being that much of a physical presence, and still get you 20+ goals 40-50 pts, tom wilson has got skill, that's what seperates him from like a ryan reeves type player. And he's still like 25-26, he can get better and maybe end up being a 30 goal guy in right circumstances, that 5 million per year is looking not too bad now. Id have wilson on my team anyday of the week regardless of his contract, its worth it for the rare type of power forward he is.
Absolutely. He’s one of the few enforcers in the league who’s actually very effective offensively, and as you said, he’s on track to becoming a 30 goal scorer. Meatheads like Ryan Reaves or Ross Johnston suck at actually playing hockey and are on the ice purely to lay dirty hits and drop the gloves
@@adairbear33rdst Eh, they've fought twice before and Wilson got the edge in their first bout. Reaves is tough, but overrated when he's facing other heavyweights
the amount of work he need to be done is underrated...1st line, power play, penalty kill, throwing bodys almost every shift, can stand for himself or a teammate, can score and pass as well. One of my favourite players on the ice nowadays
@@Ngr8K People just don't understand how rounded a player Wilson has developed into. He can score, he is fast and hits hard, he makes great passes, can protect his teammate. And you nailed it, PP and PK special team. They just think well it's Wilson so he must have been playing like a jerk again. It is not true these days.
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He’s the Tight End of the NHL. Most versatile player in the game. Top penalty killer, a great Power Play piece. He can play on the top line. He can hit. He can fight. He can score. He can pass.
His passing skills as well as his ability to find "soft areas" to receive a pass or shot pass for a deflection is also overlooked. He works hard in practice on "net area" tips and deflections.
Tom Wilson is an absolute unit. Every team wants this guy and Washington are lucky to have him. Badass physical play and produce assist and points. No wonder why he is on the 1st line with Ovechkin.
But Reaves has come back with a vengeance averaging 10:09 ice time (somehow higher than his career average of 8:33) and producing mammoth totals of 8 goals and 7 assists in 71 games. Watch out!
Comparing these two (Reaves/Wilson) is like comparing Donald Brashear to Brendan Shanahan. Reaves is a great fighter and "Hit" guy who should never be considered for a Top 6 role. It took Wilson a few years to realize some untapped potential but I don't think he has hit his ceiling yet either.
because he had some bad hits in the past but has clearly learned from that suspension... he literally could have almost decapited Aho earlier this year and didnt touch him.. thats when I knew he learned
Gotta love Big Willy. Aside from being a great, solid enforcer, he’s also really effective at generating offensive opportunities. He’s one of the few tough guys in the league who’s also an effective forward. Any team would love to have a guy like him
Tom Wilson is the sort of guy who if he is on your team you love him, but if he is not, you cannot stand him. But be honest. A guy who is such a physical presence and puts 20+ goals and 40 points up a season for your team is as rare as a black opal. If he keeps up this pace for a few more years he will be lauded as one of the greatest players in the game. Plus his team mates love him, including one Mr Alexander Ovechkin.
I'm a big Wilson fan. Very unique skill set in today's game. He does a lot of good things out on the ice but for those who don't watch him every game you only see the blemishes on his game which is unfortunate. He's a fun player to watch and can be disciplined when he wants to be and his PIMs this season are proof of that. I have watched him since he entered the league and i'm happy to see that he has substantially cleaned up his game from the early days as a young NHLer.
If he’s on your team you love him, if he’s not you hate him. I’m a Capitals fan so i love him. I’d hate this guy to if he was on another team. This guy has cleaned up his game significantly. Hasn’t gotten in trouble with the league since the 20 game suspension. He deserves to be a Top 6 forward.
They just don't make em like Tom Wilson. He does so many things out there. I kind of miss the reckless Wilson but this newer more disciplined one also helps out a lot on offense. Rare breed indeed.
