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Beauty In Motion is my band. https://beautyinmotion.bandcamp.com/track/i-feel-like-this

Rock N Roll, Go Habs Go!
Motley Crue, The Wildhearts, Iron Maiden, Tesla (the BAND!!), Massive Wagons, Thunder, LA Guns, Ozzy.
PEACE!
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Over the last two games, two tough Canadiens wins on the road, Mike Matheson encapsulated why the Canadiens wanted to keep him around for the next five years: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Mike Matheson showed in 2 games why the Canadiens want him for 5 more years
Matheson's adaptability and team-first attitude make him valuable to the Canadiens, and he demonstrated both in two games this week.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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If this game is a sign of things to come for Montembeault, it’ll be huge for both him and the Canadiens👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens hope Montembeault's strong performance in win a sign of things to come
A much-needed win in Vegas should give Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault some of the confidence he needs, especially after it bottomed out after his last start.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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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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The vets came through, you know, the 26, 24, and 22 year olds, as the Canadiens came back to win in Utah.

The Wilde Cards is a quarter mark report card in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens start road trip with a comeback win in Utah - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Thanksgiving weekend in the United States means three games in four days for the Montreal Canadiens on the road. On stop one on Wednesday night in Utah, they beat the Mammoth 4-3.
globalnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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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.

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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.
globalnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The recipe is simple, and the Canadiens will win with it more often than not if they stick to it moving forward.
www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Slump-busting win over Maple Leafs gives Canadiens recipe to follow
The Canadiens desperately needed to get back to the style of play that led to so much success to open the season. They found that form on Saturday, doing things the right way in a much-needed win over...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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“Wherever there is an ending, there is also a beginning.”

Arch Enemy and Alissa White-Gluz have gone their separate ways, and the next chapter starts now.

Full story:

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Arch Enemy Split With Alissa White-Gluz
For a band that built its reputation on precision and control, the news landed with the subtlety of a cymbal crash. Early Sunday morning, Arch…
montrealrocks.ca
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal is me trying to figure out what the hell is going on with the goalies.

The Wilde Cards an update on Laval and I’m not particularly pleased with that either.

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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens’ goaltending flounders with 8-4 loss to Capitals - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
It's not possible to win an NHL game with an .800 save percentage. Brian Wilde explains what that means for the Montreal Canadiens.
globalnews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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It’s been two years since Juraj Slafkovský was first placed on a line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. The circumstances then are remarkably similar to the ones now for Zack Bolduc.

As Slafkovský seems ready to spread his wings, Bolduc prepares to earn his: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Zack Bolduc’s top-line opportunity comes two years after Juraj Slafkovský maximized his
It may not be permanent, but the timing for Slafkovský to spread his wings and be replaced in the nest by Bolduc might just be perfect.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Canadiens weekly notebook is out! What a crappy week for the Canadiens, right? Right?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Canadiens weekly notebook: Montreal’s disastrous week doesn’t tell the whole story
Also this week: a chat about size with Quinton Byfield, Juraj Slafkovský's top speed and Zack Bolduc's need to control his speed.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Strong recovery to get a point in Columbus by the Canadiens led by a trio change that sparked excellence.

And as usual a plea for patience when the roster isn’t what it could be in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1153041...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall in shootout in Columbus - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The positive in Monday's game was a great comeback by the Montreal Canadiens. The negative was a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Excellent, as always.
Strong recovery to get a point in Columbus by the Canadiens led by a trio change that sparked excellence.

And as usual a plea for patience when the roster isn’t what it could be in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

globalnews.ca/news/1153041...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall in shootout in Columbus - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The positive in Monday's game was a great comeback by the Montreal Canadiens. The negative was a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
globalnews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Not everyone can be a gem, and this one surely wasn’t.

The Canadiens do have some underlying issues but I think we know the big one at the moment.

Also some positives in the Wilde Cards in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens pummelled by Los Angeles Kings 5-1 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Apart from a laser beam from Josh Anderson into the top corner in the first period, little was impressive from the Canadiens in this one. Brian Wilde has more.
globalnews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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On Martin St. Louis leading with empathy, accountability and humility. He was initially relatable because of his experience as a player, but he has remained relatable by never putting himself above his team www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
St. Louis’ accountability sets standard for strong Canadiens leadership
Good coaches don’t put themselves above the team, and have the humility to publicly admit they can be better. That's just the latest example of how Martin St. Louis has set the standard for leadership...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Another win and more roster breakthroughs in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

Also, Habs roster construction and where the surprising improvement needs to be.

globalnews.ca/news/1151765...
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens tame the Utah Mammoth - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens shut down last week's losing streak Saturday night. Their 6-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth showed the team's goaltending was also back on form.
globalnews.ca
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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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.
globalnews.ca
November 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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On the power and fragility of confidence and how it can be nurtured under the shelter of imperfect wins: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Canadiens driven by the power of confidence and a coach who understands it intimately
From Sam Montembeault to Jayden Struble to Ivan Demidov to Alex Newhook, a Canadiens win Saturday was defined by confidence from its coach.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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5 and 0 in overtime. The Canadiens on top of the Atlantic as the dream start continues in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators to remain perfect in OT - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens took the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 overtime defeat Saturday night, building their winning streak in extra minutes to five games.
globalnews.ca
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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⚾️ Cette Série mondiale grandiose et crève-coeur passera à l’histoire. Elle aura aussi permis à bien des Québécois de retrouver un amour perdu. Ma chronique sur cette finale d’anthologie.

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Blue Jays de Toronto | Une finale grandiose – et crève-cœur
Série mondiale. Septième match. Onzième manche.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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On the unity of the Canadiens, from Montembeault to Struble and everyone in between 👇🏻 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...
Canadiens come together to beat Senators in yet another thriller at Bell Centre
Samuel Montembeault had every reason to feel dejected in Saturday's game against the Senators. But his Canadiens teammates picked him up, and they won the game together, like they have all season.
www.sportsnet.ca
November 2, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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On the politics of an NHL power play, the politics of winning, and how they quickly intersected in the case of Ivan Demidov: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Ivan Demidov has truly arrived. He’s showing the difference he makes for the Canadiens
Demidov's insertion into the Canadiens' top power-play unit was inevitable, but it was important for him to show he had earned it.
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The future is now. Ivan Demidov joins the first unit long enough to transform the first unit.

Demidov’s first three point game in this Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens comeback to edge the Vancouver Canucks. - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
After losing Friday to the Edmonton Oilers over questionable refereeing, the Montreal Canadiens showed their mettle in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canuks.
globalnews.ca
October 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM