As Tom Wilson has tried to limit his minutes in the penalty box this season, he’s had to navigate some frustrations of walking a fine line. Wilson takes pride in being a physical player, but he doesn’t want to be whistled for a minor and then put his team in a compromising position. Capitals Coach Barry Trotz wants Wilson to play with edge, but Wilson then also has to keep his emotions in check and make smart decisions.
The frustration continued when he read Elliotte Friedman’s “30 Thoughts” column this week after hearing his name was mentioned in it.