Eric Engels

St. Louis' 150th win with Canadiens earned his way A victory over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday was Martin St. Louis' 150th triumph as Canadiens coach. As Jake Evans said after sealing it with an empty-net goal, the coach's fingerprints were all over it.

The Canadiens got back to playing the right way Tuesday, the way Martin St. Louis needs them to play moving forward👇🏻
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St. Louis' 150th win with Canadiens earned his way A victory over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday was Martin St. Louis' 150th triumph as Canadiens coach. As Jake Evans said after sealing it with an empty-net goal, the coach's fingerprints were all over it.

The Canadiens got back to playing the right way Tuesday, the way Martin St. Louis needs them to play moving forward👇🏻
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Canadiens leave California with crucial points, lots to work on The Canadiens picked up a crucial two points at the end of their California road trip. But the team will need to make several corrections to wash away the pervasive bad habits that could’ve made thi...

Celebrate the win tonight, but the sobering truth must be dealt with tomorrow: the young Canadiens have a lot to improve to be the team they want to be👇🏻
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Canadiens leave California with crucial points, lots to work on The Canadiens picked up a crucial two points at the end of their California road trip. But the team will need to make several corrections to wash away the pervasive bad habits that could’ve made thi...

Celebrate the win tonight, but the sobering truth must be dealt with tomorrow: the young Canadiens have a lot to improve to be the team they want to be👇🏻
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Canadiens' Hughes still hoping to connect on home-run swing that missed at deadline Kent Hughes never lost sight of the big picture. The Canadiens GM may have come up empty-handed on trade-deadline day, but he has every reason to like where his team is at going forward.

My column on the trade deadline and the big move that got delayed
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Canadiens' healthy environment an important factor in trade considerations Less than 24 hours away from the NHL trade deadline, the Canadiens must consider how potential acquisitions fit within their healthy environment, writes Eric Engels.

Habs notebook: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens 'too loose' in costly loss to Sharks Games at this stage of the season are about attention to detail and consistency, and the Canadiens were severely lacking in both departments against the Sharks. "Too loose" was how Kaiden Guhle desc...

Corrections are in order before Friday’s game in Anaheim
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Canadiens 'too loose' in costly loss to Sharks Games at this stage of the season are about attention to detail and consistency, and the Canadiens were severely lacking in both departments against the Sharks. "Too loose" was how Kaiden Guhle desc...

Corrections are in order before Friday’s game in Anaheim
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Some very good news from Martin St. Louis on Canadiens coaching consultant Roger Grillo, who’s completing his final round of cancer treatment and looking at a very positive prognosis. Some rest in order, but there’s hope he could return to the team in a couple of weeks.

Canadiens trade deadline preview: Why Blues' Thomas might be worth high price Heading into the trade deadline, the Canadiens are cruising while considering which desires to fulfill rather than chasing any needs. Sportsnet's Eric Engels breaks down Montreal's outlook.

Thorough breakdown of several possibilities, including one huge one the Canadiens have to at least be contemplating: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens trade deadline preview: Why Blues' Thomas might be worth high price Heading into the trade deadline, the Canadiens are cruising while considering which desires to fulfill rather than chasing any needs. Sportsnet's Eric Engels breaks down Montreal's outlook.

Thorough breakdown of several possibilities, including one huge one the Canadiens have to at least be contemplating: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens' Nick Suzuki levels up in crucial win over Capitals Nick Suzuki has levelled up his game, and all the Canadiens were doing in their win over the Capitals was following the captain's lead, writes Eric Engels.

Nick Suzuki believes he returned from the Olympics an even better player.
His performances this week provided strong evidence of exactly that.
More on the captain, here👇🏻
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Canadiens' Nick Suzuki levels up in crucial win over Capitals Nick Suzuki has levelled up his game, and all the Canadiens were doing in their win over the Capitals was following the captain's lead, writes Eric Engels.

Nick Suzuki believes he returned from the Olympics an even better player.
His performances this week provided strong evidence of exactly that.
More on the captain, here👇🏻
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Confirmed MSL

Looking like Bolduc in for Texier vs. Caps tonight, Struble in for Xhekaj

'Special player': Schaefer's record-breaking performance spoils Canadiens' return Matthew Schaefer singlehandedly undid a two-goal Canadiens lead in just 55 seconds to set a new NHL record. Talk about a memorable first night at the Bell Centre.

