Tom Wilson RW WSH Tue 11/20/18 2:08 PM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson tallied two assists, a power-play point, four shots and six hits during Monday's 5-4 overtime win against the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has been a fantasy stud since returning from a 16-game suspension and now has a goal and five points -- along with a healthy nine shots and 10 hits-- in four games. The burly winger is unlikely to keep up this 83-point pace, particularly given that the league will be watching him like a hawk for any on-ice infractions, but the Toronto native is proving that he is more than a physical player. Once an asset in deeper formats that rewarded his prowess in hits and penalty minutes, the 24-year-old winger is now a multi-category stud that should be owned across the board.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Sat 11/17/18 8:51 AM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson posted two assists in a 3-2 overtime victory against the Avalanche on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old has returned from his reduced suspension and already made an impact in three games, scoring a goal and three points. But obviously, Wilson is also valuable in the hits and PIM categories. He's gotten off to a slow start in the hits category with four in three contests, but Wilson does have seven PIM. If he can stay away from suspensions, which is a huge if, then Wilson is a quality fantasy option because he can contribute across the board.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Wed 11/14/18 7:56 AM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson scored a goal in his season debut Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson was handed a 20-game suspension by the league during the preseason but was able to return after an arbitrator reduced it to 14. The issue is he has a tendency to cross the line with bad decisions that ultimately result in suspensions, and while some remain optimistic he'll toe the line going forward, Wilson's reputation and history say otherwise. He and the Caps visit Winnipeg on Wednesday.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Tue 11/13/18 3:11 PM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson will make his season debut Tuesday against the Wild, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson will likely need a few games to get up to speed since he's been away from the team during his lengthy suspension, but he's still expected to take on a prominent role right away, skating with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the Capitals' top line against the Wild. The 24-year-old winger is coming off his best season as a pro during which he set career highs in goals (14), points (35) and shots on net (123) while appearing in 78 contests.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Tue 11/13/18 11:28 AM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson's suspension has been reduced to 14 games by an arbitrator, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. As a result, the winger will be eligible to return immediately.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson's actually already served 16 games from his initial 20-game ban, so he'll be getting $378,048.78 back in lost salary after this latest ruling, according to Chris Johnston of Sportsnet. We're waiting on official word about Wilson's potential availibility for Tuesday's road game agains the Wild.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Mon 11/12/18 11:42 AM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson (suspension) will join the team on its four-game road trip, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Wilson isn't eligible to return until Nov. 21 against Chicago, his third-party appeal could be decided during the Caps' road trip. If it results in a reduction of his suspension, the winger would at least avoid having to link up with the team in order to rejoin the lineup. Regardless of when the Toronto native is back in action, he will almost certainly slot into a top-line spot alongside Alex Ovechkin -- a formula that helped Washington lif the Stanley Cup last season.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Wed 10/31/18 10:18 AM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson (suspension) will have his appeal hearing with a neutral arbitrator Wednesday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Based on the potential timeline for when the decision might be finalized, it would seem the appeal is more likely to factor into how many game checks Wilson needs to forfeit, rather than getting him back on the ice significantly sooner. Regardless of when his suspension ends, the winger will almost certainly find himself back on the top line with Alex Ovechkin.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Fri 10/26/18 5:11 PM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson will appeal the suspension upheld by commissioner Gary Bettman to a third party arbitrator, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson's first appeal went by without an amendment to the suspension, but the appeal was also heard by the same party that handed out the initial punishment. The veteran winger will try his hand at an appeal to a neutral party in hopes of having it reduced from the initial 20-game ban. If it's upheld again, Wilson won't be eligible to return until Nov. 21 against the Blackhawks.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Thu 10/25/18 3:39 PM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson's 20-game suspension will not be reduced after his appeal with Commissioner Gary Bettman, the NHL announced Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson still has the option of seeking a third-party arbitrator in the case in the hopes of at least shortening his ban. The fact that the league cited the frequency with which the winger has been suspended as a major reason for the length of his suspension, it was difficult to see the Commissioner reversing course. For now, it looks like the Toronto native will be eligible to return Nov. 21 against Chicago.
Tom Wilson RW WSH Thu 10/18/18 10:41 AM
Tom Wilson
RW WSH
Wilson (suspension) will have his appeal hearing with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Thursday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has served just six games of his 20-game ban, so even a 50 percent reduction in his suspension would still seem him miss some additional time moving forward. The NHL was particularly severe in the case of the winger, citing his status as a repeat offender, so it seems unlikely the Commissioner will alter the league's stance -- which could open the door for the Toronto native to seek a third-party arbitrator in the case.