The mere mention of the name Tom Wilson is enough to agitate most of the Golden Knights’ fanbase.
Rocky Thompson, who coaches the Knights’ AHL affiliate in Chicago and is on the bench for the Vegas Rookie Faceoff, wasn’t trying to stir up those emotions when he compared Keegan Kolesar to the polarizing Washington Capitals’ winger.
Kolesar is a big, imposing forward who can offer protection to his more finesse-oriented teammates while also possessing enough skill to be a factor offensively.
Thompson believes he can grow into similar player as Wilson, though he acknowledges it’s a lofty standard.