Eric Engels
@EricEngels
Sr. Columnist @Sportsnet. Montreal Canadiens/NHL Beat http://threads.net/snericengels Insta: http://instagram.com/snericengels/
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are methodically building something special in Montreal. Trading for Zach Bolduc is just the latest example. Much more work to be done, but the foundation is getting stronger by the day:
Zach Bolduc's overall potential made him worth the acquisition cost, with the Canadiens believing he'll eventually prove to be one of several blocks they've put in place in their quest to build a future contender. @EricEngels has more on Tuesday's trade. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…
Here for the long haul 🔒 The #Canes have signed forward Jackson Blake to an eight-year contract extension, which will begin with the 2026-27 season. Details » n.carhur.com/40wc29C
Congratulations to Nathan Beaulieu, who has officially announced his retirement from pro hockey 🏒 Wishing the former first-round pick the best of luck in the future!
Missed this, but pretty hilarious
Clutterbuck joins fellow #Isles interns in our IslesU Summer Program! His assignment? The Islanders 2025-26 Schedule Release. 😎 Check out the full schedule now: bit.ly/4nIWvwW
Engels: Celebrini Did It, Demidov Will Too… | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro & @EricEngels July 21 2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Pen to paper! The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, one-way contract with forward Joe Veleno. News release ↓ #GoHabsGo | Montblanc Boutique Montréal nhl.com/canadiens/news…
Talking @CanadiensMTL LIVE right now @thesickpodcasts with guest @EricEngels Watch here ⬇️ youtube.com/live/NRBWK9RL2…
The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro & @EricEngels July 14 2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
The NHLPA and @NHL have ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Media release from the NHL & NHLPA: ply.rs/2cvblagyrsw
Looking at the depth chart…
The moves made by Canadiens GM Kent Hughes this off-season have made his team better. But there are still a few items on his to-do list this summer. @EricEngels tells you what they are ⤵️ sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…
The moves made by Canadiens GM Kent Hughes this off-season have made his team better. But there are still a few items on his to-do list this summer. @EricEngels tells you what they are ⤵️ sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…
Breaking Down Possible @CanadiensMTL 2nd Line Center Scenarios @thesickpodcasts with guest @EricEngels Watch here ⬇️ youtube.com/live/bH3qZgDXp…
Confirmé à l’encre! Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d’un contrat de deux saisons à un volet avec le gardien Jakub Dobes. Communiqué ↓ #GoHabsGo | Montblanc Boutique Montréal nhl.com/fr/canadiens/n…
If you know, you know. If you don’t, Le Violon is a special slice of Montreal.

Beautiful tribute. So sorry for your loss, Mark.
Wrote about my dad. nytimes.com/athletic/64703…
We have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Brent Burns.
Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes de contrats d'une saison à deux volets avec l'attaquant Sean Farrell et le défenseur Marc Del Gaizo. Communiqué ↓ #GoHabsGo | Montblanc Boutique Montréal nhl.com/fr/canadiens/n…
The NHLPA, @NHL and @IIHFHockey announce the finalization of a landmark agreement in the presence of the IOC, confirming the participation of NHL players in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan: ply.rs/bcsg1235fqu #MilanoCortina2026
Zach Bolduc's overall potential made him worth the acquisition cost, with the Canadiens believing he'll eventually prove to be one of several blocks they've put in place in their quest to build a future contender. @EricEngels has more on Tuesday's trade. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ca…