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An old habs fan….Watching and rooting for the Habs since the 60’s. Grew up in Montreal, now living the dream in Southeast.
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With Game 24 and American Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, the #Habs are ready to deal

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24 games and American Thanksgiving are past and the Habs are ready to deal
November 29, 2025 Saturday afternoon’s game against the Colorado Avalanche was the 24th of the 2025-26 season for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs were victims of a potent opponent and a calendar-c…
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November 30, 2025 at 3:01 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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Bad luck in Denver, against the NHL’s juggernaut…
No deep lessons to harp on. Just some tidying up to do ahead of a charged December👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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Despite loss to Avalanche, Canadiens end challenging November on right foot
Saturday's loss in Colorado doesn't mitigate the success the Canadiens had to close out November.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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It was a big day for the #Habs. A contract extension and a win in Vegas. Here are my thoughts on Game 23 and the Matheson deal.

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Fresh off a contract extension, the Habs came ready to play in Game 23
November 28, 2025 On Black Friday the Montreal Canadiens were in Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights. They were fresh off the news that Mike Matheson had signed a contract extension, and they were…
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November 29, 2025 at 12:48 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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Hey Y'all. Everyone is in such a great mood tonight. I'm gonna tag my COTW. Hope you'll read it, and if you feel like talking about anything or asking any questions, I'm around to chat for an hour or two while I watch Texas A&M against Texas.

Attach the comment/question here.
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.

globalnews.ca/news/1154942...
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 12:23 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.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:08 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.
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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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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.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
On the undeniable problem the Canadiens need resolved immediately👇🏻
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Canadiens' goaltending an undeniable problem further exposed in blowout loss
The only thing more damaging to a hockey team than having a goaltender who can’t stop the puck is having two goaltenders who can’t stop the puck.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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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.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Evening commute after a long day at the office. Here’s a beautifully optimistic Call of the Wilde from @bwildemtl.bsky.social and a few quick thoughts from me.
Lori Answers the ☎️ #Habs 🧵
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.

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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 11:06 PM
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My story on the Canadiens finally starting to shoot the puck and coming away with a point from 4-3 shootout loss to Blue Jackets in Columbus after trailing 3-1 in third period #Habs: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Canadiens start shooting and earn point with 4-3 shootout loss in Columbus
It was a fourth straight loss for Habs, but they should be happy to get a point after losing 3-1 heading into third period.
montrealgazette.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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On fleeting confidence, and how to build it back up like the Bruins have.
The Canadiens are still searching after another loss…
November 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Massive section on roster construction today in the Call Of The Wilde for Global Montreal.

The goats is about what’s going wrong presently but it’s the Wilde Cards you want to read.

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Call of the Wilde: Montréal Canadiens fall to the Boston Bruins - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The Montreal Canadiens fell to the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday night. It was a competitive game but the Habs couldn't shake the issues that have dogged them all week.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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My column on Canadiens going 0-for-7 on power play - including two lengthy 5-on-3 advantages - in 3-2 loss to Boston Bruins Saturday night at Bell Centre:
Cowan: Some simple advice for Canadiens' power play: Shoot the puck!
Montreal goes 0-for-7 on the power play — including two lengthy 5-on-3 advantages — in 3-2 loss to Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre.
montrealgazette.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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My weekly #Habs Mailbag answering questions about why the Canadiens struggle against experienced playoff teams, is there a goaltending or a defence problem, what Santa could bring the Canadiens and what players look for in free agency: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Habs Mailbag: Canadiens need to find higher gear against top teams
Fan asks: "Do the Habs have a goaltending problem or a team defence problem?"
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November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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My weekly Stu's Slapshots notebook, including #Habs players being happy they no longer have to wear suits and ties to games, why Cole Caufield had to autograph 1,800 of his No. 22 sweaters and why there were so many Dallas Stars sweaters at Bell Centre: montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
Stu's Slapshots: Canadiens players happy to drop the suit-and-tie look
The heads of Lou Lamoriello and Don Cherry — members of NHL's old boys' club — must be exploding after league drops strict dress code.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Todd: Canadiens will glean lessons from back-to-back curb stompings montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The Canadiens have overcome a lot over the past year and change, and they feel even better equipped to deal with this stuff now.
But it’s time to see just how resilient they are👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Long-term injuries to Newhook, Guhle an added layer of adversity for Canadiens
The news was grim for the Canadiens on Friday. With Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle facing long-term injuries, it’s an added layer of adversity for a team that was already facing some.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM