Eric Engels

Not expecting Patrik Laine to return tomorrow vs. Jets.

type of* games

Not advocating for anything here, just pointing out he can be a valuable playoff player based on what we’re learning about him in the type games injuries previously deprived him of. It is a small sample, but the circumstances make it a relevant one.

Kirby Dach giving Canadiens what they need in playoff-style games In a playoff-style game against the Wild on Monday, Kirby Dach held his own and helped the Canadiens earn a point.

Dach’s game is gaining steam and providing management some valuable information 👇🏻
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Kirby Dach giving Canadiens what they need in playoff-style games In a playoff-style game against the Wild on Monday, Kirby Dach held his own and helped the Canadiens earn a point.

Dach’s game is gaining steam and providing management some valuable information 👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

That zone exit from Matheson on Gallagher’s goal…

Canadiens beat Sabres to ace character-testing week The Canadiens entered the week with their character facing the ultimate test, staring down a schedule that pitted them against Vegas, Colorado and Buffalo. But three wins later, Montreal earned an A+...

Think back to last Saturday. Sure feels like a distant memory now…
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Canadiens beat Sabres to ace character-testing week The Canadiens entered the week with their character facing the ultimate test, staring down a schedule that pitted them against Vegas, Colorado and Buffalo. But three wins later, Montreal earned an A+...

Think back to last Saturday. Sure feels like a distant memory now…
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Canadiens' defence shows foundation of future contender in win over Avalanche In Thursday's win over the Avalanche, Montreal's D-corps looked as strong as any in the league.

"I take our seven guys over anyone in the league."

Nick Suzuki's statement about the Canadiens' defencemen may seem hyperbolic. But in Thursday's win over the Avalanche, Montreal's D-corps looked as strong as any in the NHL. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens' defence shows foundation of future contender in win over Avalanche In Thursday's win over the Avalanche, Montreal's D-corps looked as strong as any in the league.

"I take our seven guys over anyone in the league."

Nick Suzuki's statement about the Canadiens' defencemen may seem hyperbolic. But in Thursday's win over the Avalanche, Montreal's D-corps looked as strong as any in the NHL. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Raymond's rise and fall with Canadiens a cautionary tale for Marciano The move was anything but shocking, given the disappointing results of the goaltenders he oversaw this season, but it also highlighted just how fickle this profession can be.

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Strong showing in Canadiens’ win earns Dobes long-awaited opportunity Jakub Dobes gave the Canadiens much more than a solid performance in net during Tuesday's win over the Golden Knights.

That was Dobes’ best game of the season.
Time to see if he can build on it👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens wise to wait before activating Patrik Laine The Montreal Canadiens have time with Patrik Laine, and they appear intent on taking it. Eric Engels digs into the decision to wait on Laine, and why it's the correct choice.

The timeline for Laine’s return was three-to-four months. Yesterday marked three months, but the Canadiens will be just as cautious with him as they were with Guhle and Dach when they were getting closer to full health.
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Another sudden collapse raises questions about Canadiens' Montembeault Saturday’s game only reinforced that the Canadiens can’t continue to depend on Samuel Montembeault as their starter. Something has got to give.

Montembeault showed a lot of character and resilience to get his game back last month, but his last three starts have thrown a wrench in his comeback.
He had this game on Saturday until it slipped out of his glove and went through his five-hole…👇🏻
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Another sudden collapse raises questions about Canadiens' Montembeault Saturday’s game only reinforced that the Canadiens can’t continue to depend on Samuel Montembeault as their starter. Something has got to give.

Montembeault showed a lot of character and resilience to get his game back last month, but his last three starts have thrown a wrench in his comeback.
He had this game on Saturday until it slipped out of his glove and went through his five-hole…👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens' lack of early forecheck proves costly in loss to Sabres For the last 37 minutes of Thursday’s game, the Canadiens played true to their identity. But as their coach pointed out, a lack of forechecking in the first 23 minutes cost them dearly.

