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Competitive game that simply didn’t work out. It happens over 82 games.

Wilde Cards I want you to remember when I am long gone and you’re enjoying the great success of this era. The talent, the culture, the mentor: it’s all there waiting for you to enjoy.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens face Buffalo again, meet same end 4-2 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Sabres last week, and they did again this week in another close game 4-2. Brian Wilde has more.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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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.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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The Canadiens were sloppy which had to be addressed in the Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal, but for more cheery feelings the Wilde Cards is an attempt to assess what 2026 may look like on the forward depth chart.

Hint: there’s a lot of NHL players.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens bested by Sabres with 5-3 loss in Buffalo - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Sabres are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011, and are now in a playoff position after shading the Canadiens. Brian Wilde has more.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:22 AM
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Every once in a while nothing works, including yourself.

Canadiens fall in a Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal where the best is a look at Bryce Pickford.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall flat in 2-0 shutout loss to St. Louis Blues - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's remarkable that a full 60 minutes of hockey could be played and there was simply nothing that stood out in a positive way. Brian Wilde explains.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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Another road game. Another Canadiens win.

The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal focuses on the fortunes of the young talent truly arriving with greatness. Also, a minor goalie issue you might not expect. And Nick’s big moment.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens mount comeback to outscore Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Just to show that this team is improving and figuring it out, the Canadiens finally won in Carolina on Thursday.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Call of the Wilde: Huge comeback leads Montreal Canadiens to overtime win in Florida

By Brian Wilde

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Call of the Wilde: Huge comeback leads Montreal Canadiens to overtime win in Florida - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Somehow, the Canadiens beat the Stanley Cup champions four straight games last year, and they came through again Tuesday with a 3-2 comeback overtime win.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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My column on Andrei Markov, a player I first spoke with in Moscow in the brutal winter of 1999, when the Russian economy was shattered and mobsters ruled.

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Todd: Andrei Markov's stick did his talking during superb run with Canadiens
Soft-spoken Russian earned every second of moving tribute, especially after career ended with unforgivable snub by former GM Marc Bergevin.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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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.

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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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December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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My column on a Canadiens week that provided a snapshot of where they are - and where they want to be.

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Todd: Was visit to Avalanche country a peek into Canadiens' future?
Wins over Utah and Vegas were a barometer of where the Habs are now, while the unmatched Avs showed them where they want to be in two years.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Despite the loss, two major positive developments for the Canadiens recently.

Also, you asked a lot who on the blue line is going to get traded now. I answer that in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens trounced by the Colorado Avalanche - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens went down 7-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. But fans shouldn't dwell on the score. Recent developments point to real opbriportunities for the team.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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One of the best performances of the season for the Canadiens. They’re 6 games over NHL 500 and in a playoff spot after a win in Vegas.

Here’s the uplifting Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montembeault finds his form as Montreal Canadiens best Vegas 4-1 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's a marvellous day to be a fan of the Montreal Canadiens. Brian Wilde explains why.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Dach and Dobson the strongest, Veleno needs more hunger in his game. The Habs fall in OT.

In this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal, a new number one prospect is declared.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens persist to overtime, fall to New Jersey 4-3 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Canadiens showed that they can play with anyone this season. Brian Wilde has more on the Thursday night matchup between Montreal and the New Jersey Devils.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the second period. It was the first period.

The Canadiens fall to the Flyers in a wild one in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall to Philadelphia Flyers in 5-4 shootout - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Habs played the second period, and it was like a disappointing first period never happened. Brian Wilde explains.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Perhaps the Montreal Canadiens best work of the season.

A wild atmosphere and a dominating win over the Capitals with key injuries added.

All in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens show lots of fight in Game 3 win over Capitals - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens took advantage of the series switching back to Bell Centre and swarmed the Washington Capitals all game long for an impressive Game 3 victory.
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April 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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A legal resident of New Hampshire was “violently interrogated” for hours, stripped naked, and forced into a cold shower. Given little food or water and prevented from taking medication, he collapsed and was hospitalized.
No One Is Safe From America’s Abusive Immigration Authorities Anymore
Even legal residents and tourists are being terrorized by Trump-emboldened officers at ICE and CBP.
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April 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Slafkovsky and Beck assessments highlight the Call Of the Wilde main segments with the Wilde Cards the latest look at the trading deadline.

The COTW is written for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montréal Canadiens continue to bounce back, surprise Carolina 4-0 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
To keep the hope alive of a playoff spot, the Canadiens need to get a winning streak going -- and the Carolina Hurricanes co-operated. Brian Wilde has more.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Huge loss for the habs on the Lehkonnen trade!
December 19, 2024 at 2:56 AM