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...
Reposted by Brian Wilde
The Habs announce that they’ve loaned Florian Xhekaj & Adam Engstrom back down to Laval.
December 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM
The Habs announce that they’ve loaned Florian Xhekaj & Adam Engstrom back down to Laval.
Why did Kapanen line get more defensive responsibility?
MAL- Experience for the Kapanen line. We’re gonna need them. They’re never gonna gain that experience if we don’t give them more and we’re gonna need them to have it later.
MAL- Experience for the Kapanen line. We’re gonna need them. They’re never gonna gain that experience if we don’t give them more and we’re gonna need them to have it later.
December 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Why did Kapanen line get more defensive responsibility?
MAL- Experience for the Kapanen line. We’re gonna need them. They’re never gonna gain that experience if we don’t give them more and we’re gonna need them to have it later.
MAL- Experience for the Kapanen line. We’re gonna need them. They’re never gonna gain that experience if we don’t give them more and we’re gonna need them to have it later.
Scheifele line as an absolute handful.
Morrissey last was because Demidov kept schooling him.
Morrissey last was because Demidov kept schooling him.
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Scheifele line as an absolute handful.
Morrissey last was because Demidov kept schooling him.
Morrissey last was because Demidov kept schooling him.
Demidov the best Habs player. His best 5 on 5 game. A display of what is to come defensively and in puck winning.
It’s not just about electricity on offense and here he begins his journey to another level.
It’s not just about electricity on offense and here he begins his journey to another level.
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Demidov the best Habs player. His best 5 on 5 game. A display of what is to come defensively and in puck winning.
It’s not just about electricity on offense and here he begins his journey to another level.
It’s not just about electricity on offense and here he begins his journey to another level.
The confidence is coming. I can feel it. - Demidov
Who am I to disagree with that ?
Oh I’m not.
Who am I to disagree with that ?
Oh I’m not.
Demidov levels up in less than 10 games.
That’s my call.
That’s my call.
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The confidence is coming. I can feel it. - Demidov
Who am I to disagree with that ?
Oh I’m not.
Who am I to disagree with that ?
Oh I’m not.
The confidence is coming. I can feel it. - Demidov
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The confidence is coming. I can feel it. - Demidov
A .935 from Dobes. 3 saves in the shootout. It might be time to run with him as the number one.
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A .935 from Dobes. 3 saves in the shootout. It might be time to run with him as the number one.
5 more minutes of this please. Eff this shootout BS.
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
5 more minutes of this please. Eff this shootout BS.
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Msl trusting the kid line in last minute
Love how kids like demidov or hutson or slafkovsky want the puck in big moments
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Msl trusting the kid line in last minute
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It’s like the switch went off in Slafkovsky’s mind and He no longer sees himself as a young developing player but as an impactful NHL player who can be a factor on every shift.
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It’s like the switch went off in Slafkovsky’s mind and He no longer sees himself as a young developing player but as an impactful NHL player who can be a factor on every shift.
A chapter in Slafkovsky’s book
Three weeks that changed my life - the Non-Olympics version
Three weeks that changed my life - the Non-Olympics version
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A chapter in Slafkovsky’s book
Three weeks that changed my life - the Non-Olympics version
Three weeks that changed my life - the Non-Olympics version
Demidov levels up in less than 10 games.
That’s my call.
That’s my call.
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Demidov levels up in less than 10 games.
That’s my call.
That’s my call.
Proper construction of 1st PP unit. Now quit effing with it.
All 5 contributed.
Demidov helped get it over the blue line. Hutson kept it in on the wrap around. Suzuki with a smart first pass. Caufield one-time pass. Slafkovsky with a one timer.
Now stay with these 5. Don’t galaxy brain it.
All 5 contributed.
Demidov helped get it over the blue line. Hutson kept it in on the wrap around. Suzuki with a smart first pass. Caufield one-time pass. Slafkovsky with a one timer.
Now stay with these 5. Don’t galaxy brain it.
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Proper construction of 1st PP unit. Now quit effing with it.
All 5 contributed.
Demidov helped get it over the blue line. Hutson kept it in on the wrap around. Suzuki with a smart first pass. Caufield one-time pass. Slafkovsky with a one timer.
Now stay with these 5. Don’t galaxy brain it.
All 5 contributed.
Demidov helped get it over the blue line. Hutson kept it in on the wrap around. Suzuki with a smart first pass. Caufield one-time pass. Slafkovsky with a one timer.
Now stay with these 5. Don’t galaxy brain it.
You sure can’t say that they haven’t had high danger chances.
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
You sure can’t say that they haven’t had high danger chances.
Wrote a Wilde Cards on the science of drafting. I like it. Ha.