Some insight in here from longtime NHL coach Ken Hitchcock on what makes the Canadiens so dangerous.
Diverging from their identity unfortunately made them too easy to play against through the first 23 minutes of Thursday's game...
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Canadiens' new grind line lays groundwork for Caufield, Hutson heroics

“It feels like tonight we found our identity,” said Phil Danault.
The Canadiens need him, Gallagher and Anderson to maintain it as the games only get harder and heavier from this point forward👇🏻
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Canadiens' new grind line lays groundwork for Caufield, Hutson heroics

“It feels like tonight we found our identity,” said Phil Danault.
The Canadiens need him, Gallagher and Anderson to maintain it as the games only get harder and heavier from this point forward👇🏻
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For Canadiens' Guhle, latest comeback a lesson that poise doesn't always pay off Having been through previous injuries, Kaiden Guhle thought he knew what to expect upon his return. But the Habs defenceman never thought it'd be his poise that would betray him.

On what Guhle has learned from his most recent comeback, and what Dach can learn from it too.
Also, a section on why Martin St. Louis left the Canadiens twice last week: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

For Canadiens' Guhle, latest comeback a lesson that poise doesn't always pay off Having been through previous injuries, Kaiden Guhle thought he knew what to expect upon his return. But the Habs defenceman never thought it'd be his poise that would betray him.

On what Guhle has learned from his most recent comeback, and what Dach can learn from it too.
Also, a section on why Martin St. Louis left the Canadiens twice last week: www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens' stolen win vs. Sens serves as caution ahead of Olympic break "We kind of just let it slip away." The Canadiens came away with a win, but they certainly didn't deserve it. Eric Engels digs into the lessons the Habs need to learn after a stolen win against the S...

Asked Martin St. Louis how he wants the Canadiens to process last night’s win.
“With truth,” he said.
That’ll be important to avoid the same burnout they experienced at this time last season👇🏻
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Canadiens' stolen win vs. Sens serves as caution ahead of Olympic break "We kind of just let it slip away." The Canadiens came away with a win, but they certainly didn't deserve it. Eric Engels digs into the lessons the Habs need to learn after a stolen win against the S...

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Canadiens' St. Louis must adjust third line after costly loss to Sabres The Canadiens lost in the trenches, on the forecheck, and were ground down by the Sabres. Something has to change. Eric Engels breaks down the Habs' need for a change to their third line after a cost...

The Canadiens had a great third line last season, but they’ve been searching for one ever since.
Some injuries healing up soon might help, but MSL shouldn’t wait one more second to assemble a third line that’ll play to the identity he’s been searching for👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens' St. Louis must adjust third line after costly loss to Sabres The Canadiens lost in the trenches, on the forecheck, and were ground down by the Sabres. Something has to change. Eric Engels breaks down the Habs' need for a change to their third line after a cost...

The Canadiens had a great third line last season, but they’ve been searching for one ever since.
Some injuries healing up soon might help, but MSL shouldn’t wait one more second to assemble a third line that’ll play to the identity he’s been searching for👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New contract represents high upside for Alexandre Texier, Canadiens If the upside wasn’t obvious enough to Alexandre Texier, he wouldn’t have signed the $5-million contract he was offered by the Canadiens on Wednesday. Eric Engels dives into why the commitment made s...

Texier knew capitalizing on his success while he was still enjoying it was the right thing to do, and it sets him up for more of it.
The Canadiens took the lesser of two risks committing to Texier now, and the upside for them is also substantial. More on that, here👇
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New contract represents high upside for Alexandre Texier, Canadiens If the upside wasn’t obvious enough to Alexandre Texier, he wouldn’t have signed the $5-million contract he was offered by the Canadiens on Wednesday. Eric Engels dives into why the commitment made s...

Texier knew capitalizing on his success while he was still enjoying it was the right thing to do, and it sets him up for more of it.
The Canadiens took the lesser of two risks committing to Texier now, and the upside for them is also substantial. More on that, here👇
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens focus on process, not excuses after latest loss In a season about growth and maturity, the Canadiens aren't using excuses to justify their latest loss.

On maintaining high standards, even when it appears impossible 👇🏻
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Canadiens' Demidov impressing teammates, dominating as expected Everything Demidov has done since stepping out of Russia and into the brightest spotlight in the NHL, in Montreal, has been nothing short of impressive.

Ivan Demidov has been great, and this is just the beginning 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Canadiens' Demidov impressing teammates, dominating as expected Everything Demidov has done since stepping out of Russia and into the brightest spotlight in the NHL, in Montreal, has been nothing short of impressive.

Ivan Demidov has been great, and this is just the beginning 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Josh Anderson was on the ice for Habs optional this morning