Eric Engels
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Slump-busting win over Maple Leafs gives Canadiens recipe to follow
The Canadiens desperately needed to get back to the style of play that led to so much success to open the season. They found that form on Saturday, doing things the right way in a much-needed win over...
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The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
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They couldn’t have won without a few of the kids coming up huge, but the Canadiens need to add more trustworthy veterans in a hurry to get through this taxing portion of the schedule.
More on that here 👇🏻
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More on that here 👇🏻
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Despite win over Mammoth, Canadiens' need for veteran help becomes more obvious
The Canadiens managed to beat Utah on Wednesday, but it didn't alter the reality that the team has a problem only management can fix at this point.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
They couldn’t have won without a few of the kids coming up huge, but the Canadiens need to add more trustworthy veterans in a hurry to get through this taxing portion of the schedule.
More on that here 👇🏻
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More on that here 👇🏻
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They couldn’t have won without a few of the kids coming up huge, but the Canadiens need to add more trustworthy veterans in a hurry to get through this taxing portion of the schedule.
More on that here 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
More on that here 👇🏻
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Despite win over Mammoth, Canadiens' need for veteran help becomes more obvious
The Canadiens managed to beat Utah on Wednesday, but it didn't alter the reality that the team has a problem only management can fix at this point.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
They couldn’t have won without a few of the kids coming up huge, but the Canadiens need to add more trustworthy veterans in a hurry to get through this taxing portion of the schedule.
More on that here 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
More on that here 👇🏻
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Explaining why the Canadiens signed Alex Texier to a one-year deal worth $1M Sunday:
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Canadiens make no-risk, no-brainer move for Texier
It was an easy decision, born of need, posing little risk, and even featuring a bit of upside, so Canadiens GM Kent Hughes made it and signed Alexandre Texier to a one-year contract worth around $1 mi...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Explaining why the Canadiens signed Alex Texier to a one-year deal worth $1M Sunday:
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Reposted by Eric Engels
The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Slump-busting win over Maple Leafs gives Canadiens recipe to follow
The Canadiens desperately needed to get back to the style of play that led to so much success to open the season. They found that form on Saturday, doing things the right way in a much-needed win over...
www.sportsnet.ca
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Slump-busting win over Maple Leafs gives Canadiens recipe to follow
The Canadiens desperately needed to get back to the style of play that led to so much success to open the season. They found that form on Saturday, doing things the right way in a much-needed win over...
www.sportsnet.ca
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Ahead of Hockey Night in Canada👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
St. Louis snaps Canadiens' attention to detail into focus ahead of matchup vs. Maple Leafs
The message was simple, delivered swiftly and pointedly, both through words and actions by Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis. Eric Engels tells us what it was and what it means.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ahead of Hockey Night in Canada👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
45 minutes ahead of the start of practice, Samuel Montembeault is the first player to step on the ice.
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
45 minutes ahead of the start of practice, Samuel Montembeault is the first player to step on the ice.
No punches pulled in the Call
The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal is me trying to figure out what the hell is going on with the goalies.
The Wilde Cards an update on Laval and I’m not particularly pleased with that either.
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The Wilde Cards an update on Laval and I’m not particularly pleased with that either.
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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens’ goaltending flounders with 8-4 loss to Capitals - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's not possible to win an NHL game with an .800 save percentage. Brian Wilde explains what that means for the Montreal Canadiens.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
No punches pulled in the Call
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The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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Canadiens' goaltending an undeniable problem further exposed in blowout loss
The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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Canadiens' goaltending an undeniable problem further exposed in blowout loss
The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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On the Canadiens' goaltending split, Jared Davidson, and a different Capitals team... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens notebook: Time for goaltenders to step up, fight for net
With some confidence restored after snapping a pointless streak, it's time for one of the Montreal Canadiens' goalies to step up to the task to bolster their spot. Eric Engels covers that and more in ...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On the Canadiens' goaltending split, Jared Davidson, and a different Capitals team... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
On the Canadiens' goaltending split, Jared Davidson, and a different Capitals team... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens notebook: Time for goaltenders to step up, fight for net
With some confidence restored after snapping a pointless streak, it's time for one of the Montreal Canadiens' goalies to step up to the task to bolster their spot. Eric Engels covers that and more in ...
www.sportsnet.ca
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On the Canadiens' goaltending split, Jared Davidson, and a different Capitals team... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
PP1: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky-Bolduc (bumper) and Hutson.
PP2: Demidov-Kapanen(bumper)-Gallagher-Suzuki-Dobson.
PP2: Demidov-Kapanen(bumper)-Gallagher-Suzuki-Dobson.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
PP1: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky-Bolduc (bumper) and Hutson.
PP2: Demidov-Kapanen(bumper)-Gallagher-Suzuki-Dobson.
PP2: Demidov-Kapanen(bumper)-Gallagher-Suzuki-Dobson.
Habs announce Kirby Dach is out 4-6 weeks with a broken right foot.
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Habs announce Kirby Dach is out 4-6 weeks with a broken right foot.
On fleeting confidence, and how to build it back up like the Bruins have.
The Canadiens are still searching after another loss…
The Canadiens are still searching after another loss…
November 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On fleeting confidence, and how to build it back up like the Bruins have.
The Canadiens are still searching after another loss…
The Canadiens are still searching after another loss…
Suzuki line
Bolduc-Evans-Anderson
Demidov-Kapanen-Dach
Davidson-Veleno-Gallagher
Bolduc-Evans-Anderson
Demidov-Kapanen-Dach
Davidson-Veleno-Gallagher
November 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Suzuki line
Bolduc-Evans-Anderson
Demidov-Kapanen-Dach
Davidson-Veleno-Gallagher
Bolduc-Evans-Anderson
Demidov-Kapanen-Dach
Davidson-Veleno-Gallagher
The Canadiens have overcome a lot over the past year and change, and they feel even better equipped to deal with this stuff now.
But it’s time to see just how resilient they are👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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But it’s time to see just how resilient they are👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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Long-term injuries to Newhook, Guhle an added layer of adversity for Canadiens
The news was grim for the Canadiens on Friday.
With Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle facing long-term injuries, it’s an added layer of adversity for a team that was already facing some.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Canadiens have overcome a lot over the past year and change, and they feel even better equipped to deal with this stuff now.
But it’s time to see just how resilient they are👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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But it’s time to see just how resilient they are👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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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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