Brian Wilde
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A Montreal sportswriter covering the Montreal Canadiens. I write for Global TV the column the Call Of The Wilde. May comment on other sports, music, TV, movies. Phillies, Eagles Liverpool Broncos Bears fan.
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dominated 5-2 by Ottawa in battle of the rebuilds - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Senators and Canadiens are starting on what could be a long rivalry as both of their rebuilds gain steam. Brian Wilde has more.
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While in the short term there is a big loss, in the long term Slafkovsky is coming of age.
Also, the Wilde Cards is an assessment on how the rebuild is full steam ahead.
All this in the Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
globalnews.ca/news/1155648...
Also, the Wilde Cards is an assessment on how the rebuild is full steam ahead.
All this in the Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
globalnews.ca/news/1155648...
I am told that the little known prospect in the COTW got a hat trick last night.
He is 🔥
He is 🔥
The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal looks at the win over the Maple Leafs and a little known prospect doing some big things.
globalnews.ca/news/1156440...
globalnews.ca/news/1156440...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens edge Toronto Maple Leafs in a shootout - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Toronto Maple Leafs wanted payback Saturday night as they faced off against Montreal. The Canadiens handed them a 2-1 shootout loss instead.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I am told that the little known prospect in the COTW got a hat trick last night.
He is 🔥
He is 🔥
The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal looks at the win over the Maple Leafs and a little known prospect doing some big things.
globalnews.ca/news/1156440...
globalnews.ca/news/1156440...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens edge Toronto Maple Leafs in a shootout - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Toronto Maple Leafs wanted payback Saturday night as they faced off against Montreal. The Canadiens handed them a 2-1 shootout loss instead.
globalnews.ca
December 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal looks at the win over the Maple Leafs and a little known prospect doing some big things.
globalnews.ca/news/1156440...
globalnews.ca/news/1156440...
He simply does not get enough credit for his ability to win pucks against guys he’s giving up 40 pounds. He’s a marvel.
Great to see a story on his D work.
Great to see a story on his D work.
On the unheralded defensive game of Lane Hutson👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Hutson shines in Canadiens' best defensive game of the season
Before the Canadiens put the finishing touches on Saturday's win over the Maple Leafs, Lane Hutson delivered one of his most dominant performances of the season.
www.sportsnet.ca
December 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
He simply does not get enough credit for his ability to win pucks against guys he’s giving up 40 pounds. He’s a marvel.
Great to see a story on his D work.
Great to see a story on his D work.
There's the top corner shot from Caufield that he does better than anyone.
That's the bread and butter.
That's the bread and butter.
December 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
There's the top corner shot from Caufield that he does better than anyone.
That's the bread and butter.
That's the bread and butter.
This Hildeby is very good. These are quality shots to the top corner.
This is their 3rd goalie?
This is their 3rd goalie?
December 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This Hildeby is very good. These are quality shots to the top corner.
This is their 3rd goalie?
This is their 3rd goalie?
Nick struggling to win that opening draw in OT. We talk about draws so much, but I wonder if there is one more important than the one that starts 3 on 3.
December 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Nick struggling to win that opening draw in OT. We talk about draws so much, but I wonder if there is one more important than the one that starts 3 on 3.
This is the journey of a young team. The one not allowable thing is to give up a shorthanded goal.
Momentum has turned completely. The Leafs were ripe to be beaten, but now.... well, my spidey senses are alert to how this usually goes..
Momentum has turned completely. The Leafs were ripe to be beaten, but now.... well, my spidey senses are alert to how this usually goes..
December 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
This is the journey of a young team. The one not allowable thing is to give up a shorthanded goal.
Momentum has turned completely. The Leafs were ripe to be beaten, but now.... well, my spidey senses are alert to how this usually goes..
Momentum has turned completely. The Leafs were ripe to be beaten, but now.... well, my spidey senses are alert to how this usually goes..
Wow, that never gets called. I mean, I'm not saying it shouldn't. It just doesn't get called.
December 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Wow, that never gets called. I mean, I'm not saying it shouldn't. It just doesn't get called.
Texier looks pretty good on that second line. He's a good puck winner and plays well along the boards.
December 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Texier looks pretty good on that second line. He's a good puck winner and plays well along the boards.
Here's something that you probably already know. That Demidov can pass.
That pass had two chances ha - Slafkovsky and Caufield were in the path.
Caufield gets it. It's his 15th.
That pass had two chances ha - Slafkovsky and Caufield were in the path.
Caufield gets it. It's his 15th.
December 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Here's something that you probably already know. That Demidov can pass.
That pass had two chances ha - Slafkovsky and Caufield were in the path.
Caufield gets it. It's his 15th.
That pass had two chances ha - Slafkovsky and Caufield were in the path.
Caufield gets it. It's his 15th.
.873 as a team save percentage. 28th in the league.
That's a goal per game.
How many more results could they have on the board with the opposition one goal less per game.
That's a goal per game.
How many more results could they have on the board with the opposition one goal less per game.
December 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
.873 as a team save percentage. 28th in the league.
That's a goal per game.
How many more results could they have on the board with the opposition one goal less per game.
That's a goal per game.
How many more results could they have on the board with the opposition one goal less per game.
I LOVE it when Dobes does that.
It plays over time.
It plays over time.
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I LOVE it when Dobes does that.
It plays over time.
It plays over time.
That PK there was way more aggressive and that is how it is supposed to look.
You have to force mistakes. You can't let there be set-ups and then time.
Flood zones. Force anxiety.
You have to force mistakes. You can't let there be set-ups and then time.
Flood zones. Force anxiety.