One more thing here on Wilson. After his Pre Season hit on Sundqvist and suspension many were making ridiculous comments about him being kicked out the league because of "all the players' careers that have ended because of his dirty play." I responded with: "If you haven't seen him play live you should before suggesting something so asinine! We all love the physical play and energy he brings to the game. What the league needs is an adjusted Wilson because he is a multi-talented beast who can play in all situations including the late 3rd period lead protection he provides. This league would be much better off with an adjusted Wilson than without Wilson at all." Now he's cleaned it up considerably and he's beating the Wilson hate club on the scoreboard rather than physical punishment. They asked for it!
Considering he almost got kicked out the League because all he did was cheap shots no but now he’s finally woke up and stopped being a lil kid on the ice
As I hawks fan I love Tom Wilson's game. He plays hard, protects his team and can score. I know he has a reputation but I would be lying if I said I didn't want him on my team.
Still, I think that is interference if not boarding since the puck is not there. I am not sure if it exceeds 0.8 sec to define as interference. And I am a caps fan. I would say it is a penalty when Joe B and Craig called it immediately. Most of the time they are fair.
@@anonymous134y The puck is clearly not there, if it's more than 0.8 seconds, it is even a late hit. I don't know what they called late hit for. Interference? or other things like roughing?
@@anonymous134y Btw, there is nothing saying in the rule about what is called "immediately following" his loss of possession. So how do they define immediately? That is why every time there is a potential late hit, people talks about how it is interference or not because NHL never gives full definition of the thing which they could clearly do better than this. I just heard from everywhere talking about late hit ranging from 0.5 sec to 1.5 sec. I don't know what is the definition. I just put a number there so that it is a visible measurement of how a hit can be a late hit. And judging from what you have said about the "legal hit", you clearly have no idea what interference is.
Coming from a Capitals fan I wouldnt say the best fighter. But if we are talking about versatility between power forwards he is by far the best. Lets go Caps!!!
@@maxwellpugg1233 "Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup."
So I dont get shredded for this, think about it; when talking about player to player comparisons, Wilson is probably one of the closest or if not the closest when it comes to someone being a modern day Bob Probert. Tough as nails, will fight anyone, always throwing the body, and can also score. Keep in mind this isnt a direct comparison to one of the baddest mf’ers to ever lace them up, but I think everyone can agree that they hate him because he isn’t on your team. Everyone would love to have a guy like him. (Coming from a Detroit fan)
I always think, if a player is loved by all of the team's fans while being hated by the others, you can tell they are valuable players. Not to mention Wilson play solid defense and offense. The stereotype needs to be changed.
Tom was a major contributor in their Stanley Cup Championship. Great all-around player. His no-look pass to Ovechkin for a goal is the assist of the year in 2020.
I've been saying for years that Wilson was gonna be the new generation Todd Bertuzzi-type player. You get the total package with Willy. Great versatile power forward! Playing on the top line with the likes of Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Kuznetsov at times has given him so much more depth to his skill level. Top Line Tom, FTW!
This was a great season so far from Wilson. He still has some work to do, but he really cleaned up his act this season. None of those senseless dangerous interferences most of the illegal ones are just split second mistakes. He's needed guys like Gudy and Hath to take the heat off a bit. I think it's difficult to argue he's not the most effective hitter in the league. I mean it's fun watching guys get tossed into the air, but the best ones for my money are the ones where you just deck a guy in the dirt and get on the back check before he knows what hit him
I started watching hockey back in the days of the big bad Bruins and this would happen on a nightly basis. sometimes finished with a bench-clearing brawl. Wilson is a hard-nosed throwback player. He's lucky Tie Domi aint still playing tho lol
being that much of a physical presence, and still get you 20+ goals 40-50 pts, tom wilson has got skill, that's what seperates him from like a ryan reeves type player. And he's still like 25-26, he can get better and maybe end up being a 30 goal guy in right circumstances, that 5 million per year is looking not too bad now. Id have wilson on my team anyday of the week regardless of his contract, its worth it for the rare type of power forward he is.
Also the fact he's an amazing PKer.
King Karl PREACH. Reaves can’t touch Wilson.