Youngest team in the NHL (#GoHabsGo ) still going through some growing pains. Youngest player in the league apparently experiencing none…👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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'Special player': Schaefer's record-breaking performance spoils Canadiens' return Matthew Schaefer singlehandedly undid a two-goal Canadiens lead in just 55 seconds to set a new NHL record. Talk about a memorable first night at the Bell Centre.

Youngest team in the NHL (#GoHabsGo ) still going through some growing pains. Youngest player in the league apparently experiencing none…👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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Newhook's return to Canadiens spurs competition needed for playoff sprint Major injuries to Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook got in the way, but both are now primed to help the Canadiens emerge from an even more critical phase, writes Eric Engels.

On the fierce competition at both the top and bottom of the Canadiens’ lineup:
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Canadiens focusing on defensive details ahead of sprint to playoffs As margins thin and errors become even more magnified down the stretch, it’s defence that wins out. The Canadiens know they have major work to do in that department, writes Eric Engels.

On rush coverage, with some Olympic spillover in here👇🏻
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Biggest goal of Suzuki's life revives Canada in win over Czechia Nick Suzuki manufactured the tying goal out of thin air. And, for the sake of a nation's Olympic hockey hopes, it's a good thing he did, writes Eric Engels.

When Nick Suzuki needed it most, he came up with the biggest goal of his life.
More on that, and his tournament to date, here👇🏻
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Biggest goal of Suzuki's life revives Canada in win over Czechia Nick Suzuki manufactured the tying goal out of thin air. And, for the sake of a nation's Olympic hockey hopes, it's a good thing he did, writes Eric Engels.

When Nick Suzuki needed it most, he came up with the biggest goal of his life.
More on that, and his tournament to date, here👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/olympic-men-...

Slafkovsky's leadership fuelling Slovakia's run to Olympic medal round This was Team Slovakia in full flight, chests puffed out, confidence spilling over the brim to put a stranglehold on a tired German side. They played in the image of their best player — Juraj Slafkovs...

No letter on his chest, but he’s inspired his team to elevate its play.
On Juraj Slafkovsky evolving into a leader, with comments from the Canadiens👇🏻

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Slafkovsky's leadership fuelling Slovakia's run to Olympic medal round This was Team Slovakia in full flight, chests puffed out, confidence spilling over the brim to put a stranglehold on a tired German side. They played in the image of their best player — Juraj Slafkovs...

No letter on his chest, but he’s inspired his team to elevate its play.
On Juraj Slafkovsky evolving into a leader, with comments from the Canadiens👇🏻

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Only one player not on the ice yet for Habs practice: Patrik Laine.
It officially begins in two minutes.

Alex Newhook appears to be joining Habs practice in a non-contact jersey.

Slafkovsky's complete effort in Slovakia win reflects growth from first Olympics Turns out Juraj Slafkovsky wasn't quite ready to give up his Olympics crown. The 2022 MVP instead kicked things up a notch, showing off his improved play to lead Slovakia to an upset win over Finland,...

A dominant performance that highlighted just how much Slafkovsky has grown up.
The points were earned, and the details and maturity of his game were on full display. 👇🏻
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Slafkovsky's complete effort in Slovakia win reflects growth from first Olympics Turns out Juraj Slafkovsky wasn't quite ready to give up his Olympics crown. The 2022 MVP instead kicked things up a notch, showing off his improved play to lead Slovakia to an upset win over Finland,...

A dominant performance that highlighted just how much Slafkovsky has grown up.
The points were earned, and the details and maturity of his game were on full display. 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Nick Suzuki's Olympic dream formed watching idol Crosby score golden goal Like most Canadians his age, Nick Suzuki grew up idolizing and modelling his game after Sidney Crosby. Now, breathing the same Olympic air as his hero, it all seems to have paid off. Eric Engels catc...

Thanks to Amanda, Rob and Nick Suzuki for pulling back the curtain on Nick’s journey to the Olympics. 🇨🇦 🍁 👇🏻

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Nick Suzuki's Olympic dream formed watching idol Crosby score golden goal Like most Canadians his age, Nick Suzuki grew up idolizing and modelling his game after Sidney Crosby. Now, breathing the same Olympic air as his hero, it all seems to have paid off. Eric Engels catc...

Thanks to Amanda, Rob and Nick Suzuki for pulling back the curtain on Nick’s journey to the Olympics. 🇨🇦 🍁 👇🏻

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On short- and long-term plans and the delicate balance between achieving both. And much more on every other subject Canadiens fans are wondering about ahead of the trade deadline…
My interview with president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton:
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