Tom Wilson late hit on Mark Jankowski

[max21]

its a really late hit that was not necessary, TW does this as often as TW (Tiger Woods) pops painkillers (pre-car accident) which was FAR too often...

he is a repeat offender and this should be a suspension

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

I hate tom wilson but nothing wrong with this hit

Other than being a clean, yet late hit, which equals a 2 minute penalty.

 

[Il Stugotz]

Literally the opposite but that's cool. You guys will just say whatever the f*** you feel like, clearly, and let the facts resolve somewhere well afterwards.

He was behaving for a while but he’s back on his bullshit. It’s really going to hurt the Caps when they lose him again.

 

[Your Boy Troy]

If the team didn’t care enough to respond to the hit, then why should anyone else?

The hit definitely warranted some type of retaliation, but no one on the Pens is willing to issue a challenge.

If you’re Wilson, you should run roughshod on a team like Pittsburgh. Hopefully Hextall recognizes this.

 

[Anglesmith]

I've slowed it down to get an even better look, and it just seems later and later the slower I play it back.

 

[Il Stugotz]

If the team didn’t care enough to respond to the hit, then why should anyone else?

The hit definitely warranted some type of retaliation, but no one on the Pens is willing to issue a challenge.

If you’re Wilson, you should run roughshod on a team like Pittsburgh. Hopefully Hextall recognizes this.

No current team is equipped to go eye for an eye with this year’s Caps. It would be stupid to try. You might even need a time machine.

 

[jcs0218]

If the team didn’t care enough to respond to the hit, then why should anyone else?

The hit definitely warranted some type of retaliation, but no one on the Pens is willing to issue a challenge.

If you’re Wilson, you should run roughshod on a team like Pittsburgh. Hopefully Hextall recognizes this.

Maybe Hextall can fight Wilson like he fought Chelios.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

I like Wilson’s game, even as a Pens fan. 2-minute penalty was enough.

 

[Crosbyfan]

Maybe Hextall can fight Wilson like he fought Chelios.

So just attack him?

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

I've slowed it down to get an even better look, and it just seems later and later the slower I play it back.

I want to see it at 4x speed, probably looks amazing.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

He has grown a lot. He his really chilled his dirty **** down. And I'm someone who absolutely hated the way he played before. The fact that he was dirty before shouldn't lead to him being unable to play physically and clean without being accused of dirty hits.

This hit was square, clean, and a hockey play. Just late, and not that late. Interference minor is appropriate.

 

[hb12xchamps]

PSA to all the haters. Tom Wilson is not a repeat offender. His last suspension was over two years ago (October 2018). Find a new slant

 

[SEALBound]

PSA to all the haters. Tom Wilson is not a repeat offender. His last suspension was over two years ago (October 2018). Find a new slant

The fact that you have to even clarify that tells everyone what they already know.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

PSA to all the haters. Tom Wilson is not a repeat offender. His last suspension was over two years ago (October 2018). Find a new slant

I don’t think you know what “repeat” means.

 

[Future GOAT]

It was all within about a second in real time. The slo mo is messing up all analysis on this.

Watching it full speed he has ample time to react and put his arms up/brace from the time he's actually looking right at Wilson.

 

[skillhockey]

It was about second after on a real time clip, so it was way late. 0.6 seconds is the rule as far as i know.

 

[The Kessel Run]

Yeah it’s late, but holy smokes keep your head up. 2 mins is fair.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

What has happened to hockey fans? Holy overreaction in this thread! I'm speechless...

Seriously guys, go watch German hockey if you want to see hockey without physical play and tell me if you like it. To me it has become unwatchable. Overreacting to hits like this that are just a tad late leads to horrible soft hockey.

"There should be no hitting on players who are not eligible to be hit" is not he same thing as "There should be no hitting in hockey".

 

[OtherThingsILike]

If the team didn’t care enough to respond to the hit, then why should anyone else?

It is the responsibility of the officials and the league to issue penalties, not the opposing team.
The only Penguins response should have been scoring on the ensuing Power Play.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Incidentally, I wouldn't have been upset if Wilson had gotten something more than 2 minutes for this hit, but I am fine with the 2 minute minor.

 

[Caps8112]

a little late and appropriate penalty called. if he wasnt admiring his nifty pass/dump and protecting himself knowing notorius super dirty player was on the ice he would be fine. For the haters, if wilson wanted to, he could have really tattooed him there. Didnt Ceci or someone get Wilson back like the next shift after the penalty expired

 

[mrv52]

Secretly, you ALL know you wish he was on your team.

This right here.

 

[hb12xchamps]

I don’t think you know what “repeat” means.

In the eyes of the NHL it means losing repeat offender status after 18 months without a fine or suspension

 

[Il Stugotz]

In the eyes of the NHL it means losing repeat offender status after 18 months without a fine or suspension

Players never lose their suspension histories. Repeat offender status only means that their fines are calculated differently.
When Wilson gets his next megasuspension, his history will be a multiplier.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

This right here.

Man, I'd love to have Wilson, Marchand, and bring back Kadri to my team