Podcast appearances and mentions of eric engels

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Canadiens' offseason strategy, navigating what is shaping up to be a competitive buyers market, possible players of interest for the Canadiens and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Team Canada's first 6 players named to the 2026 Olympic roster, where Nick Suzuki figures on the Canadian depth chart, his closest competitors also competing for spots on the team, what he needs to do in order to earn a selection, what kind of role he could play and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss why Nick Suzuki is following along in Alexander Barkov's footsteps, striking similarities between the 2 star players, similarities in how Martin St-Louis and Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice see the game, what the Habs are missing to be able to build a long-term contender like the Panthers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss if the pressure in Canadian markets is the reason the Leafs lost, how the Habs market compares to the leafs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to break down and grade Alex Newhook's season, discuss his disappointing offensive production, being thrust into a role not made for him, whether he is better suited as a center or a winger, ideal situations for him next season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's end of season press conference, the importance of balancing the youth with experience, the ideal profile for the Habs' 2nd line center, the possibility of Mathew Barzal becoming available for trade, Kirby Dach's role next season, the potential of offer sheets and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' mindset heading into a do or die game 5 in enemy territory, the controversial officiating in these playoffs, the physicality in this series, the injuries starting to pile up, Carrier's contribution to the team since his arrival and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens falling to 0-2 in their playoff series against the Washington Capitals, tomorrow's crucial game 3 at the Bell Centre, who would come out if Arber Xhekaj slots back in, could his Florian also be an option for game 3, Patrik Laine's concerning effort level, the frustrating officiating in this series, the incredible atmosphere expected in the Bell Centre and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens season coming down to the final game, if Martin St Louis will change things up, Ivan Demidov and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), including an impressive Canucks victory over the Colorado Avalanche (6:00), plus they discuss the Habs' playoff push with Sportsnet Montreal's Eric Engels (27:14).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels join Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' successful weekend, the critical game ahead against the Detroit Red Wings, is the criticism directed at Mike Matheson fully justified, Brendan Gallagher reinventing himself this season, Nick Suzuki leaving no more doubt that he is a #1 center, Ivan Demidov's future this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers, Arber Xhekaj scratched from the lineup, Mike Matheson receiving an unjustifiable amount of hate, Nick Suzuki having a career-best season, Lane Hutson's meteoric rise to stardom, Oliver Kapanen and Jacob Fowler now eligible to play for the Canadiens and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 5-4 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Samuel Montembeault's heavy workload, Juraj Slafkovsky making an impact in every game, Kaiden Guhle nearing a return, who the odd man out will be once Guhle slot back in the lineup and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour two, Jason Brough and guest host Jamie Dodd speak with Sportsnet NHL senior writer Eric Engels (1:02) live from the GM Meetings about the potential rule changes the league could be seeing next season, plus the boys chat with CJOB Winnipeg's Kelly Moore (24:46) about what the Canucks can expect from the Jets tonight. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss if Alex Newhook can be the answer at center for the Montreal Canadiens, if Kent Hughes missed out on trade deadline, Patrik Laine needing to play, the Habs playoff push and much more. Later in the show, Tony and Eric take questions from fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Habs signing Jake Evans, potential players the Montreal Canadiens can target before the trade deadline, the importance of building on the winning streak and much more! Later in the show, Tony and Eric take questions from fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators, Juraj Slafkosvky's best game of the season, how the 4 Nations break benefitted the young forward, learning how he's most effective on the ice, the trade deadline just around the corner, and later in the show, Playground's Martin Lamer & Ryan Bevens join Tony to discuss Playground getting voted as the best poker room in the world at the Global Poker Awards and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Thursday's exciting 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, the slew of injuries plaguing the USA, Quinn Hughes added to Team USA, Connor Hellebuyck's weaknesses, Brandon Hagel's fiery quotes, Jordan Binnington deserving of more leniency from Canadian fans, the growing popularity of the tournament and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), plus they talk an exciting start to the 4 Nations with Sportsnet senior NHL writer Eric Engels (26:57). