“Washington” made money partner Ovechkin. Enforcer Wilson tasked with the most important mission
Aug 5, 2023 10:45 am UTC Audio Version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
It seems that it must link two generations of the capital club.
“Washington” extended the contract with one of the team’s veterans – Tom Wilson. The Capitals have prepared chic conditions for the power forward: the term of the contract is estimated at seven years, and the total compensation for future work is $45.5 million.
“Tom has all the qualities you need to win this league and we’re delighted to sign him to a long-term contract to finish out his career with the Capitals,” general manager Brian McLellan said. “Throughout his career, Tom has improved every aspect of his game through his dedication and competitiveness. We believe his work ethic and leadership skills will be a great asset to our organization for years to come.”
Player reaction:
Tom Wilson commented on signing a major long-term contract with Washington
The Canadian broke into Washington and the NHL with the 16th overall pick in 2012 and began his first full season in the league a year later. Over nearly 800 games, Wilson scored just over 300 points and nearly 1,500 penalty minutes. Wilson is one of the few hockey players who, along with the franchise, took the path of becoming and conquering the pinnacle in the form of the Stanley Cup.
Tom’s importance in this particular historic success and in other events in the life of the club cannot be underestimated. Wilson is able to play effectively in the minority, in a specific role he can connect with the draw of the majority, and in itself the texture of the attacker, the characteristic and energy of him is an important factor that provides partners with extra time and extra courage. .
Where will Wilson play next season?
The official NHL site called the probable link combination, “Washington” in the new season.
On the other hand, Wilson’s ceiling is also visible, and it’s not exactly very high. The forward’s personal record of 52 points isn’t impressive at all, okay?
In addition, at the end of March, the hockey player will turn 30 years old, and this is quite a respectable age for a player of his plan. Both this season and the season before last, Tom has already taken long-term sick leave, and with each subsequent year the risk of injury will only increase. It will be lucky for Washington to see Wilson healthy for four or five years, and it’s just impossible to imagine how he’ll keep up with his form for the last two years of the contract.
Even with the fact that NHL clubs will soon be allowed to expand salary pools, the feeling that Washington has gone too far with something, whether it’s amount or time frame, doesn’t go away. However, the Capitals almost certainly included Wilson’s off-field value in the contract. The real stars of the club, such as Ovechkin and Backström, are too old and the talents of the new ones have not yet manifested themselves too much. In such a situation, it is Tom who should become the figure that will pull the thread between two generations.
