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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. https://globalnews.ca/tag/call-of-the-wilde/

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal has arrived.

They’re not all perfect pictures but 2 points is 2 points. Enjoy them. Enjoy The Call.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

After a loss in Toronto, and an impressive win in Detroit, the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up in Chicago after three games in four nights on the road.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 20h

Certainly not talking about that era

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 21h

They also need to be in a place that they feel they can grow their game. They need to feel they’re taught well because being taught well means being a better player which eventually means a longer career and more money in the end.

This sounds like a Wilde Cards for tomorrow’s COTW.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 21h

I should mention to avoid confusion that the bonus is spread out over many years, but it’s still a front loaded contract for sure.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 21h

For years, the Habs couldn’t get anyone to take a hometown discount. That seemed to be for other cities to enjoy.

What changed?

Everyone is gonna have a theory.

For me, it’s about building a winner and being in a respectful environment.

Players need a place to feel appreciated, safe, respected.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 21h

Also, this kicks in next year, so the lockup period is 10 full NHL years. That’s magnificent.

For Lane, he loves 55 million signing bonus, so they can begin using that money to invest. That’s a pretty big deal no one talks about enough.

Hutson didn’t want a year of distraction.

Eric Engels @ericengels.bsky.social · 21h

Lane Hutson signs 8 x $8.85M…

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal has arrived.

They’re not all perfect pictures but 2 points is 2 points. Enjoy them. Enjoy The Call.

globalnews.ca/news/1146690...

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

After a loss in Toronto, and an impressive win in Detroit, the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up in Chicago after three games in four nights on the road.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

Mailloux is minus 3 in 2 games for the Blues. 14 minutes first game. 8 minutes second game.

If Bolduc continues to show he has 30 goal potential, this might be a tough one for the Blues organization.

Mailloux is young though. Needs time to process the game faster.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe, but he also mentioned a depression if it doesn’t go well, and that’s not good marketing.

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

Goals Saved Above Expected is the best goalie stat by far.

Look at the Habs goalie so far shining. Not who you would expect.

TBC

MoneyPuck.com @moneypuck.bsky.social · 1d

Early goaltending leaders moneypuck.com/goalies.htm

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Lori Bennett @lori10habs.bsky.social · 1d

A little late landing but here’s a great Call of the Wilde from @bwildemtl.bsky.social and a few quick thoughts from me. Lori Answers the ☎️. #Habs 🧵

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal has arrived.

They’re not all perfect pictures but 2 points is 2 points. Enjoy them. Enjoy The Call.

globalnews.ca/news/1146690...

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

After a loss in Toronto, and an impressive win in Detroit, the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up in Chicago after three games in four nights on the road.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

I liked this one a lot.

Arpon Basu @arponbasu.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not sure Ivan Demidov could impress his Canadiens teammates any more than he already has, but he did that Saturday night in Chicago.

This was a new brand of hostility for him. And he shined in a way some of his teammates didn’t realize he could shine.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov, targeted by Blackhawks, further shows what he’s all about

Demidov is incredibly skilled, and everyone knows that. But he showed something against the Blackhawks that might have been less known.

www.nytimes.com

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

It’s dropped now. Thank you for asking

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 1d

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal has arrived.

They’re not all perfect pictures but 2 points is 2 points. Enjoy them. Enjoy The Call.

globalnews.ca/news/1146690...

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

After a loss in Toronto, and an impressive win in Detroit, the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up in Chicago after three games in four nights on the road.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 2d

This is it here.

Not all games are Picassos. Good teams win the ones that you don't hang on the wall too.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 2d

This is a difficult game to write a COTW. Nothing feels excellent. In truth, this is a pretty poorly played game by both clubs.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 2d

As I mentioned in this COTW after game 2, it is becoming more apparent in game 3....

ya gotta go with ALL your best guys on the first unit.

It's called first unit and second unit for a reason. Not 1 and 1A.

Give it a quick read. It's the Wilde Cards.

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 4d

Impressive win by the Canadiens in Detroit. No Wilde Goats to speak of and a lot of positives. However, one bone to pick in the Wilde Cards in this Call Of the Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dominate Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in home opener - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

Montreal should not have been the fresher of the two teams, after travelling overnight after their loss to Toronto, but they were. Brian Wilde has more.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 2d

God, Man, that hit could not be more perfect. It's such a pain in the ass all this from a perfect hit.

Guhle lays out Nazar.

Drives me insane.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 2d

Demidov's closing speed there was insane. He saved a breakaway.

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🇨🇦 Allan @northernboomer.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing to see here.

Just a 6th-round pick from the 2023 draft putting up over a point per game in the Swedish Hockey League…😈 #GoHabsGo

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Robert Rice @robertbrice.bsky.social · 3d

Habs fans, the Laval Rocket are kicking off their AHL season with a visit to the Manitoba Moose at 8PM EST tonight.

So tune in if you can to see prospects like Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj, Adam Engstrom, Jacob Fowler, Filip Mesar, Sean Farrell, Tyler Thrope, Luke Tuch, Joshua Roy and Jared Davidson.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 3d

lol

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 3d

Overreacting? Maybe.

Do I care? Definitely not.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 3d

I blocked that guy. Here’s why… I am 62 and I am tired of shit talkers.

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Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 3d

Are you lost. Twitter is a far right turn from here.

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Lori Bennett @lori10habs.bsky.social · 3d

Another great Call of the Wilde from @bwildemtl.bsky.social following a #Habs win. I added some thoughts already on X, but here’s some more. Lori Answers the ☎️. 🧵

Brian Wilde @bwildemtl.bsky.social · 4d

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens dominate Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in home opener - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

Montreal should not have been the fresher of the two teams, after travelling overnight after their loss to Toronto, but they were. Brian Wilde has more.

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