Absolutely. He’s one of the few enforcers in the league who’s actually very effective offensively, and as you said, he’s on track to becoming a 30 goal scorer. Meatheads like Ryan Reaves or Ross Johnston suck at actually playing hockey and are on the ice purely to lay dirty hits and drop the gloves
Reaves would still take out Wilson
@@adairbear33rdst Eh, they've fought twice before and Wilson got the edge in their first bout. Reaves is tough, but overrated when he's facing other heavyweights
Wilson is underrated on how valuable he is. Truly one of the better players on the Caps no question.
the amount of work he need to be done is underrated...1st line, power play, penalty kill, throwing bodys almost every shift, can stand for himself or a teammate, can score and pass as well. One of my favourite players on the ice nowadays
@@Ngr8K People just don't understand how rounded a player Wilson has developed into. He can score, he is fast and hits hard, he makes great passes, can protect his teammate. And you nailed it, PP and PK special team. They just think well it's Wilson so he must have been playing like a jerk again. It is not true these days.
@@jkliao6486 exactly!! and to be honest - i see him wear C one day
Love him,. Im wearing his jersey right now
All grinders are valuable
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Baddest dude in the NHL. How he's changed his game so he's not just a flying wrecking ball is amazing.
There's an inscription on Lord Stanley's Cup that would beg to differ.
@Brayden Rogers “He (Reaves) went to the press box, we got a ring”
Wilson's a POS ! His hits are either late or from the blind side, someone's going to do a McSorley on him...
“changed his game” lmfao
@@PaulMAruba11 you a salty fatty on your couch. No one cares.
He’s like me on NHL 20
You should get NHL 11 for an Xbox 360! You tap some on and out the door they go!
Same
Haha me to 🤣🤣
Haha me too
Same
He’s the Tight End of the NHL. Most versatile player in the game. Top penalty killer, a great Power Play piece. He can play on the top line. He can hit. He can fight. He can score. He can pass.
And the part of his game that has improved the most is his skating. He is a very rare talent.
His passing skills as well as his ability to find "soft areas" to receive a pass or shot pass for a deflection is also overlooked. He works hard in practice on "net area" tips and deflections.
His ability to blindside players is excellent
Must have an impressive concussion-rate on his hits
He's also fearless. He was willing to fight Chara. Nobody fights Zdeno Chara... except Tom Wilson.
@@rockybalboagaralhaoitalian4592 Why don't you cry some more? And then tell your favorite players to keep their heads up.
Tom Wilson is an absolute unit. Every team wants this guy and Washington are lucky to have him. Badass physical play and produce assist and points. No wonder why he is on the 1st line with Ovechkin.
Lol Marchand diving out of harms way at 1:32 will be my all time favorite Tom Wilson moment
Marchump, chickshit.
@@racer14glr91 Hall of Famer, the first rat in any HOF and we love him for it
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@@michaelmccurry114 HOF? That would be a disgrace. Seriously.
@@michaelmccurry114 lol, good luck with that. If marchand qualifies so does wilson.
“He (Reaves) went to the press box, we got a ring”
Savage.
But Reaves has come back with a vengeance averaging 10:09 ice time (somehow higher than his career average of 8:33) and producing mammoth totals of 8 goals and 7 assists in 71 games. Watch out!
Brandon Milligan no ring, no one cares
@@alexandereisen3486 Sarcasm isn't a language you speak, eh?
Brandon Milligan I see what you did there, my bad
Comparing these two (Reaves/Wilson) is like comparing Donald Brashear to Brendan Shanahan. Reaves is a great fighter and "Hit" guy who should never be considered for a Top 6 role. It took Wilson a few years to realize some untapped potential but I don't think he has hit his ceiling yet either.
I wish I could listen to Wilson MIC’d up for a few games.
You can tell Ovi felt that one.
Wilson is one of the classiest guys both on and off the ice, no idea why people despise him.
because he had some bad hits in the past but has clearly learned from that suspension... he literally could have almost decapited Aho earlier this year and didnt touch him.. thats when I knew he learned
Daniel Shaffer you must be an avid caps fan, I was kidding you idiot. Go pens.
