Tom Wilson Unloads on Ian Cole After Elbow to Head of Evgeny Kuznetsov

[Phil]

Link: https://twitter.com/recordsandradio/status/1093702936557961216?s=21

 

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[Kevin]

Didn't really think that was all that bad with Cole's elbow...Wilson pummelled Cole though. I'm thinking the linesman probably should have stepped in a little sooner there.

[Pete]

Didn't really think that was all that bad with Cole's elbow...Wilson pummelled Cole though. I'm thinking the linesman probably should have stepped in a little sooner there.

 

I agree. Wilson continues to be a cunt.

[Shane Falco]

Didn't really think that was all that bad with Cole's elbow...Wilson pummelled Cole though. I'm thinking the linesman probably should have stepped in a little sooner there.

 

I can't believe after all of that Cole was still standing. Fuck, he took a beating.

[Scott]

Wasn't a terrible elbow and I don't hate what Wilson did this time. Would of enjoyed it if he was on my team to be honest.

[RodrigueGabriel]

I have listened to the folks who maintain that the presence of enforcers do not provide any deterrent to dirty hits. While Wilson's presence did not deter the elbow in advance, I gotta think Cole is going to think twice before messing with Kuz or anybody on the Caps again. What am I missing here?

[ThirtyONE]

I like Wilson. I also liked when Reeves destroyed him. These players keep things interesting.

[Long live the King]

I have listened to the folks who maintain that the presence of enforcers do not provide any deterrent to dirty hits. While Wilson's presence did not deter the elbow in advance, I gotta think Cole is going to think twice before messing with Kuz or anybody on the Caps again. What am I missing here?

Why would it make a difference? Wilson's reputation and suspensions aren't a secret. Cole already knew Wilson was there and did it anyway.

 

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[RodrigueGabriel]

Why would it make a difference? Wilson's reputation and suspensions aren't a secret. Cole already knew Wilson was there and did it anyway.

 

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You're going to argue that my end result is the same whether I get away with a pop on their star without retaliation or I get the living snot beat out of me? I believe that video is playing in the dictionary (or corresponding book of idioms) under "made an example of."

[Pete]

Well, if Kuznetsov suffered a career ending injury, it wouldn't matter what Wilson did to Cole.

[fletch]

If Tom Wilson was on the Rangers he'd instantly be one of my favorite players on the team. I'd warm up to Marchand if he was on the Rangers. I dislike Marchand and like Wilson. Splitting hairs? Probably. But each has a reputation.

 

Brad Marchand has been suspended six times for a total of 19 games.

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/brad-marchands-suspension-history

 

Tom Wilson has been suspended four times for a total of 24 games, by my count.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/tom-wilson-suspension-timeline-history-fines-capitals-penguins-zach-aston-reese/k3plwl8lfkot11flpw7ah3yf7

 

IMO, Wilson is treated as a 'goon' by the sports media, while Marchand gets a pass as a sneaky, gritty, hockey player who does what is needed to win.

 

I don't know why, IMO, Wilson is a 'bad' guy and Marchand is a 'good' guy.

 

Tom Wilson is 218 lbs while Brad Marchand is 181 lbs... so maybe its because when Wilson plays dirty he does more damage than Marchand. Who knows?

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=130599

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=80463