The recent rumor has the tough forward landing as an member of the Ottawa Senators.
The Capitals seem to want to be move Wilson to the Senators after Elliotte Friedman stated on 32 Thoughts the Podcast earlier this month that Washington had no intentions of trading him.
Wilson missed most of last season due to injury but in 33 games the 29-year-old had 13 goals and 22 points.
The former 16th overall pick has made decent progress in the NHL as one of the toughest players to play against, with his big frame Wilson would be a good addition to a young Senators squad.
Wilson has 1 year left at $5.166 million in salary, with this deal he also has a modified-trade clause apart of the deal.
Tom Wilson's contract found here CapFriendly
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26 JUIN | 983 ANSWERS Capitals Tom Wilson Linked to an Eastern Conference Rival Do you think Wilson will be a member of the Senators | ||
Yes | 349 | 35.5 % |
No | 634 | 64.5 % |
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