Gotta love Big Willy. Aside from being a great, solid enforcer, he’s also really effective at generating offensive opportunities. He’s one of the few tough guys in the league who’s also an effective forward. Any team would love to have a guy like him
Stefan Ohlund Exactly. Bet no one could name another power forward like him currently in the league
Tom Wilson is the sort of guy who if he is on your team you love him, but if he is not, you cannot stand him. But be honest. A guy who is such a physical presence and puts 20+ goals and 40 points up a season for your team is as rare as a black opal. If he keeps up this pace for a few more years he will be lauded as one of the greatest players in the game.
Plus his team mates love him, including one Mr Alexander Ovechkin.
Detroit Red Wings fan here and I’m
A huge Tom Wilson fan. I like old time hockey tho and that’s the type of player Wilson is.
Том красавчик
I love Wilson!
Edit: why all the likes? Tens the most ive ever got!!
Edit: thanks for the likes! Again.
Tuskin The Hockey Turtle twentie now
Mazel Tov!
Love Tom!
1:42 they put his hit on ovechkin 😂😂😂
Ovi’s too old to have Wilson laying open ice hits on him lol. The russian machine needs to pass Gretzky
Ligmatosis he's a big boy
Ovi was mad about that lol
I can only imagine Ovi thinking "Is that what I've been doing to everyone all those year? I'm a monster, still I'm not sorry for laying out Malkin"
My favorite player in the league.. If you couldnt tell
Tom Wilson Gonna have to agree with you there. He adds so much to the team and it’s hard to imagine the Caps without Big Willy
Tom Wilson
Too bad I stopped the season
Coronavirus you son of a B**ch. Get out of here! You are taking away everything I love.
@@tomwilson3969 Ah finally an example of what I've been saying about Tom Wilson for several years now...Willy is capable of love.
Вилсон лучший 😘
I'm a big Wilson fan. Very unique skill set in today's game. He does a lot of good things out on the ice but for those who don't watch him every game you only see the blemishes on his game which is unfortunate. He's a fun player to watch and can be disciplined when he wants to be and his PIMs this season are proof of that. I have watched him since he entered the league and i'm happy to see that he has substantially cleaned up his game from the early days as a young NHLer.
Wilson AND the Caps by far the most enjoyable to watch in the NHL.
If he’s on your team you love him, if he’s not you hate him. I’m a Capitals fan so i love him. I’d hate this guy to if he was on another team. This guy has cleaned up his game significantly. Hasn’t gotten in trouble with the league since the 20 game suspension. He deserves to be a Top 6 forward.
Wilson is my favorite of all👌🏻
Greetings from Russia.
League needs more players like him
They just don't make em like Tom Wilson. He does so many things out there. I kind of miss the reckless Wilson but this newer more disciplined one also helps out a lot on offense. Rare breed indeed.
One more thing here on Wilson. After his Pre Season hit on Sundqvist and suspension many were making ridiculous comments about him being kicked out the league because of "all the players' careers that have ended because of his dirty play."
I responded with: "If you haven't seen him play live you should before suggesting something so asinine! We all love the physical play and energy he brings to the game. What the league needs is an adjusted Wilson because he is a multi-talented beast who can play in all situations including the late 3rd period lead protection he provides. This league would be much better off with an adjusted Wilson than without Wilson at all." Now he's cleaned it up considerably and he's beating the Wilson hate club on the scoreboard rather than physical punishment. They asked for it!
Considering he almost got kicked out the League because all he did was cheap shots no but now he’s finally woke up and stopped being a lil kid on the ice
BlexU i
He never almost got kicked out of the league. What are you talking about?
Tom Wilson i mean he literally almost did one or two more bad hits and he was on his way out that’s why he clean up his game
As I hawks fan I love Tom Wilson's game. He plays hard, protects his team and can score. I know he has a reputation but I would be lying if I said I didn't want him on my team.
Was so happy to see this in my notifications, absolute beast
This is the type of content I like to to see
Best Player in the NHL. Stanley Cup Champion Tom Wilson.
Cleanest player in the NHL
Shut up dummy
Tuskin The Hockey Turtle R/woooosh
No he's not, Chara is. But he is clean though
R/Woooosh
@@epicelite333 I was thinking the same thing when I saw this reply
Tommy's the man. We absolutely love him in DC. The rest of you fans would secreteley love to have him on your team.
