of us👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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.
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On Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier, who are both in the last year of their deal and both facing a similar decision about their future👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Anderson, Carrier reinforce value to Canadiens in strong start to season
If the Canadiens are to take the next step, they'll need guys like Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier to step up. They did just that in the opening win, but now the math gets more complicated. Eric Engel...
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On Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier, who are both in the last year of their deal and both facing a similar decision about their future👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Anderson, Carrier reinforce value to Canadiens in strong start to season
If the Canadiens are to take the next step, they'll need guys like Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier to step up. They did just that in the opening win, but now the math gets more complicated. Eric Engel...
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“I saw that a lot of people have a lot of opinions of me…”—Jakub Dobes. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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...
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Let’s all wish Wayne a speedy recovery!!!
Wayne Chow 🇨🇦 🍁@waynechow.bsky.social · 3w agoI had a heart attack this afternoon and am in the hospital for at least 2 or 3 days. Patient next to me had the #gohabsgo game on so I know they won. 😀 Have a great season! @arponbasu.bsky.social @ericengels.bsky.social
On Defiant Dobes👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
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...
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Setting up this Habs season. Can they keep the right mindset to keep moving forward? www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens must remain grounded amid soaring expectations
The Montreal Canadiens have earned their high expectations heading into this season. Now, the task is to remain grounded, writes Eric Engels.
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One-on-one with Martin St. Louis, looking at how his computer works… 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
How St. Louis' focus on process is driving Canadiens toward contention
Martin St. Louis knows that if the Canadiens want to reach the ultimate goal, he must lead the way in both process and attitude. Eric Engels sits down with the Montreal coach to set up the season.
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One-on-one with Martin St. Louis, looking at how his computer works… 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
How St. Louis' focus on process is driving Canadiens toward contention
Martin St. Louis knows that if the Canadiens want to reach the ultimate goal, he must lead the way in both process and attitude. Eric Engels sits down with the Montreal coach to set up the season.
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One more… Here’s Martin St. Louis on how much the work Adam Nicholas has done—especially in the summer months—has possibly given the Canadiens a competitive advantage:
Sat down with Martin St. Louis for a feature coming @Sportsnet in the am. Here’s a little something from our conversation that won’t be found in there but was certainly still worth sharing:
On Montembeault’s surprising—and convincing—return to the Canadiens’ crease: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Montembeault among best pre-season surprises
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On Dach, and the lack of objectivity about his play through camp. It’s okay to want more from him, especially given his situation. But he’s not the only player who should be looking over his shoulder here… www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Kirby Dach in tough to earn spot, win over fans
It might be nearly impossible for Kirby Dach to silence the critics, even though the negativity seems over the top. He faces a tough battle to make the Canadiens' opening-night lineup.
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Canadiens notebook: On what Reinbacher has shown on and off the ice, on Xhekaj’s path to a spot, and on Montembeault’s rebirth 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens notebook: Reinbacher, Xhekaj, Montembeault pushing to stay
David Reinbacher, Florian Xhekaj and Samuel Montembeault are doing everything in their power to show they deserve meaningful minutes for the Canadiens. They all could help the club with their best gam...
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