Eric Engels
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Muller must redeem himself, lean on Canadiens' leaders in must-win Game 5
If the Montreal Canadiens don't play the players that got them here, they will likely go down looking instead of swinging in Game 5 against the Flyers. → Read More
Canadiens not good enough in series-shifting loss to Flyers
The Montreal Canadiens now trail the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1, with the sounds of hit posts ringing in their ears and the sight of missed opportunities glaring in their eyes. → Read More
Canadiens forge on in playoffs with Julien in their thoughts and hearts
News of Claude Julien's hospitalization came as a shock to everyone, and it means Montreal's head coach will be out of sight for some time. But he certainly won't be out of mind as the Canadiens look to continue their unlikely post-season. → Read More
Canadiens leave Carey Price out to dry in Game 2 loss to Penguins
It was Carey Price versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Penguins won. Tie series. Just like that. → Read More
Canadiens vs. Penguins would highlight 24-team format's chaotic potential
The 24-team tournament being considered by the NHL for its return to action would test the “anyone-can-win theory” in a most unprecedented way, and the potential Canadiens-Penguins series is a perfect example. → Read More
Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher says NHLPA has yet to discuss July return
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher says the NHLPA has yet to discuss any proposal that would see the NHL return to play in July. → Read More
How Jacques Demers' positivity set '93 Canadiens up for greatness
Sportsnet is turning back the clock to relive Canada's most unforgettable best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs series with NHL Classics: Best of Seven Series. Ahead of Game 1, Eric Engels explains how head coach Jacques Demers helped the Canadiens exceed expectations in 1993. → Read More
Ben Chiarot a perfect candidate to help Canadiens recruit free agents
Ben Chiarot chose the Montreal Canadiens. He ultimately did it because of a conversation he had with Marc Bergevin, and Chiarot can use that experience to help the Canadiens recruit more free agents. → Read More
Canadiens all-time Dream Team for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
Before you shred me for it, please understand I was tasked with building a Montreal Canadiens team to win Game 7 of a Stanley Cup Final in a traditional way, and not just slapping together an all-star team. → Read More
Canadiens' playoff hopes dealt fatal blow by last-place Red Wings
It took a fifth consecutive loss -- this one delivered by the NHL’s basement-dwelling Detroit Red Wings to complete a season-sweep -- to finally extinguish whatever belief the Montreal Canadiens were clinging to. → Read More
Veteran Canadiens serve key lesson to rookies in comeback win over Devils
But the biggest thing moving forward is what kids like Poehling, Suzuki, Kotkaniemi and Fleury have taken from this group of veterans, which has proven time and time again that it doesn’t quit. → Read More
Devils, P.K. Subban must find a better way forward together
P.K. Subban says he’s committed to the New Jersey Devils and that he loves his teammates and the organization, but it’s clear things can’t continue this way. → Read More
Canadiens showing no quit despite improbable path to playoffs
The Montreal Canadiens know how improbable it is that they’ll go on a miraculous run from here to the end, but they still believe they can give themselves a chance in the last stretch. → Read More
Why Montreal Canadiens shouldn't fire head coach Claude Julien
The axe is swinging, and everybody is just waiting for it to drop. But if it drops on Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien, that would be a mistake. → Read More
Canadiens mid-season report: Montreal at great risk of not making playoffs
Things were looking pretty good for the Montreal Canadiens, who had compiled an 11-5-4 record through the first 20 games of the season. Now the Canadiens are at great risk of missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for a third straight season and a fourth time in five years. → Read More
Carey Price, red-hot power play help Canadiens ground Jets
Backed by Carey Price's heroics and a sizzling power play, the Montreal Canadiens closed out their road trip of Western Canada with a 6-2 win on Monday night. → Read More
How Chiarot, Kulak have changed Canadiens' trade outlook
It was impossible to imagine that Victor Mete's injury on Nov. 30 would alleviate some concerns the Montreal Canadiens had about their defence, but that’s exactly what has happened. → Read More
Penguins' Alex Galchenyuk running out of chances to prove he can change
New city, same old Alex Galchenyuk. At this stage, in his eighth NHL season, is there really another team out there that expects him to change? → Read More
Canadiens' Carey Price continues to show poor November was anomaly
With every save he makes in December, Carey Price is putting his poor November performance further and further behind him. → Read More
Why the Canadiens waived Kinkaid and promoted Primeau
There was plenty of fury after Keith Kinkaid was waived by the Montreal Canadiens and Cayden Primeau was brought up from the AHL on Monday, but there was logical to both moves. → Read More