📸 Winslow Townson/USA Today
From the article:
Tom Wilson and Brad Marchand are known as two of the hardest players to play against in the NHL.
While part of that reputation has been earned by their skill and two-way ability on the ice, an even larger part has to do with how divisive and, oftentimes, line-crossing and controversial their play has been throughout their careers. Their sandpapery play has made them two of the league’s top public enemies, which is something the two were apparently able to bond over when invited to attend Team Canada’s Olympic orientation camp this past summer.
Wilson discussed his newfound friendly dynamic with Marchand while walking the streets of Washington, DC, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman for a recent special on Wilson’s dream to represent his country at this year’s Olympic Games in Italy. Friedman asked the Capitals’ alternate captain if he’s ever discussed with Marchand the shared scrutiny the two get for almost anything they do on the ice.
“Yeah, there was something on Instagram the other day, a tournament tree for the most hated player in the league, and I think we were facing off in the finals,” Wilson said. “I jokingly took a screenshot of it and sent it to him because we connected in Calgary this summer at the orientation camp.”
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Marchy for a 3rd
Can’t wait to see them on a line together in the olympics.
Marchy to WSH
Yeah well one is a fucking face licker so there is no comparison.
It’s wild that Willy might not be on Team Canada.