Willy, why are we not surprised

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the league suspended Willy for the very first game of the season for a clean by the book hit in preseason. There is no doubt the league has a bullseye on him, much like they did on OV for "playing to physically".

https://www.nhl.com/news/tom-wilson-to-have-hearing-for-actions-in-washington-game-against-pittsburgh/c-298391254?tid=287339198

looked like a clean hit, Willy glided into him, clearly went for the shoulder. But since it injured one of Cyndeys girls the Caps must be punished. Don't misunderstand me here, the injury is unfortunate and not something I'd wish for against any player. Hockey is a quick physical sport and bad injuries are going to happen through no fault of the players.



but Avery deserved to have his jaw broke, too bad it never happened

[alta]

good part starts at 2:20, but nothing has changed over, cept somehow they get favoritism from buttman

[Mickstix]

They better be calling him in to buy him lunch for improving their ratings 10x.. Fucking pussy as coach crying cause he's got some soft ass players who don't know how to get outta the fucking way.  Fuck em'..

[HoustonCapsFan]

The Pens fans are crying all over the HF boards.  It sucks that he will likely get suspended for a clean hard hit.

[DC_1908]

Well, good thing the league is starting to acknowledge this.


Up to even last year he’s of assuredly been suspended for four games invluding the playoffs

[Mickstix]

I'm looking forward to their "proof" the hit was illegal or initially to the head..

[HoustonCapsFan]

I'm afraid the 'we have to do something' crowd will win out in the Kangaroo court.

[ArJunaZ]

It is remarkable how many "news" sites are blaming Tom for a dirty hit. These people are also showing only the one angle that hides the shoulders and appears it could be a head first hit. This shit really pisses me off. I feel bad for Tom Wilson because he really is not and has not been a dirty player. His reputation is unjustified.  It would be such an injustice to the Capitals and Tom if the league does anything about the hit. The league needs to shut these pussies up and tell them to grow a pair.

[IDontGiveaChuk]

I will be shocked if he isn't suspended. It looked mostly clean to me but it resulted in a broken jaw.
The league may have to revise the rule to include verbiage about the result of the contact that was made. It will become the Tom Wilson rule.

[ArJunaZ]

Bouncing his chin off the ice could have broken his jaw.  BTW, I wouldn't be surprised the broken jaw story is a farce.

[justwincaps]

Been listening to the NHL channel on Sirius all morning.   The general consensus - but certainly not unanimous - was it was a legal hit with an unfortunate outcome.  Nonetheless, I’ll stick with my prediction in the GDT - he’ll get a one game suspension for a legal hit. 

[OldHat]

I spun the wheel and it said 2 games...

For any of you who haven't seen it ---> http://www.nhlwheelofjustice.com/

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still waiting for an update

[OldHat]

Been listening to the NHL channel on Sirius all morning.   The general consensus - but certainly not unanimous - was it was a legal hit with an unfortunate outcome.  Nonetheless, I’ll stick with my prediction in the GDT - he’ll get a one game suspension for a legal hit.

I agree with the consensus.  I guess they will announce something soon.


We really can't afford to lose him right now.

[IDontGiveaChuk]

Bouncing his chin off the ice could have broken his jaw.  BTW, I wouldn't be surprised the broken jaw story is a farce.

Absolutely. I've been critical of Willy the last 2 years but not this season. He's become just as important as anyone else on the team.


Free Willy!

[OldHat]

https://www.tsn.ca/wilson-has-hearing-for-hit-on-aston-reese-1.1073930

"By the letter of the law that's not a suspendable hit."

[HoustonCapsFan]

I spun the wheel 7 times (since it is a 7 game series)  Got 4 1 day suspensions, 1 4 day, 1 2 day and 1 Hockey Play.  I'll go with the consensus from the WOJ and say he gets 1 game.

[ArJunaZ]

I spun the wheel and it said 2 games...

For any of you who haven't seen it ---> http://www.nhlwheelofjustice.com/

I have used this before. Problem is there is no selection for shoulder-to-shoulder hit with additional head contact. The page assumes you violated a rule, which Tom Wilson did not.  It also would not accept any variation of the name Zach Aston-Reese for the 2nd player.

[ArJunaZ]

still waiting for an update

I've got a script running every 60 seconds looking for ANY news on Tom Wilson. Nothing yet. It's getting late. I expect something soon.

[HoustonCapsFan]

I've got a script running every 60 seconds looking for ANY news on Tom Wilson. Nothing yet. It's getting late. I expect something soon.

Its not perfect, but it is something to pass the time while we wait for the real Wheel of Justice to spit out its answer.  God I would love to watch the Pens meltdown if they actually did the right thing and didn't suspend or fine Wilson for his legal hit.