The bruins announcers sound like snitches every time someone else does something. "HE hit the linesman! This guy has a long record!"
Didn’t even hit him lmao Jack Edwards is such a homer
and when a bruins player does something bad they make it seem like they did nothing wrong, like when chara could have killed pacioretty
ben walden I’m a bruins fan and I agree with you
Facts!! Such homers every single time.
WHat a beast, he can hit, score, and fight.
Dude that chirp on Thornton is legendary
The man the myth the legend
flying penguins are my favourite
Wilson is aware of their limitations and just wants to help the birds achieve their dreams of flight! Really generous of him.
🐧🐧🐧😂😂😂
@@brandonmilligan7706 that's f ing funny
he's a pretty clean player now and one of the caps' most valuable players
I’m a pens fan and I love this guy
Love Tom, future captain for the boys.
Respect to Lemiuex for squaring up with him despite the size difference
Love u tom Wilson
1:32
This is the best Marchand clip out there, Wilson shows up and Marchand turtles so fast you need a slow motion replay lmao
0:59 wilson shouldn't have had a penalty it was Barries fault for jumping away. There was no way for Wilson to back off after being fully committed.
Still, I think that is interference if not boarding since the puck is not there. I am not sure if it exceeds 0.8 sec to define as interference. And I am a caps fan. I would say it is a penalty when Joe B and Craig called it immediately. Most of the time they are fair.
@@jkliao6486 you have know idea what the 2020 nhl rules are. In section 56 interference it doesn't state anything about second never mind 0.8 lmaoo.
@@anonymous134y The puck is clearly not there, if it's more than 0.8 seconds, it is even a late hit. I don't know what they called late hit for. Interference? or other things like roughing?
@@jkliao6486 lmao he just passed it away. He was obviously committed before the pass...
@@anonymous134y Btw, there is nothing saying in the rule about what is called "immediately following" his loss of possession. So how do they define immediately? That is why every time there is a potential late hit, people talks about how it is interference or not because NHL never gives full definition of the thing which they could clearly do better than this. I just heard from everywhere talking about late hit ranging from 0.5 sec to 1.5 sec. I don't know what is the definition. I just put a number there so that it is a visible measurement of how a hit can be a late hit. And judging from what you have said about the "legal hit", you clearly have no idea what interference is.
Tom is the man! He plays hard clean hockey, but don't misunderstand, he WILL hurt you 💪👍
I love Wilson hard hitting and skilled, can’t just call him a goon. Hope he’s back soon
Love him or hate him everyone knows he’s at least fun to watch
Wilson in the best fighter in NHL and he is my favourite player! Lets go Caps!!!
Coming from a Capitals fan I wouldnt say the best fighter. But if we are talking about versatility between power forwards he is by far the best. Lets go Caps!!!
I love how he terrorizes the Bruins
LOVE TOM WILSON
Notice how they said “so far” so that mean maybe they know something (LIKE THE SEASON BEING RESUMED?!?!!???!?!) 🤔
It is, NHL made a statement about it
Rebekah Stoddard which was??
(Like NOBODY REALLY KNOWS WHATS TO HAPPEN!?!?
@@maxwellpugg1233 "Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup."
@@rebekahstoddard5826 well thats awesome!!
This is how you play the game!
So I dont get shredded for this, think about it; when talking about player to player comparisons, Wilson is probably one of the closest or if not the closest when it comes to someone being a modern day Bob Probert. Tough as nails, will fight anyone, always throwing the body, and can also score. Keep in mind this isnt a direct comparison to one of the baddest mf’ers to ever lace them up, but I think everyone can agree that they hate him because he isn’t on your team. Everyone would love to have a guy like him. (Coming from a Detroit fan)
BrandoNast
He won’t fight Reeves.
Wilson is amazing, we watch every game and there is a big fight, I say It’s Wilson, I love it
I always think, if a player is loved by all of the team's fans while being hated by the others, you can tell they are valuable players. Not to mention Wilson play solid defense and offense. The stereotype needs to be changed.
