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 handle the Toronto Maple Leafs | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens handled the Toronto Maple Leafs in their game on Saturday, scoring 5-2 even while facing a few penalties against the Leafs.
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A recovery night for the Canadiens in every sense from goaltending, to goals, to physicality in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Ref Game Management means a Habs penalty is the next action, so they better not touch anyone.
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Ref Game Management means a Habs penalty is the next action, so they better not touch anyone.
One shift in the third for Engstrom. It's gonna be a very big deal when MSL finds a 6th D that he believes in.
It's simply not workable to have the ice times so skewed.
It's simply not workable to have the ice times so skewed.
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
One shift in the third for Engstrom. It's gonna be a very big deal when MSL finds a 6th D that he believes in.
It's simply not workable to have the ice times so skewed.
It's simply not workable to have the ice times so skewed.
And the bonus, if it is offside, they're out of timeouts lol
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
And the bonus, if it is offside, they're out of timeouts lol
Man, I am calling offside on that
November 27, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Man, I am calling offside on that
That was a horrible period of hockey from the Canadiens. The second line is a mess tonight.
Kapanen's line has a 22 per cent Corsi. Surprised it's that high.
Kapanen's line has a 22 per cent Corsi. Surprised it's that high.
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
That was a horrible period of hockey from the Canadiens. The second line is a mess tonight.
Kapanen's line has a 22 per cent Corsi. Surprised it's that high.
Kapanen's line has a 22 per cent Corsi. Surprised it's that high.
Veleno... He's just so... I don't want to use the word, but he's that word.
3-2 Utah.
3-2 Utah.
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Veleno... He's just so... I don't want to use the word, but he's that word.
3-2 Utah.
3-2 Utah.
Shoot it high, Cole. Why haven't you shot it high in a month.
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Shoot it high, Cole. Why haven't you shot it high in a month.
Looks like Game Management has started a little early in Utah tonight.
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Looks like Game Management has started a little early in Utah tonight.
Good shot. No goalie issue there at all.
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Good shot. No goalie issue there at all.
Florian's release was quick there. I like.
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Florian's release was quick there. I like.
You can see Hutson getting more eager and more familiar with shooting at the NHL level.
It's gonna come. He's shooting from real good spots. He gets it away nice and quickly. It's just not very heavy. Quick release can get goals though on cross-ice passes.
It's gonna come. He's shooting from real good spots. He gets it away nice and quickly. It's just not very heavy. Quick release can get goals though on cross-ice passes.
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 AM
You can see Hutson getting more eager and more familiar with shooting at the NHL level.
It's gonna come. He's shooting from real good spots. He gets it away nice and quickly. It's just not very heavy. Quick release can get goals though on cross-ice passes.
It's gonna come. He's shooting from real good spots. He gets it away nice and quickly. It's just not very heavy. Quick release can get goals though on cross-ice passes.
Now that's all members of a line doing the right job on a 3-on-2. Bolduc drives the lane to take a D with him to the net. That isolates it to a 2-on-1.
From there, it's Caufield with a terrific cross ice pass to Suzuki. It's 2-0.
2 points for both Bolduc and Suzuki.
From there, it's Caufield with a terrific cross ice pass to Suzuki. It's 2-0.
2 points for both Bolduc and Suzuki.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Now that's all members of a line doing the right job on a 3-on-2. Bolduc drives the lane to take a D with him to the net. That isolates it to a 2-on-1.
From there, it's Caufield with a terrific cross ice pass to Suzuki. It's 2-0.
2 points for both Bolduc and Suzuki.
From there, it's Caufield with a terrific cross ice pass to Suzuki. It's 2-0.
2 points for both Bolduc and Suzuki.
Really obvious the value of strength there from Florian. It's just a different league than the AHL. The value of that battle won for a scoring chance cannot be minimized.
Now, to get his brother up on the other side at wing.
Now, to get his brother up on the other side at wing.
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Really obvious the value of strength there from Florian. It's just a different league than the AHL. The value of that battle won for a scoring chance cannot be minimized.
Now, to get his brother up on the other side at wing.