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Get the lowdown on Day 2 of practices at the 4 Nations Face-Off from Montreal-based beat reporter Eric Engels, who's covering the event for Sportsnet. Get insight into line combinations, breakout stars to watch for and who Canada's fiercest competition will be. Follow Eric's coverage of the Montreal Canadiens and the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament on X @EricEngels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Canadiens' uphill battle for the remainder of this season, Jake Evans seemingly far away from reaching an agreement with the Canadiens, Martin St-Louis demoting Juraj Slafkovsky, Cayden Primeau playing his best hockey yet in Laval, what could David Savard fetch on the trade market, the buzz around the city of Montreal with the start of the 4 Nations Face-Off and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Greg Wyshynski to chat 4 Nations. What will Pettersson's performance look like? Are the US still the favourites after Quinn Hughes has left? After, the guys take a look back at the Super Bowl, and reflected on the very one-sided performance. Finally, Eric Engels joins the show and speaks on Crosby's impact for Team Canada, what the top-end special teams look like for the Canadians, and whether the Canucks might move Brock Boeser. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina SetaghianThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' disappointing loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the team going through a 5-game losing streak, the 2nd line not playing up to par, questions regarding Patrik Laine's engagement and conditioning level, what this slump could mean for Kent Hughes heading into the trade deadline and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils over the weekend, the team looking tired lately, Mike Matheson receiving overly harsh criticism, which goaltender should get the start against the Jets on Tuesday, David Reinbacher practicing with the team, the team establishing a new standard this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the debate forming around Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes, which goaltender ultimately has the higher ceiling, Lane Hutson bouncing back from a tougher game, the atmosphere at the Bell Center at its highest right now, Arber Xhekaj laying the beatdown on Matt Rempe, Alex Carrier and Kaiden Guhle forming one of the best defensive pairings, what the path to the playoffs looks like for the Habs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens maturing throughout the season, Juraj Slafkovsky, what's important for the Habs and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks, the coaching staff making a big difference, Nick Suzuki cementing himself as a true #1 center, Lane Hutson's incredible rookie season, Mike Matheson fitting nicely into his new role, Kaiden Guhle becoming a force in the NHL, Kirby Dach making positive strides and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 539 of Spittin' Chiclets, the guys are joined by LA Kings legend Anze Kopitar to talk about playing in the World Cup of hockey, how his father prepped him for an intense style of hockey, and of course his cup runs. But first, as the World Juniors finished with USA coming out on top, what's next for Canada hockey? The Eastern and Western Conference Wild card spots are in the air and the boys dive into several teams looking to punch their ticket into playoffs. Eric Engels, Sr. Sportsnet Columnist, joins the show to talk about the Montreal Canadiens in depth, what their keys to improving are, and just how good Lane Hutson actually is. This is an episode you won't want to miss. 00:00:00 - START 00:00:25 - World Juniors 00:39:26 - Eastern Wild Card 00:49:02 - Eric Engels Interview 01:21:09 - Around the League 01:32:02 - Anze Kopitar Interview 02:19:30 - Western Wild Card 02:32:47 - Quick Hits 02:46:02 - ETC. Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS to easily score great deals with Gametime Picks! TMRW SPORTS: Learn More at https://tglgolf.com RHOBACK: Use code CHICLETS on https://rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first purchase through the end of this week DRAFTKINGS: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CHICLETS. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. BURTIE BATTLING CANCER ‘GO FUND ME' - https://www.gofundme.com/f/burties-battle-bank-dig-deepYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at a busy weekend in sports (3:00), they chat Friday's Canucks shutout loss to the Preds (6:00), things get heated as they discuss the trade noise swirling around JT Miller & Elias Pettersson (12:00), plus they talk with Sportsnet Canadiens reporter Eric Engels (28:00) as Montreal gets set to host the 'Nucks tonight.