Он очень хорош
Anyone who hates on the way Tom Wilson plays this game, doesn’t have a clue about Hockey. He’s just the ultimate all round player.
As a pens fan I hate him but as a hockey player I absolutely love him😂
Tom was a major contributor in their Stanley Cup Championship. Great all-around player. His no-look pass to Ovechkin for a goal is the assist of the year in 2020.
THOMPSON !!! I already miss this guy!
Tom Wilson is a beauty of a player
I like how at the end he doesn’t just start feeding punches at the guy not ready to fight. He waited until he was ready
absolute beauty
Wilson's a highly skilled Beast
Would certainly like this guy on my team. Thats a real hockey player right there.
: WILSON I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER.💪💪💪
Every team wishes to have a Power Forward like Wilson in their lineup.
This guy gonna have me become a hockey fan!
I love you TOMMY-GUN!!!You re the best!!!
Tom Wilson is awesome
LOL love it I hate the caps but Love how he catches all these guys with their head down ! Love how he doesn't give two shits just hits everyone!
Absolute beauty love this guy
clean hitter, people just get mad when he hits because his hits are massive
he's awesome, and a great player
Love Wilson, old fashion aggressive player. People don’t like him because he messes with their favorite team or they don’t want a physical league
Hockey is the most men's sport. All respect, to all from Russia!!
Trochek hit was like brotherly love right there
I was at that blue jackets game it was epic!
I've been saying for years that Wilson was gonna be the new generation Todd Bertuzzi-type player. You get the total package with Willy. Great versatile power forward! Playing on the top line with the likes of Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Kuznetsov at times has given him so much more depth to his skill level. Top Line Tom, FTW!
Tom please come to Vancouver the team is developing into a powerhouse and you would complete the puzzle
“They won’t see each other till the end March 2020” 😂😂 jokester
BEAST
Old school!!! From Russia with Love
Wilson was a mad man in the cbj game haha
I was at the game when he was going at the Canes bench. Funny part is if I remember right that was a preseason game lmfao
#Wilson4President 💪🏽
Love or hate him, he owns you and your team
We need 3 guys like Wilson in every team!
This was a great season so far from Wilson. He still has some work to do, but he really cleaned up his act this season. None of those senseless dangerous interferences most of the illegal ones are just split second mistakes. He's needed guys like Gudy and Hath to take the heat off a bit. I think it's difficult to argue he's not the most effective hitter in the league. I mean it's fun watching guys get tossed into the air, but the best ones for my money are the ones where you just deck a guy in the dirt and get on the back check before he knows what hit him
A lot of the hits that Wilson gets hate for are ones where he goes to hit and the player tries to dodge it and Wilson clips him the wrong way
People have no sense anymore. Whats new?
BINGO
Never seen Marchand turn turtle so fast.
Wilson. The player every one wants to hug. ... and punch kick push. But it’s just a game
I like how Marchand intentionally belly flops onto the ice as soon as Wilson skates over...he didn't want any of the Wilson smoke...
Tom Wilson... xD *SPITS*, doesnt respect the code... *SPITS more*
4:47 Marchand protecting his boyfriend
I started watching hockey back in the days of the big bad Bruins and this would happen on a nightly basis. sometimes finished with a bench-clearing brawl. Wilson is a hard-nosed throwback player. He's lucky Tie Domi aint still playing tho lol
Lol who would have imagined Chara and Wilson fighting and then eventually playing on the same team
I know hes thrown some dirty hits but over all he's just an animal on skates and i love him and wish the avs would make a push for him
Nah he's ours
Most of these hits are legal in the NHL rulebook but also murder attemps. Hockey is a crazy game
Красава Уилсон,так держать👍👍👍
Tom is beast
All hits were clean though. I like that
Many whine that they are mostly dirty. They don’t know what they are talking about, they don’t watch him enough.
Wilson is a great ”blindsider”
Back in the day he’d get his own medicine
Most of his shots were straight up face to face. Wtf are u talking about
I love wilson