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
That PK there was way more aggressive and that is how it is supposed to look.
You have to force mistakes. You can't let there be set-ups and then time.
Flood zones. Force anxiety.
You have to force mistakes. You can't let there be set-ups and then time.
Flood zones. Force anxiety.
Hage with a tremendous assist to Horcoff as Michigan is on the board early.
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Hage with a tremendous assist to Horcoff as Michigan is on the board early.
Not the same player this year. Even his once strong analytics are average.
Former Habs player Phil Danault has 0 goals and 4 assists in 27 games this season
Sources: Trade chatter is picking up around #LAKings center Phil Danault. Multiple teams have inquired with LA on his availability, Danault has emerged as a target amid thin center market.
December 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Not the same player this year. Even his once strong analytics are average.
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Three point night for Florian Xhekaj in his return to Laval
Exactly what you want to see from him
Exactly what you want to see from him
December 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Three point night for Florian Xhekaj in his return to Laval
Exactly what you want to see from him
Exactly what you want to see from him
All in all, not great. A group with 2 Europe teams. Qatar is the one that likely will mean a playoff spot or not.
Only 4 groups with 2 Europe teams and we are one.
And one of the 2 is likely Italy.
Oh well, gonna be fun.
Only 4 groups with 2 Europe teams and we are one.
And one of the 2 is likely Italy.
Oh well, gonna be fun.
December 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
All in all, not great. A group with 2 Europe teams. Qatar is the one that likely will mean a playoff spot or not.
Only 4 groups with 2 Europe teams and we are one.
And one of the 2 is likely Italy.
Oh well, gonna be fun.
Only 4 groups with 2 Europe teams and we are one.
And one of the 2 is likely Italy.
Oh well, gonna be fun.
Shit lol
Likely Italy. Wow. And it was going so well. Lol.
Likely Italy. Wow. And it was going so well. Lol.
Europe is in a sufficient number of groups so Canada can’t avoid a second Europe team.
It’s luck of the draw for Canada in pot 4
It’s luck of the draw for Canada in pot 4
I believe that’s not bad for Canada getting Switzerland. You have to get one Europe team guaranteed so it means longer odds they get a Europe team in pot four.
We hope.
We hope.
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Shit lol
Likely Italy. Wow. And it was going so well. Lol.
Likely Italy. Wow. And it was going so well. Lol.
Europe is in a sufficient number of groups so Canada can’t avoid a second Europe team.
It’s luck of the draw for Canada in pot 4
It’s luck of the draw for Canada in pot 4
I believe that’s not bad for Canada getting Switzerland. You have to get one Europe team guaranteed so it means longer odds they get a Europe team in pot four.
We hope.
We hope.
December 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Europe is in a sufficient number of groups so Canada can’t avoid a second Europe team.
It’s luck of the draw for Canada in pot 4
It’s luck of the draw for Canada in pot 4
Qatar is a very nice pot 3 team for Canada.
Certainly not a group of death for Canada at all.
Certainly not a group of death for Canada at all.
I believe that’s not bad for Canada getting Switzerland. You have to get one Europe team guaranteed so it means longer odds they get a Europe team in pot four.
We hope.
We hope.
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Qatar is a very nice pot 3 team for Canada.
Certainly not a group of death for Canada at all.
Certainly not a group of death for Canada at all.
I also believe this means we can’t get Norway in pot 3.
I believe that’s not bad for Canada getting Switzerland. You have to get one Europe team guaranteed so it means longer odds they get a Europe team in pot four.
We hope.
We hope.
December 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I also believe this means we can’t get Norway in pot 3.
I believe that’s not bad for Canada getting Switzerland. You have to get one Europe team guaranteed so it means longer odds they get a Europe team in pot four.
We hope.
We hope.
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I believe that’s not bad for Canada getting Switzerland. You have to get one Europe team guaranteed so it means longer odds they get a Europe team in pot four.
We hope.
We hope.
Alexander Zharovsky is performing unbelievably well. The Canadiens top pick last year picked up another two assists today.
Zharovsky has 22 points in 25 games this season.
This is a stunning total for a draft plus one in the KHL.
Zharovsky has 22 points in 25 games this season.
This is a stunning total for a draft plus one in the KHL.
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Alexander Zharovsky is performing unbelievably well. The Canadiens top pick last year picked up another two assists today.
Zharovsky has 22 points in 25 games this season.
This is a stunning total for a draft plus one in the KHL.
Zharovsky has 22 points in 25 games this season.
This is a stunning total for a draft plus one in the KHL.
Alright, I needed to cleanse my palate. Lol back to sports haha
December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Alright, I needed to cleanse my palate. Lol back to sports haha
Reposted by Brian Wilde
Alexandre Texier on playing for the Habs:
“I’m so happy to be here and playing hockey…I’ve rediscovered the joy of coming to the arena in the morning, the joy of playing games and being with the guys. I’m trying to take my chance and earn my place on this team.”
👇👇👇
“I’m so happy to be here and playing hockey…I’ve rediscovered the joy of coming to the arena in the morning, the joy of playing games and being with the guys. I’m trying to take my chance and earn my place on this team.”
👇👇👇
December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Alexandre Texier on playing for the Habs:
“I’m so happy to be here and playing hockey…I’ve rediscovered the joy of coming to the arena in the morning, the joy of playing games and being with the guys. I’m trying to take my chance and earn my place on this team.”
👇👇👇
“I’m so happy to be here and playing hockey…I’ve rediscovered the joy of coming to the arena in the morning, the joy of playing games and being with the guys. I’m trying to take my chance and earn my place on this team.”
👇👇👇