Eric Engels

Eric Engels

@EricEngels

Sr. Columnist @Sportsnet. Montreal Canadiens/NHL Beat https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser Insta: https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser

Montreal, Quebec https://www.sportsnet.ca/author/eric-engels/ Joined 2009-02-11 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

93,012

Followers

3,626

Following

100,248

Tweets

251.6

Avg Engagement

1,430

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @EricEngels's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-02-11
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Montreal, Quebec

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:126.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:125.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engels' tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. His content often generates significant conversation and debate.

126.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

125.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

410,022

Total Likes

407,546

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

42

Median Likes

6

Median Retweets

182

75th Percentile

49,728

Top Tweet

2.7

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

47.3%

Original

13.6%

Replies

25.8%

Retweets

13.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

37.2%

With Links

6.6%

With #Tags

39.0%

With @Mentions

5.8%

With Emojis

118

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.29

Reply/Original Ratio

0.51

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

77.0%

Weekday Posts

23.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#gohabsgo (80) #habs (36) #thesickpodcast (18) #gorocket (12) #nhlstats (5) #nhl (5) #canucks (5) #nhljets (4) #flames (4) #sens (4)

Most Mentioned

@sportsnet (258) @ericengels (204) @canadiensmtl (156) @friedgehnic (81) @arponbasu (34) @rocketlaval (31) @jeffmarek (30) @thesickpodcasts (25) @tonymarinaro (25) @nhlplayersafety (21)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,538 (47%)
Replies 441 (14%)
Retweets 840 (26%)
Quote Tweets 431 (13%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 840 retweets (26% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

His audience primarily consists of hockey fans, especially those interested in the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news. The content appeals to both casual and dedicated followers of the sport.

Average

Audience Quality

29.6%

Suspicion Index

41.4%

Low-Quality %

19

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

56.3%

Empty Bio

37.0%

<10 Tweets

10.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

57.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.1%

No URL

26.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

3,843,941

Total Potential Reach

19

Median Follower Reach

98

75th Percentile Reach

3.7%

>1K followers

0.5%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

39.8%

Creators

3,975 accounts

23.2%

Consumers

2,325 accounts

37.0%

Dormant

3,700 accounts

60

Verified Followers

0.6% of total

4.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Montréal, Québec (286) Canada (197) Toronto, Ontario (92) Québec, Canada (71) Montreal (71) Ottawa, Ontario (46) Lagos, Nigeria (39) Edmonton, Alberta (35) Calgary, Alberta (33) Ontario, Canada (31)

60

Verified Followers

0.6% of total

701

Protected Accounts

7.01% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@raehanbobby 508,573 Keynote Speaker Networking, Personal Brand, Storytelling
@ALONESTAR1 183,716 Musician Music, Billboard, Enquiries
@nadia_molina 138,946 Digital Marketer Content, Digital, Marketing
@RockNRoLL_85 115,280 Music Enthusiast Vintage Rock, 60s & 70s Rock, Guitar Legends
@lenapple 88,057 Designer Designer, Rocker, Activist
@patmaroon 82,196 Hockey Player Hockey, Fatherhood, Champion
@TonyclementCPC 70,822 Politician Conservative, Entrepreneurship, Hockey
@aviationblogs 69,788 Pilot Pilot, Mechanic, Entrepreneur
@mstlouis_26 63,992 Retired Athlete Hockey, Family, Coaching
@drronstrand 56,988 Professor marketing, fundraising, semiotics

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

hockey (411) sports (292) love (204) habs (188) gohabsgo (135) life (125) father (96) montreal (94) nhl (93) husband (83)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#gohabsgo (133) #1 (22) #leafsforever (20) #billsmafia (16) #letsgooilers (16) #habs (15) #wethenorth (13) #nextlevel (12) #hockey (10) #nhl (10)

4,368

Followers With Bio

5,632

Followers Without Bio

43.68%

% With Bio

56.32%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

156,734

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

156,734

Total Retweets

31,347

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Nhl Coverage Montreal Canadiens Hockey Controversies Player Behavior Sports Commentary
Eric Engels
@EricEngels

RT @HamlinIsland: Headed home to Buffalo today with a lot of love on my heart. 🫶🏾 Watching the world come together around me on Sunday was truly an amazing feeling. The same love you all have shown me is the same love that I plan to put back into the world n more. Bigger than

2023-01-09
Retweets: 49,728 Likes: 0 Engagement: 49,728
Eric Engels
@EricEngels

RT @BuffaloBills: https://t.co/4Fyd2JZVLb

2023-01-05
Retweets: 49,707 Likes: 0 Engagement: 49,707
Eric Engels
@EricEngels

RT @BuffaloBills: Per the physicians at UCMC, Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to progress remarkably in his recovery. His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.

2023-01-06
Retweets: 25,895 Likes: 0 Engagement: 25,895
Eric Engels
@EricEngels

RT @BuffaloBills: Damar Hamlin spent last night in the intensive care unit and remains there today in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We are grateful and thankful for the outpouring of support we have received thus far.

2023-01-03
Retweets: 17,849 Likes: 0 Engagement: 17,849
Eric Engels
@EricEngels

RT @WilliamShatner: Hey @elonmusk what’s this about blue checks going away unless we pay Twitter? I’ve been here for 15 years giving my ⏰ &amp; witty thoughts all for bupkis. Now you’re telling me that I have to pay for something you gave me for free? What is this-the Colombia Re

2023-03-26
Retweets: 13,555 Likes: 0 Engagement: 13,555

Key Insights & Takeaways

Engels frequently highlights controversial or unusual events in NHL, sparking debate and discussion. He often comments on player behavior and team dynamics, providing a critical perspective. His tweets are known for being provocative and thought-provoking, encouraging fan engagement.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 93,012
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @EricEngels reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 93,012 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 251.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025