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' impressive December, Jakub Dobes' shutout in his first start, Jake Evans's future with the Habs, Kirby Dach's turning the corner and much more! Later in the show, Tony and Eric take questions from viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss trade rumours surrounding the Canadiens, what's the best fit for Alex Newhook, a possible explanation for Dach's disappointing season, Juraj Slafkovsky improved playing with Suzuki and Caufield and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 shootout win against the Anaheim Ducks, how Kirby Dach's goal could help him get back on track, Patrik Laine fitting in nicely, improvements from Montembeault, Xhekaj and Anderson, updates from the board of governors meeting and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' losses in New York and Boston over the weekend, Josh Anderson giving Trouba the beat down, the questionable officiating in New York, Jeff Gorton's reaction to the bad calls, Mike Matheson and Cayden Primeau struggling in Boston, Patrik Laine likely to return in the lineup against the Islanders, Michael Hage not invited to Canada's World Junior team and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, Kirby Dach's struggles persisting, his mindset and attitude right now, Joshua Roy getting called up, Patrik Laine nearing his return and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 7-5 win over the Buffalo Sabres, Slafkovsky, Dach and Suzuki all playing their best games of the season, Lane Hutson continuing to stand out, what to do with Cayden Primeau, Shea Weber inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss if the Habs are regressing, the Canadiens bringing in Marc Bureau, if the hit on Slafkovsky was illegal and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' back to back wins over the weekend, Martin St. Louis, Brendan Gallagher, Kirby Dach on the wing of the first line, Jake Evans and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss if Martin St Louis should change the Montreal Canadiens lines, if Nick Suzuki is a number one center, if Dach should play on the wing and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels and Brian Wilde join Tony Marinaro to discuss what they would do with the Kirby Dach line, Habs face off struggles, if the Habs defense is concerning and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' opening night roster, Joshua Roy getting sent to Laval, Lane Hutson not on the first wave of the power play, Kapanen and Heineman earning their roster spots, bold predictions for the season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open by delving into Jeremy Swayman's contract extension with Boston. Then the guys reflect on the pair of Devils-Sabres games in Prague that left Buffalo hampered (10:09). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Wild's challenge to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov (14:42). After, they hone in on Columbus where Boone Jenner is dealing with an upper body injury (19:29).  The fellas also take time to reflect on the names that hit the waiver wire Sunday (21:00). Elliotte touches on the trade the Canucks made Sunday for Erik Brannstrom (25:47). Kyle and Elliotte discuss the future of NCAA hockey and their relationship with the CHL (28:25). In The Final Thought, Kyle and Elliotte run through all 32 teams and predict which ones will make the playoffs (37:11). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (53:14).In the finals segment the guys welcome in beat writers from across the nation to touch on every Canadian club as we inch closer to opening night in North America:Gene Principe (1:03:39)Ryan Leslie (1:11:19)Eric Engels (1:20:38)Luke Fox (1:28:03)Iain MacIntyre (1:35:47)Jacob Stoller (1:45:38)Alex Adams (1:53:08)Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the board of governors meeting, the idea of cutting down the preseason, the importance of keeping Patrik Laine and David Reinbacher around the team, which players are still on the bubble, who would be the best fit to complete the 2nd line and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss today's annual Habs golf tournament, quotes from Geoff Molson, Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton and Martin St-Louis, just how impressive Lane Hutson was at the prospect showdown, will he be in the running for the Calder trophy this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Canadiens reportedly having had interest in goaltender prospect Yaroslav Askarov, what the winning window for this team is looking like, can Nick Suzuki be a #1 center on a Stanley Cup winning team, how much Ivan Demidov's arrival will alter the trajectory of the Canadiens and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss how Patrik Laine will benefit from being coached by Martin St-Louis, some of Laine's former teammates speaking positively about his character, how Laine's arrival will shuffle the lineup and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss how Kirby Dach's return will affect the line combinations, maximizing Christian Dvorak's trade value in his contract year, where in the lineup Josh Anderson would best be suited to help him bounce back and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the trade rumors surrounding Patrik Laine, would the Habs even have any interest in acquiring the former 2nd overall pick, expectations for Cole Caufield this season, what Caufield's ceiling could look like and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Rafaël Harvey-Pinard's injury, which players have the best chances of taking his spot in the lineup, the importance of having an enforcer on the team and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We caught up with Eric about the Habs' quiet offseason, the core they're building for long-term success, and what to expect from them next season.Follow Our Socials!FacebookInstagramTwitter / XYouTube ChannelTikTokMerchSupport Our Sponsors!bet365 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Laval Rocket hiring Pascal Vincent, expectations for Arber Xhekaj, Habs defensive core predictions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices