{"id":459521,"date":"2026-02-16T05:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/459521\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T05:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:29:37","slug":"analyst-suggests-who-gave-tom-wilson-the-green-light-to-drop-the-gloves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/459521\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyst suggests who gave Tom Wilson the green light to drop the gloves"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Mike Segar\/Reuters via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Radio-Canada analysts pointed out a fascinating detail after the win over France that says a lot about Jon Cooper\u2019s management.<\/p>\n

Tom Wilson\u2019s sudden presence on the ice late in the game did not seem like a coincidence at all.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s actually a great observation!<\/p>\n

The physical forward had practically been glued to the bench throughout the third period, with the game already out of reach.<\/p>\n

But the moment Nathan MacKinnon took that questionable hit to the head, the head coach immediately signaled to his enforcer.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest, Wilson didn\u2019t hop over the boards at that exact moment to go score a power-play goal.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a read of the game that shows Cooper isn\u2019t afraid to use old-school methods to protect his assets.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re just making an observation. But let\u2019s just say that\u2019s quite the coincidence!<\/p>\n

An unwritten code followed by Tom Wilson after an apparent green light from Jon Cooper<\/p>\n

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

Let\u2019s admit it, everything points to a calculated decision: ‘you touch my superstar, you answer for it against my tough guy.’<\/p>\n

That subtle nod between coach and player proves the chemistry within the team is working perfectly.<\/p>\n

Wilson understood his mission without a single word being spoken, and he did the job to defend MacKinnon\u2019s honor.<\/p>\n

It sends a clear message to future opponents.<\/p>\n

It may be controversial to some, but it\u2019s exactly this kind of solidarity that bonds a group on the path to gold.<\/p>\n

Luckily for Tom Wilson and Team Canada, no suspension was handed down following the ejection.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

9 HOURS AGO|563 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Analyst suggests who gave Tom Wilson the green light to drop the gloves<\/p>\n

Did Jon Cooper send Tom Wilson onto the ice specifically to drop the gloves?<\/p>\n

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