The Washington Capitals selected Tom Wilson with the second of their first-round picks in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. They were likely trying to land a big, physical power forward similar to Milan Lucic when they did so. His offensive production flourished while developing on the OHL Plymouth Whalers through 2013. It appears to have hit a snag through 165 games in the NHL. In the last year of his Entry Level Contract with the Washington Capitals, the time to shine is now.
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The synopsis on Tom Wilson thus far into his career with the Washington Capitals has been likened more to Colton Orr or Tie Domi so far than Milan Lucic.