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In their final two games at the Bell Centre before the Olympic break, the Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. Just as we all predicted.
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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It can’t go much better than that. The league’s best gets dominated by the Canadiens who put 7 on the board. The Wilde Cards is my view on the goalie coach being fired.

The Call Of The Wilde is written for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: League-leading Colorado routed 7-3 by invigorated Montreal Canadiens - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It was a shocking night, as the Colorado Avalanche was getting routed by the youngest team in the National Hockey League. Brian Wilde has more.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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The well played competitive game with the Habs getting a lot of strong performances. The goats is the one issue the team defence can’t get beyond.

The Call Of The Wilde is written for Global Montreal

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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens prevail 3-2 in hard-fought contest against Vegas - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's fascinating to note how much the Canadiens have improved their roster recently. The additions continue to make a difference. Brian Wilde explains.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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In case you missed it, my column on the Cole Show in Boston - and the 12 seconds of lousy goaltending that wasted it.

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Todd: Cole Caufield's bright light dimmed by Canadiens' goaltending
While Habs' Smiling Assassin was trying on hats in Boston, Bruins were busy filling Samuel Montembeault's net.
montrealgazette.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Juraj Slafkovsky on Habs coach Marty St. Louis (from his latest NHL blog):

“Marty is the best coach I could have hoped for in my career...He taught me the right way to play, he opened my eyes to ways of reading the game. He was incredibly patient with me, even in the toughest moments.”

👇👇👇
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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I'm not sure whether you would call Brian Wilde a columnist or a blogger - but he and blogger J.T. are my favourite writers on the Canadiens while working in very different ways.

This sunny piece gets my highest recommendation.
January 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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On Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov and inspiration: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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“It feels like tonight we found our identity,” said Phil Danault.
The Canadiens need him, Gallagher and Anderson to maintain it as the games only get harder and heavier from this point forward👇🏻
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' new grind line lays groundwork for Caufield, Hutson heroics
www.sportsnet.ca
January 21, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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One of the best 5-on-5 performances of the year for the Canadiens as they solve the Wild.

Also in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal the apparent disrespect of Bryce Pickford.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens finally solve Minnesota with last-minute 4-3 win - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Montreal was rested for this matchup against Minnesota, and it showed. Brian Wilde has more on Tuesday night's game.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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Only league in the world that they don't view that somewhere else at a command central and change the obvious error.

Replay assist in the NFL changes that mistake in 10 seconds.
January 21, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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My column on the fourth anniversary of one of the best hires the Canadiens have made.
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Todd: Hiring Kent Hughes to rebuild Canadiens was stroke of genius
After two decades of Habs leadership marked by paranoia and hostility, the GM and Jeff Gorton form the best front-office tandem in the NHL.
montrealgazette.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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On the Canadiens comeback win last night, this team’s kryptonite, another looming lineup decision, and a very delicate reality: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Canadiens win, but again show when the going gets heavy, they must get desperate
The Canadiens have a lineup crunch on the horizon, and their need to withstand heavy teams could weigh heavily in the balance.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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My column:
After two decades of Trevor Timmins imposed mediocrity, the Canadiens are showing that it is indeed possible to find draft gems in unusual places.

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Todd: Canadiens get it right after two decades of draft disasters
In four drafts run by Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes since Trevor Timmins' calamitous rein, the Habs have chosen as many as six elite players.
montrealgazette.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Does Gary Galley ever shut up
January 18, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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My glass is most definitely half full. These are the lessons that need to be lived. The Wilde Goats is actually a positive.

More positives are Danault and Montembeault.

And to round out the COTW, the Wilde Cards is Demidov’s path to the Calder Trophy.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens bring the fight to Washington, fall 3-2 in OT - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The youngest team in the league is in the process of learning how to win in the toughest scenario possible. Brian Wilde explains.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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Ivan Demidov has been great, and this is just the beginning 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens' Demidov impressing teammates, dominating as expected
Everything Demidov has done since stepping out of Russia and into the brightest spotlight in the NHL, in Montreal, has been nothing short of impressive.
www.sportsnet.ca
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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The offence went back to work again against Vancouver.

Demidov had a breakout game, is it time for a goalie to go down and who ya got, and Hage will be a PPG player and why.

All in this COTW for Global Montreal

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens double the Vancouver Canucks - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Every team deserves respect, and the Canadiens gave it to the last-place Canucks. Montreal had to work hard to post a 6-3 win.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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In a rebuild, you begin by selling hope before transitioning to selling success. It can be a difficult journey. But sometimes, you get to sell both at once, and that’s what the Canadiens appear to have going for them: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
The Canadiens are enjoying the fruits of both ends of a rebuild at once
How Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov represent the perfect ideal of selling both hope and success for the Canadiens.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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It's almost as if the Canadiens pulled off a trade, the timid, mistake-prone version of Arber Xhekaj for the confident, physical, verging on dynamic version of Arber Xhekaj.
January 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Great stuff on Hutson from St. Louis.
Imagine Therrien saying he's going to stay out of Hutson's way?
Wanna hear something?

Lane Hutson has the best processor for the game that I have ever seen in a Habs uniform.

His vision for what is the right play is the best I have ever seen for Montreal and I would put him right beside the best in the game on any team.
Habs coach Marty St. Louis today on Lane Hutson’s defensive game:
January 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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My column:
Hopefully Dale Hunter's sour failure to recognize his most outstanding player will mark the end of the good old boys network dominating our World Junior team.
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Todd: Michael Hage overlooked by Team Canada, but not by Canadiens
Bypassing major junior for the University of Michigan, centre led the worlds in scoring yet wasn't named one of Canada's top three players.
montrealgazette.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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I really can't stress enough, when the Twitter people arrive here, you gotta block. You can't engage. You must block.

You can't reward assholes with engagement
January 11, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Habs coach Marty St. Louis getting philosophical tonight:
January 9, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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My column on a coach I admire more than anyone in this market since Felipe Alou.
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Todd: Martin St. Louis's masterful touch has Canadiens soaring
Reinventing the job on the fly, Hall of Famer is guiding the most exciting edition of the Habs in decades, high-scoring and entertaining.
montrealgazette.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Back to back magical nights at the Bell Centre in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

Also, the case for Lane Hutson the Olympian.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens drub Panthers 6-2 on another magical night - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Canadiens have beaten the Florida Panthers five times, including a 3-2 win over the Christmas holiday. They continued their dominance on Thursday. Brian Wilde has more.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:06 AM