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Tom Wilson named heart and soul of the team
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What more can you say about Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson?
He's mean, tough, nasty, and an overall force in the NHL.
Despite his bad-boy demeanour, he's arguably the most beloved teammate in the Caps' dressing room.
Washington Capitals name Tom Wilson the heart and soul of the team
In a recent media availability, members of the Washington Capitals roster highlighted just how much Tom Wilson means to the organization.
«Honestly, I just try to come to the rink and help the team,» Wilson said. «That's something from Day 1 as a rookie until now that has been the foundation of who I want to be as a player and who I want to be as a teammate.»
«When we need a spark, he's there to provide it. You need a big player or a big goal, he's always the one doing it,» Connor McMichael said of his linemate. «Can't say enough good things."
Even all-star defenceman John Carlson took the time to speak out on Wilson, giving his take on what makes the big man so special.
«He's the type of guy that literally can change momentum in games, in most ways of probably anyone in the league,» John Carlson said.
«He's the heart and soul of this organization, right?» goaltender Logan Thompson added. «When he's making plays, big hits, we feed off that we love him.»
Tom Wilson admits that all his success has come by playing the game right way, taking the necessary steps to play the best he can.
«(It's about) just leaving it all out there. As your responsibility and your role grows, you get more thrown your way and you try and do your best with it,» Wilson said, adding, «There's an expectation in our room, and something I strive to do is just play as hard as (I) can.»
"It starts with Ovi," Wilson said. "He goes out there and sets the tone every night, and I've been able to learn a lot from him over the years and just willingness to give to the team. Try and take in anything you can from a legend,» Wilson noted.
"It starts with Ovi," Wilson said. "He goes out there and sets the tone every night, and I've been able to learn a lot from him over the years and just willingness to give to the team. Try and take in anything you can from a legend,» Wilson noted.
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