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Posts About "Tom Wilson"

Top 10 Dirtiest NHL Players

Top 10 Dirtiest NHL Players

October 16th, 2020 Hockey is played hard and fast. Athletes will hook, trip, face wash and pester to gain a winning edge. Like all sports, hockey has official rules and unwritten rules. It also has a code of respect. And there are many players that blur the lines between the two. Or cross them entirely. They can be downright dirty. These dirty,...
Bruins' Oft-Debated Toughness Will Be Tested in Round-Robin Play

Bruins' Oft-Debated Toughness Will Be Tested in Round-Robin Play

June 9th, 2020 Love it or hate it, the National Hockey League Eastern Conference round-robin tournament being proposed to decide the No. 1 seed for the second and subsequent rounds of the 24-team playoff format would be a battle for the ages. Considering that the teams involved would be the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals and...
NHL's 5 Best Agitators of the Decade

NHL's 5 Best Agitators of the Decade

April 6th, 2020 The National Hockey League is well-known for its fights. For years, every team had a few players that were not only willing to fight to stand up for teammates, but who knew the only reason they were on the team was to play the tough-guy role. Times have changed. Sure, there are still plenty of fights, but the days of roster spots...
Wilson Scores in OT to Lift Capitals over Panthers 5-4

Wilson Scores in OT to Lift Capitals over Panthers 5-4

November 7th, 2019 SUNRISE, Fla. — Tom Wilson scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Wilson's shot beat Sergei Bobrovsky 17 seconds into the extra period. Alex Ovechkin also scored twice and added an assist for Washington....
Canadiens Need Size and Strength at Forward

Canadiens Need Size and Strength at Forward

October 21st, 2019 The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their mini-road trip on Sunday afternoon with a 4-3 regulation loss to the Minnesota Wild. The day before, the Habs defeated the reigning Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues 5-2. Despite the 1-1 record on the road trip, the Canadiens have struggled against both the Blues and Wild in recent years. Both...
Wilson Snaps Tie with 3rd Period Goal, Caps Edge Blackhawks

Wilson Snaps Tie with 3rd Period Goal, Caps Edge Blackhawks

October 20th, 2019 CHICAGO — Tom Wilson broke a tie with 8:13 left and the Washington Capitals rebounded after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday for their third straight win. Wilson beat Corey Crawford from the right edge of the crease ...
Tom Wilson, Coming into His Own

Tom Wilson, Coming into His Own

September 2nd, 2019 "Enforcers", "goons", "tough guys" have been in hockey since the 1930s and have been an accepted part of the game. Now things have changed. Is this the time for Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson to step up and become more than just an "enforcer". Yes! When a "Goon" Stops Being a "Goon" Everyone knows the joke: "I went to a fight the...
Being Tom Wilson, Hockey's Most Hated Man

Being Tom Wilson, Hockey's Most Hated Man

April 7th, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — Tom Wilson tries not to read everything about him on social media. You'd think being on the receiving end of endless tweets and messages that are, well, not suitable for work would be reason enough to skip them. But Wilson can't just i...
Wilson Proves He Doesn’t Belong in the NHL

Wilson Proves He Doesn’t Belong in the NHL

November 30th, 2018 Originally published Oct. 7, 2018. Being re-published because he keeps doing it - Managing Editor It’s about time. Finally. Spot on. Justice served. That’s the prevailing sentiment heard around the hockey world when news came of Washington Capitals’ right winger Tom Wilson receiving a 20-game suspension. Unlike the...
NHL News & Notes: Rask Returns, Wilson Suspension & More

NHL News & Notes: Rask Returns, Wilson Suspension & More

November 13th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Tuukka Rask has returned to practice, Tom Wilson has had his suspension reduced and Brian Boyle has been placed on the injured reserve. Related: NHL News & Notes: Buchnevich, NHL Concussion Lawsuit & More Rask Returns From Personal Leave After missing a few days due to a personal leave granted by...
Capitals' Wilson's Suspension Reduced

Capitals' Wilson's Suspension Reduced

November 13th, 2018 Tom Wilson's 20-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues' forward Oskar Lundqvist has been reduced from 20 games to 14 games by a neutral arbitrator, Elliotte Friedman reported Tuesday. Wilson was suspended in the final game of the preseason and lost an appeal to reduce the suspension earlier this season when...
NHL News & Notes:  Schmidt Extension, Wilson Suspension & More

NHL News & Notes: Schmidt Extension, Wilson Suspension & More

October 25th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Nate Schmidt has signed a lengthy contract extension to remain in Las Vegas, the NHL has upheld one of their most severe suspensions in recent history and the Boston Bruins have been dealing with even more injury issues that have led to an emergency call-up. Related: NHL News & Notes: Boyle, Beleskey...
NHL News & Notes: Svechnikov, Oshie & Wilson & More

NHL News & Notes: Svechnikov, Oshie & Wilson & More

October 16th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, The Detroit Red Wings will be without a first-round talent for most of the season, TJ Oshie is coming to the defense of Tom Wilson & the Montreal Canadiens have placed Jacob De La Rose on waivers. Svechnikov Out 5-6 Months The Red Wings 2018-19 season went from bad to worse Tuesday when the team...
Wilson Suspended 20 Games

Wilson Suspended 20 Games

October 3rd, 2018 The NHL has suspended Tom Wilson for 20 games for an illegal check to the head on St. Louis Blues' forward Oskar Sunqvist. This is Wilson's fourth suspension in his last 105 preseason, regular season and postseason games. Wilson is in the first year of a six-year, $31 million...
Defending Tom Wilson’s Contract

Defending Tom Wilson’s Contract

July 30th, 2018 Tom Wilson now has one of the worst contracts in the NHL. It’s Milan Lucic, David Clarkson-level bad, right? I’m going to argue wrong. For starters, stop with the Lucic and Clarkson comparisons. The difference with Wilson is age and upside. Wilson is getting paid for potential as he enters his prime whereas the other two...
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