Hope you'll read it tomorrow morning in the Call Of The Wilde.
Hope you'll read it tomorrow morning in the Call Of The Wilde.
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Wrote a Wilde Cards on the science of drafting. I like it. Ha.
Hope you'll read it tomorrow morning in the Call Of The Wilde.
Hope you'll read it tomorrow morning in the Call Of The Wilde.
The world is most beautiful when someone feels love.
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The world is most beautiful when someone feels love.
Slafkovsky is back on the top line. Here's the reason...without him, the top line got caved in.
The second line was better with him, but the first fell apart without him. Their metrics were horrible.
They miss the injured. It's a little thin. Texier draws in on 2nd line.
The second line was better with him, but the first fell apart without him. Their metrics were horrible.
They miss the injured. It's a little thin. Texier draws in on 2nd line.
December 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Slafkovsky is back on the top line. Here's the reason...without him, the top line got caved in.
The second line was better with him, but the first fell apart without him. Their metrics were horrible.
They miss the injured. It's a little thin. Texier draws in on 2nd line.
The second line was better with him, but the first fell apart without him. Their metrics were horrible.
They miss the injured. It's a little thin. Texier draws in on 2nd line.
Demidov fourth in team scoring with that minute count is wild.
In points per 60, he's 48th in the entire NHL ahead of players like Draisaitl, Kaprizov, Guentzel, Panarin, Marner, Hischier, Stutzle.
When he gets the coach's confidence, which I guess requires better D, he should really get rolling.
In points per 60, he's 48th in the entire NHL ahead of players like Draisaitl, Kaprizov, Guentzel, Panarin, Marner, Hischier, Stutzle.
When he gets the coach's confidence, which I guess requires better D, he should really get rolling.
December 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Demidov fourth in team scoring with that minute count is wild.
In points per 60, he's 48th in the entire NHL ahead of players like Draisaitl, Kaprizov, Guentzel, Panarin, Marner, Hischier, Stutzle.
When he gets the coach's confidence, which I guess requires better D, he should really get rolling.
In points per 60, he's 48th in the entire NHL ahead of players like Draisaitl, Kaprizov, Guentzel, Panarin, Marner, Hischier, Stutzle.
When he gets the coach's confidence, which I guess requires better D, he should really get rolling.
Davidson is in for Florian. You're not going to like this, but Florian is not, at the moment anyway, fast enough to be an effective body punisher.
Was watching for that ability to 'punish the D', and he just was not able to do it.
If he finished his check, would've been a penalty. Not fast enough.
Was watching for that ability to 'punish the D', and he just was not able to do it.
If he finished his check, would've been a penalty. Not fast enough.
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Davidson is in for Florian. You're not going to like this, but Florian is not, at the moment anyway, fast enough to be an effective body punisher.
Was watching for that ability to 'punish the D', and he just was not able to do it.
If he finished his check, would've been a penalty. Not fast enough.
Was watching for that ability to 'punish the D', and he just was not able to do it.
If he finished his check, would've been a penalty. Not fast enough.
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...
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.
globalnews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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...
Slafkovsky - I really am motivated when I am on the other line. I want to motivate and keep it going after Suzuki line is on.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Slafkovsky - I really am motivated when I am on the other line. I want to motivate and keep it going after Suzuki line is on.
This is game 25. The Canadiens have had more power plays than their opponent three times.
Since MSL said “we look at film after and we hope they do too” the Canadiens have had more PP than their opponent once.
Just saying. Ha
Since MSL said “we look at film after and we hope they do too” the Canadiens have had more PP than their opponent once.
Just saying. Ha
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This is game 25. The Canadiens have had more power plays than their opponent three times.
Since MSL said “we look at film after and we hope they do too” the Canadiens have had more PP than their opponent once.
Just saying. Ha
Since MSL said “we look at film after and we hope they do too” the Canadiens have had more PP than their opponent once.
Just saying. Ha
Everything is coming together for Slafkovsky. All of it. Protection of the puck as well as the other things I’ve been mentioning.
This is the guy they hoped for blossoming.
This is the guy they hoped for blossoming.
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Everything is coming together for Slafkovsky. All of it. Protection of the puck as well as the other things I’ve been mentioning.
This is the guy they hoped for blossoming.
This is the guy they hoped for blossoming.
The goals saved above expected is minus 2.52. You’re gonna need a save. However, the coverage has been pretty poor and they’re also getting hemmed in a lot.
So there’s plenty of blame to go around.
So there’s plenty of blame to go around.
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The goals saved above expected is minus 2.52. You’re gonna need a save. However, the coverage has been pretty poor and they’re also getting hemmed in a lot.
So there’s plenty of blame to go around.
So there’s plenty of blame to go around.