Adam Engstrom: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Is Adam Engstrom Completely NHL Ready?

It’s been 3 games since Adam Engstrom returned to the NHL for his 2nd stint with the Montreal Canadiens. However, he is looking better than he did during his first two games a couple of weeks back.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Confirmed: Jacob Fowler and Adam Engstrom will play tonight

Martin St-Louis confirmed his line-up for tonight’s game. The answer everyone was waiting for was given: Jacob Fowler will be tonight’s starting goaltender.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 4

Canadiens reassign Adam Engstrom and Florian Xhekaj to AHL

Following last night’s victory over Winnipeg, the Canadiens announced a pair of roster moves. The team has assigned defenseman Adam Engstrom and winger Florian Xhekaj to AHL Laval.

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Goalie Jakub Dobes, Canadiens ground Jets in shootout

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Drew Doughty News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Are Canadiens Showcasing Adam Engstrom Ahead Of Possible Trade?

Earlier this week, Pierre LeBrun dropped an interesting nugget on The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro. He noted that several NHL teams have recently inquired about Adam Engstrom and what it might take to pry the young defenseman out of Montreal.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 1

Jayden Struble injury: Adam Engstrom still in the NHL this morning

A lot has happened with the Canadiens in the last few days. Samuel Blais returned to the Canadiens environment… Mike Matheson put down roots in town… the Canadiens ended their Western trip the wrong way after playing well… Alexandre Texier played his first games with the club… And what about Samuel Montembeault’s fine performance against Vegas?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Canadiens Calling up Engstrom Could Mean Trade Is Imminent

When the Montreal Canadiens set off for their midwestern road trip, they recalled an extra defenceman from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Adam Engstrom generating trade interest

In an episode of The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro from earlier this week, insider Pierre Lebrun of TSN shared that several teams have looked into Adam

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Canadiens’ Adam Engstrom to make NHL debut Wednesday vs. Mammoth

The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday afternoon that defense prospect Adam Engstrom will make his NHL debut against the Utah Mammoth that night. The Canadiens officially recalled Engstrom from the AHL’s Laval Rocket on Sunday, the same day they signed center Alexandre Texier to a one-year contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 26

Adam Engstrom is in demand across the NHL: an important week for him

In recent days, the Canadiens have recalled Adam Engstrom. Normally, when the Canadiens go on the road, they recall Marc Del Gaizo. But in this case, recalling an important prospect reminds us that the Habs are elsewhere.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 24

How Adam Engstrom Should Be Used With The Habs This Week

Montreal Canadiens defensive prospect Adam Engstrom will likely get his first taste of NHL action this week, while the team is on the road in the Midwest.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 24

Alexandre Texier and Adam Engstrom extra: Martin St-Louis refuses to talk about their use

Let’s talk about practice. As we mentioned this morning, there were no fewer than 14 forwards at practice. The uncertainty surrounding Alexandre Texier (who has just arrived) and Jared Davidson (who is not 100%) means that Joshua Roy is still there.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 23

The Habs Signed Alexandre Texier And Called Up Defenseman Adam Engstrom

The Montreal Canadiens have officially signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year $1 million contract. This deal comes after there had reportedly been a lot of mutual interest between the Habs and the forward over the past week.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 23

Adam Engstrom recalled by the Canadiens

Big day in town. While the Canadiens announced the signing of Alexandre Texier on a one-year contract, another major piece of news was announced by the Habs.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 23

Florian Xhekaj’s presence facilitates Adam Engstrom’s arrival in Montreal

The Canadiens won yesterday’s game against the Leafs. And let’s face it: it was a good win. What’s next for the Habs? A practice session tomorrow in Brossard, followed by a trip to Utah.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 20

Habs need a spark: Adam Engstrom deserves a callback

The Habs are still searching for their identity, especially on the defensive side of the puck. With the long-term injury to Kaiden Guhle, the Habs’ six defensemen have no support.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 13

Adam Engstrom is very comfortable playing on the right (even though he’s left-handed)

On the Mathias & Serpent podcast, Mathias Brunet and Simon Boisvert did a rather interesting exercise: predicting the Montreal line-up three years from now.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 14

Adam Engstrom was the Habs’ best defenseman (ahead of David Reinbacher)

Finally! Hockey was back in full swing last night, with the first game for the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects, as they took on the Winnipeg Jets’ hopefuls.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

Why Engstrom Could Surprise At Camp

Yesterday, I spoke about how there is a three-man race for the final defensive spot in the Montreal Canadiens’ opening night; however, there is another defenseman who deserves his own article as possibly the biggest dark horse in this competition.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 12

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #6 Adam Engstrom

When Montreal Canadiens prospect Adam Engstrom came over from Sweden last summer to play in the AHL for the Laval Rocket at the beginning of last season, nobody expected the defenseman to be this high on the Canadiens’ prospect list.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Canadiens Can Give Engstrom a Bigger Opportunity After Mailloux Trade

The Montreal Canadiens have a deep pool of talented prospects. Names like David Reinbacher, Michael Hage, Jacob Fowler, and Alexander Zharovsky have dominated discussions about the team’s future.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / June 1

Canadiens Top Prospect Has NHL Potential

Adam Engstrom has emerged as the Montreal Canadiens' top defense prospect, and that could translate to a roster spot with the big club in October. David Savard’s departure to the back nine, after a successful NHL career, leaves a gaping spot for the taking.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7, 2024

Canadiens cut pair of intriguing players amid roster cutdown

The Canadiens had some intriguing roster battles unfolding during camp and we are getting clarity on who won those clashes as the season approaches.

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 22, 2024

Five Canadiens Prospects Could Have Rights Expire This Summer

The Montreal Canadiens have drafted a significant amount of players over the last four years, but, with a 50-contract limit, they can’t keep them all. As the Habs look to defy the odds and build a winner that could compete for the Stanley Cup, this will be one of their biggest summers yet.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 22, 2024

Canadiens Prospect Report: Kapanen Surge, Engstrom’s Run

Even though most players in the Montreal Canadiens organization are now free to enjoy a few weeks of rest and relaxation, there are still key prospects involved in playoff hockey in their various junior leagues, not to mention players who recently put an end to their playoff runs.