Confirmed with Link: Tom Wilson Re-signs 6 years, $5.17 AAV

[VaCaps Fan]

Keep truckin into the goal!

 

[Brian23]

I don't see it.

Orlov makes less then Wilson now and is a bonafide #1 LD so far. Compared to what other top defenders are getting, it's a great deal .

 

[Blitzkrieg365]

Yikes.... not happy with that at all. I was hoping for something in the 4 - 4.5 range.

 

[Vilica]

I was hoping that Wilson's lack of boxcars would push him down from the Simmonds' percentage of the cap, but I guess Cup bump ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This is basically the exact Simmonds contract when you adjust for the cap inflation.

 

[Silky mitts]

10-20% more than I’d have liked but so was Kuzys deal and that worked out. The one thing I convinced myself is even if he doesn’t develop offensively he can still destroy people.

 

[Carlzner]

I was just re-watching some of the Tampa game 6 last night and Wilson was such a beast on the PK in the 3rd.

 

[Blades of Steel]

Tom Wilson does so many things that aren’t recorded all over the ice. He draws penalties, he can hit, he can agitate, he can pk, he’s a leader, he creates room, he makes everyone on the ice feel more confident, he’s a fan favorite, he can play on any line in any role, etc.


His contact is worth it.

 

[Corby78]

As was talked about on here prior we paid a little more for the extra years. He is still young and has time to continue to develop. There is some risk here, but this could also be a very good deal 2-3 years down the road

 

[RandyHolt]

A big part of his game is hitting. We should be ok if he isn't in jail for being Willy.

I seriously cannot ever recall a forward that forces the 'here you take it' turnover by his mere presence. That's something I have never seen goons nor elite power forwards pull off. We saw it in most all of the series's. But that hapless Islanders D in the playoffs doing a pass to Willy in front to avoid getting pummeled takes the cake. At a key part of the game and series IIRC.

I think he is the most intimidating player in the NHL. That costs money and there is no comparable. I wonder where he ranks on the all time list. I assume Gordie is still the king.

 

[sapperdaddy]

I'm actually happy with this. Not as happy as I would be at 4.5, but its under still under 6.

Which in my opinion is a steal for the guy I'm convinced is going to be the next guy to wear the C.

 

[g00n]

Do yourself a favor and either avoid or read the main boards thread, depending on whether you like to watch people freak out.

 

[Carlzner]

 

[Ms Maggie]

I don't hate it, but I'm not thrilled, either.

Disclaimer - I'm a huge Wilson fan.

I look forward to thinking he's worth this deal in the future. Give 'em Hell, big guy.

Seems high. Not OMG what were they thinking high, but head scratching high. Who knows.

 

[Capitals40]

Good and Congrats Tom..we have the Cap room .. and he has not hit his prime yet.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I love Tom’s potential!

 

[Blades of Steel]

Yep, he has so many ones likes this..

 

[Ridley Simon]

Do yourself a favor and either avoid or read the main boards thread, depending on whether you like to watch people freak out.

I enjoyed it.. thanks God we won the Cup. Or....this would be painful.

 

[Carlzner]

Yep, he has so many ones likes this..

Don't think he got an assist for it either. Against #77 too.

 

[StrikingDistance]

I don't care. Not on my payroll. The dude owns real estate in the minds of every non-Caps fan and player.

That's worth at least 1 mil per for me.

 

[McVechkin]

Seems high. Maybe he grows into it. I know you can’t value Tom Wilson by stats, he is so much more important than his numbers... but in comparison to peer players with stats only, he has got to be significant over paid right?

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I bought this! Reebok Premier NHL Jersey Washington Capitals Tom Wilson White sz S | eBay

 

[kuzy92]

Just enjoy the fact that we have a really good player locked up thru his prime..

 

[Monsterrain]

Love it. Congrats willy!

 

[VaCaps Fan]

GMBM!

 

[Ridley Simon]

I was happy w 6/5m, as stated a few times on the board.

Pretty much as expected. Good for the Caps, good for Willy, and LOL at all the haters!!