{"id":24871,"date":"2018-03-25T13:03:07","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T17:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=24871"},"modified":"2022-10-26T15:06:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T19:06:47","slug":"tom-wilson-washington-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/03\/25\/tom-wilson-washington-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Wilson Is Proving To Be Much More Than The Washington Capitals Enforcer"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Tom Wilson<\/a><\/strong> was drafted by the Washington Capitals<\/a> in the 1st round (16th overall), of 2012 Nhl Draft, it was hoped that he would provide a mix of intimidation and skill to the club. Over the first four years of his career, he has mainly been in a lower line role, and not had much chance to show off that skill. The intimidating forward found his role as the team’s enforcer<\/a>. However, this season Wilson is proving to be much more than that.<\/p>\n

Tom Wilson<\/a>\u00a0More Than The Washington Capitals Enforcer<\/h2>\n

The role of the Enforcer has been a diverse topic of discussion for years. Recent documentaries such as “Ice Guardians” is an example of this debate. Opinions are divided, to some its seen as an unnecessary blight on the game, others see it as the very core of it. Either way, the role and the player had to evolve as a result to survive.<\/p>\n

When Tom Wilson joined the Washington Capitals, it was an ideal team for him. The tough 6-foot-4\u00a0 forward joined an elite group that could intimidate on the ice. Initially, however, making big hits and taking\u00a0punches was all the Canadian winger could do. This gave the young forward the title of an “underwhelming first round pick” during the early years of his career. This season, however, Wilson is finally achieving the balance of both protector and contributor.<\/p>\n

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Tom Wilson<\/a> As The Contributor<\/h2>\n

So far the Ontario native has a career-high, currently standing at 13 Goals, 20 Assists for 31 points after their win against Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. If Wilson continues at this momentum he will finish the season with almost double the goals and points than any other season.<\/p>\n

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#Capitals<\/a> Tom Wilson has shown incredible improvement in the offensive zone this season, he\u2019s got two goals so far tonight. Career high was 7, he\u2019s at 13 right now pic.twitter.com\/baY1laOYq7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Alan May (@AlanMay_16) March 25, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n