Value of: Tom Wilson

[jellybeans]

If he would become a Hab i would stop watching hockey the guy is a dirty player and i don't care if he's on my team there's no way players like him should be in the NHL.

 

[Ridley Simon]

The hyperbole in this thread. And NO, I don’t mean about Wilson’s hockey ability.

Yes yes. He’s the Devil and an abuser of all things weak and poor.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

Not only would Winnipeg balk at this, they'd put a restraining order against the caller.

As a Jets fan I would do Ehlers for Wilson straight up. Wilson is the exact type of player the Jets need in my opinion. I love Ehlers and it would hurt like hell for sure to lose him. But its the NHL. You gotta give to get.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

If he would become a Hab i would stop watching hockey the guy is a dirty player and i don't care if he's on my team there's no way players like him should be in the NHL.

Coming from a fan of a team that's stuffed full of players who should not be in the NHL this is rich.

 

[DarthProbert]

A year and a half ago when the Avs still had depth on D from which to trade, I'd have offered Girard.

 

[max21]

Wilson is the last dinosaur left after the meteor hit. I would love to see what he would be if he had to lock up with Tony Twist,Marty McSorley, Bob Probert, or Joe Kocur level guys. There's literally about 100 players that would shine their shoes with Wilson's jersey with him in it. He's lucky he plays in the era he does.

Wilson is 6’4” 220lbs. He’d be just fine

 

[James Blackley]

Just out of curiosity what would he get? He must be one of the most unique players in the league.

If he saw me in the street, he'd get a knock out punch to the face.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

If he saw me in the street, he'd get a knock out punch to the face.

shiver me timbers

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

If he saw me in the street, he'd get a knock out punch to the face.

I’m sure a keyboard warrior would walk up to a professional hockey player who is built like an NFL tight end or edge rusher and knock him out with a punch to the face. Sounds like something that would surely happen.

 

[StephenPeat]

Coming from a fan of a team that's stuffed full of players who should not be in the NHL this is rich.

Can the Habs be relegated to the QMJHL? I’d suggest the AHL but I’m not sure they’d be competitive.

 

[StephenPeat]

If he saw me in the street, he'd get a knock out punch to the face.

Something makes me seriously doubt this and it has nothing to do with Tom Wilson.

shiver me timbers

I know I pee’d a little. Mostly from laughter but still.

 

[StephenPeat]

A year and a half ago when the Avs still had depth on D from which to trade, I'd have offered Girard.

There’s no reason whatsoever for the Capitals to consider that. The Capitals have options comparable to Girard on the roster, they DO NOT HAVE another Tom Wilson.

Even in the context of Right Now; the AVs get immediately better, the Capitals get much worse.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

and he still gets better every season

 

[SDBondra]

As a Jets fan I would do Ehlers for Wilson straight up. Wilson is the exact type of player the Jets need in my opinion. I love Ehlers and it would hurt like hell for sure to lose him. But its the NHL. You gotta give to get.

This is at least a somewhat honest assessment of Wilson’s value but the Caps still hang up the phone. Ehlers is a great winger, and he brings speed and scoring above what Wilson brings. But Wilson is no slouch in those areas. He is fast and has good enough hands to add value to that line. Plus, you just cannot replace his ability to absolutely batter opponents’ defense during the playoffs. That’s before we even talk about the intimidation factor and penalty killing.

As much as Caps fans like me are truly lucky to have a player like Ovechkin; we are also fortunate to have a perfectly constructed line. You really can’t do much better than Ovi-Kuznetsov-Wilson when you factor in all aspects of the game. Second best line in the league, IMO (Boston). That’s why I consider Wilson untoucable. He’s more than just a player in a vacuum. He lets Kuzy be Kuzy. He wins board battles. He makes people think twice before doing any nonsense. I love that line.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

This is at least a somewhat honest assessment of Wilson’s value but the Caps still hang up the phone. Ehlers is a great winger, and he brings speed and scoring above what Wilson brings. But Wilson is no slouch in those areas. He is fast and has good enough hands to add value to that line. Plus, you just cannot replace his ability to absolutely batter opponents’ defense during the playoffs. That’s before we even talk about the intimidation factor and penalty killing.

As much as Caps fans like me are truly lucky to have a player like Ovechkin; we are also fortunate to have a perfectly constructed line. You really can’t do much better than Ovi-Kuznetsov-Wilson when you factor in all aspects of the game. Second best line in the league, IMO (Boston). That’s why I consider Wilson untoucable. He’s more than just a player in a vacuum. He lets Kuzy be Kuzy. He wins board battles. He makes people think twice before doing any nonsense. I love that line.

I agree with everything you said. He is a one of a kind player thats for sure and if I was the Caps GM I would turn it down as well. We once had a very similar one of a kind guy in Dustin Byfuglien, and once you have that type you hold onto him.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

If he saw me in the street, he'd get a knock out punch to the face.

……………..

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Zero chance he’s available. Washington is still trying to win and they are motivated to take the strength of the team around Ovechkin. It would take a stupid overpay that also makes the team better now. As they wouldn’t consider a heavy futures package.

 

[The GM]

Biggest challenge would be making the salary cap work for the package it would take to acquire him. He is so wicked, oilers would probably trade McDavid, drai and nurse for him, but it’s not a video game and the cap won’t work

 

[TRASHCAT]

what other player can make an opposing general manager implode their team? twice?

 

[Lockin17]

I would give Gallagher + Caufield for Wilson any time

 

[Gruyeriev]

They would win for sure. Can you see someone giving a hit on Tavares or Matthews when Wilson is on ice?

That’s a terrible example. Ian Cole can’t fight.

Wilson is unique and incredibly valuable because he can actually play hockey too. Has Wilson ever fought anyone who can fight like Reeves?

edit: I found a fight with Reeves but not much happened. Either way Caps should get something good for him. I’m sure lots of teams would happy to have him out of the East.

 

[StephenPeat]

I would give Gallagher + Caufield for Wilson any time

Gallagher is spent - not worth what you think he is.

Caufield likely never will be worth what you think he is.

You win with Tom Wilson’s.
You get to replace your GM, AGM, and SVP Public Relations with Gallagher’s and Caufield’s.

It is what it is.

 

[StephenPeat]

That’s a terrible example. Ian Cole can’t fight.

Wilson is unique and incredibly valuable because he can actually play hockey too. Has Wilson ever fought anyone who can fight like Reeves?

edit: I found a fight with Reeves but not much happened. Either way Caps should get something good for him. I’m sure lots of teams would happy to have him out of the East.

Wilson’s fought basically everyone in the League who will oblige. Your argument is as weak as your understanding.

 

[StephenPeat]

Gallagher is spent - not worth what you think he is.

Caufield likely never will be worth what you think he is.

You win with Tom Wilson’s.
You get to replace your GM, AGM, and SVP Public Relations with Gallagher’s and Caufield’s.

It is what it is.

Just wanted to follow-up. Habs fans absolutely make me want to pile-on but if I’m being honest I’d take Gallagher (and Caufield) on the Caps. I wouldn’t trade anything around Wilson for either but both are Good(Gallagher)/Decent(Caufield) players who can be pieces in the right scenario. Mtl is just not the right scenario for anyone R/N.

 

[Gruyeriev]

Gallagher is spent - not worth what you think he is.

Caufield likely never will be worth what you think he is.

You win with Tom Wilson’s.
You get to replace your GM, AGM, and SVP Public Relations with Gallagher’s and Caufield’s.

It is what it is.[/QUOT