Now, to get his brother up on the other side at wing.
That's a big moment for Bolduc. A one timer from Hutson. His first goal since 22 October.
That was a PP goal. Suzuki the other helper.
That was a PP goal. Suzuki the other helper.
November 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
That's a big moment for Bolduc. A one timer from Hutson. His first goal since 22 October.
That was a PP goal. Suzuki the other helper.
That was a PP goal. Suzuki the other helper.
Oh no, the Canadiens have a 5 on 3 PP for :53 seconds.
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Oh no, the Canadiens have a 5 on 3 PP for :53 seconds.
Good first shift for Engstrom. Three touches. Three good decisions.
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Good first shift for Engstrom. Three touches. Three good decisions.
Reposted by Brian Wilde
My column on the Thanksgiving standings check and a race in the east so tight that even Toronto is a contender.
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
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Todd: Canadiens gain timely lift from Jakub Dobes and sad-sack Leafs
While Eastern teams spin their wheels, young Habs stop the bleeding as they prepare for thorny visit to Salt Lake, Las Vegas and Denver.
montrealgazette.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
My column on the Thanksgiving standings check and a race in the east so tight that even Toronto is a contender.
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Reposted by Brian Wilde
A recovery night for the Canadiens in every sense from goaltending, to goals, to physicality in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens handle the Toronto Maple Leafs | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens handled the Toronto Maple Leafs in their game on Saturday, scoring 5-2 even while facing a few penalties against the Leafs.
globalnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A recovery night for the Canadiens in every sense from goaltending, to goals, to physicality in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
After a 5 point game for Laval yesterday, Adam Engstrom gets a call up to the big club.
Well deserved.
Well deserved.
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
After a 5 point game for Laval yesterday, Adam Engstrom gets a call up to the big club.
Well deserved.
Well deserved.
Texier is signed by the Habs. One year. One million.
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Texier is signed by the Habs. One year. One million.
November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Another game where these updated game cards absolutely meet the eye test.
The game score on the left column is pretty close to spot on. My eyes may have said Slafkovsky was tops but he’s high and that’s all that matters.
No outliers. These are the best game cards I’ve seen so far.
The game score on the left column is pretty close to spot on. My eyes may have said Slafkovsky was tops but he’s high and that’s all that matters.
No outliers. These are the best game cards I’ve seen so far.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Another game where these updated game cards absolutely meet the eye test.
The game score on the left column is pretty close to spot on. My eyes may have said Slafkovsky was tops but he’s high and that’s all that matters.
No outliers. These are the best game cards I’ve seen so far.
The game score on the left column is pretty close to spot on. My eyes may have said Slafkovsky was tops but he’s high and that’s all that matters.
No outliers. These are the best game cards I’ve seen so far.
Good day for Zharovsky in the KHL. He had a goal and an assist. The goal was a nice 20 foot snap shot in that dead area over a goalie’s pads.
He has 17 points in 21 games as he continues his quest to beat the rookie record held by Demidov.
He has 17 points in 21 games as he continues his quest to beat the rookie record held by Demidov.
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Good day for Zharovsky in the KHL. He had a goal and an assist. The goal was a nice 20 foot snap shot in that dead area over a goalie’s pads.
He has 17 points in 21 games as he continues his quest to beat the rookie record held by Demidov.
He has 17 points in 21 games as he continues his quest to beat the rookie record held by Demidov.
A recovery night for the Canadiens in every sense from goaltending, to goals, to physicality in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens handle the Toronto Maple Leafs | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens handled the Toronto Maple Leafs in their game on Saturday, scoring 5-2 even while facing a few penalties against the Leafs.
globalnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A recovery night for the Canadiens in every sense from goaltending, to goals, to physicality in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Also, the Wilde Cards is a look at the myth of poor defence versus the truth of poor netminding.
globalnews.ca/news/1153849...
Reposted by Brian Wilde
Florian Xhekaj just told L’Antichavbre wants to play like Tom Wilson lol 👍
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Florian Xhekaj just told L’Antichavbre wants to play like Tom Wilson lol 👍