Analyst suggests who gave Tom Wilson the green light to drop the gloves

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Radio-Canada analysts pointed out a fascinating detail after the win over France that says a lot about Jon Cooper’s management.

Tom Wilson’s sudden presence on the ice late in the game did not seem like a coincidence at all.

It’s actually a great observation!

The physical forward had practically been glued to the bench throughout the third period, with the game already out of reach.

But the moment Nathan MacKinnon took that questionable hit to the head, the head coach immediately signaled to his enforcer.

Let’s be honest, Wilson didn’t hop over the boards at that exact moment to go score a power-play goal.

It’s a read of the game that shows Cooper isn’t afraid to use old-school methods to protect his assets.

We’re just making an observation. But let’s just say that’s quite the coincidence!

An unwritten code followed by Tom Wilson after an apparent green light from Jon Cooper

Cooper knew exactly what could happen when he sent his rugged forward into the mix, just minutes after the dangerous hit on MacKinnon.

Let’s admit it, everything points to a calculated decision: ‘you touch my superstar, you answer for it against my tough guy.’

That subtle nod between coach and player proves the chemistry within the team is working perfectly.

Wilson understood his mission without a single word being spoken, and he did the job to defend MacKinnon’s honor.

It sends a clear message to future opponents.

It may be controversial to some, but it’s exactly this kind of solidarity that bonds a group on the path to gold.

Luckily for Tom Wilson and Team Canada, no suspension was handed down following the ejection.

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Analyst suggests who gave Tom Wilson the green light to drop the gloves

Did Jon Cooper send Tom Wilson onto the ice specifically to drop the gloves?