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Eric Engels retweeted
L'organisation des Canadiens aimerait te souhaiter une belle retraite bien méritée, @GagnonFrancois! Merci pour ton professionnalisme pendant ces 40 années à travailler dans le monde des médias. Ton authenticité et ton souci du détail, que ce soit lors des 18 dernières années sur les ondes de RDS ou dans tes nombreuses chroniques, ont fait de toi l'un des journalistes les plus respectés du monde du hockey. Ton intronisation au Temple de la renommée en 2025 a été la reconnaissance que l'illustre carrière que tu as connue méritait d'avoir. Bonne chance dans tes futurs projets!
The Canadiens organization wishes you a wonderful and well-deserved retirement, François! Thank you for the professionalism you displayed throughout your 40 years in the media. Your authenticity and attention to detail, both during your 18 years on-air on RDS and in your articles, made you one of the most respected journalists in the hockey world. Your induction into the Hall of Fame in 2025 was the recognition that your illustrious career deserved. Best of luck in your future endeavours!
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Welcome aboard, Frank!
News: I'm thrilled to join @Sportsnet as a contributor. I'll be doing a little bit of everything - writing, radio and tv - and can't wait to get started.
Hey @Buccigross, we're also bringing Frankly Hockey along for simulcast daily on SN and @FAN590.
See you Monday!
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He doesn’t drink Diet Coke. Only pure Coca Cola. He’s probably retiring to become a brand ambassador…
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This guy is about to break the world record for most golf rounds played in a year!
You deserve it @GagnonFrancois!!! Bonne retraite, mon ami!!!!
François Gagnon prend sa retraite au terme d’une illustre carrière de 40 ans dans le monde des médias, dont plus de 18 ans avec le Réseau des sports!
De la part de tes collègues et amis à RDS, merci et bonne retraite François! Et surtout, bon match! 👋
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Eric Engels retweeted
On Dach, and the lack of objectivity about his play through camp.
It’s okay to want more from him, especially given his situation.
But he’s not the only player who should be looking over his shoulder here…
It might be nearly impossible for Kirby Dach to silence the critics, even though the negativity seems over the top. He faces a tough battle to make the Canadiens' opening-night lineup. (@EricEngels)
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Eric Engels retweeted
Scheifele, Marchenko, Dach, What’s Next For The Habs? | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro ft.@EricEngels September 24 2026 nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1aJbdEVla…
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Believe the Fantilli contract puts Columbus roughly $1.2 million over the cap, which is fine given the season hasn't started yet and they can be 10% over for now.
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Eric Engels retweeted
Whoa. My colleague Mark Messier on the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock as head coach, during the ESPN NHL Opening Night media call today.
"I am just horrified about the whole thing, to be honest with you."
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Long after practice, Caufield and Hutson are challenging themselves in new—and unnecessary—ways.
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Eric Engels retweeted
David Reinbacher, Florian Xhekaj and Samuel Montembeault are doing everything in their power to show they deserve meaningful minutes for the Canadiens. They all could help the club with their best games. (@EricEngels)
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