Comments on: Tom Wilson Collects Career-High Four Points Against Owen Sound, Has Seven Points in Two Games

By: Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:40:00 +0000

I was at the Plymouth/Brampton game (and am visible as a small red blob a few times in this video, I think). Tom Wilson played a solid game, although not the best I’ve seen from him. He’s great at going to the net and looking for tips and rebounds, and he’s got the stride to backcheck quickly once play starts going the other direction. He might not have the softest hands, but he’s good at getting the puck on net when he has it. It wasn’t his most physical game, although there were definitely some good hits thrown. The collision in the middle of the ice was pretty scary–he and Robinson ran into each other (not a check so much as a crash) and neither got up for about a minute. Robinson got the worst of it, but I could see Wilson checking his jaw when he got back to the bench.

Connor Carrick didn’t have his best game, either, but the other times I’ve seen him I’ve really liked him, and he wasn’t bad this game either. He jumps up in play a lot and is comfortable carrying the puck up ice, almost taking on a forward role if they’ve got a good rush going. Defensively, he’s not a liability, either. He’s good positionally and had a few takeaways during the game. I think some opponents underestimate him because of his size, but he’s built incredibly solidly and is hard to knock off balance. There was at least one attempt to check him that ended with the other player on his ass on the ice. He’s also good on the powerplay–keeps pucks in at the blue line, likes to shoot the puck.

And that’s your report from the nigh-empty stands in Brampton.

By: Disseminator

Disseminator — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:58:00 +0000

I’ve noticed the Canes have a dedicated Semin highlight segment in every game. And unless he scores or assists up to that point you wonder why they would single him out when lots of people on a team make plays in a game. But then you realize there aren’t a lot of players making $7 million for one season. And I’m sure a lot of fans are wondering if he’s worth that money. Still a lot of season left to prove he is/isn’t worth it.

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:42:00 +0000

wilson isn’t in AHL because he can’t until season is over. AHL has rules against CHL players playing in the AHL unless they are 20 or older / aged out of CHL or their season is over. I think Wilson is still 18. and Semin choose to play on a divisional rival so if they want to talk about how much he dives, then good because he does dive.

By: Yv

Yv — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:53:00 +0000

Wonder why Wilson still not in AHL?

Speaking about other former Caps ‘perspective’ who is on the left of your image. Congratulation to A. Semin for 200th NHL goal!

Watching Car-NYI game you cant help to hear how much Canes commentators excited about A. Semin, his game and role. Trailing 2:3 after 2 periods the line Semin-E.Staal-Tlusty simply sink Isles in third, collecting 9 points combined, including 1 goal, 2a and +4 by Semin just in this period. That’s what you have to write not phantom diving.