Ahh, that Tom Wilson…
In the playoffs, he’s the perfect prototype of a quality player who disturbs opponents (a lot).
As we saw in the series against the Montreal Canadiens, he gave the Habs players nightmares.
And he continues to terrorize opponents and fans alike in the second round against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The hatred felt by the Canes and their fans runs deep.
So much so, that a movie theater in downtown Raleigh has decided to demonstrate it quite clearly.
The theater has decided to ban Tom Wilson from all performances.
The Rialto Theater in Raleigh has a message for Tom Wilson on the Marquee
(via: @DHPIV & @barrysvrluga) pic.twitter.com/6ngLnxCgIR
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 11, 2025
Well, I don’t think the power forward had any intention of going to the movies while in Carolina, but hey.
It just goes to show how fed up everyone is with him, except his teammates and the Washington fans, of course, who are quite happy to see him bothering the other players.
As can be seen in the tweet above, the cinema in question, the Rialto Theatre, even took the time to write this in big letters on their sign at the entrance.
“Everyone is welcome, except Tom Wilson.”
I don’t think it gets any clearer than that.
The chances of a player from a playoff team on the road going to the movies are pretty slim. But if there’s one NHL player with enough “guts” to give it a try despite the message, it’s Wilson.
The Capitals’ #43 has always been known as a tough guy(not a Dodge Ram, that one) and he’s never been shy.
It would be quite comical to see him show up at the box office, especially to see the reaction of the employees present.
If he tries, we should know soon enough.
– Marc Bergevin should be interviewed this week for the GM position with the New York Islanders.
Further to the update from colleague @StapeAthletic, my understanding is the Islanders plan to interview Marc Bergevin, Jarmo Kekalainen and Mathieu Darche this week as part of their GM search.
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 12, 2025
– Those are some pretty impressive stats.
Frederik Andersen vs Logan Thompson tonight in Raleigh.
They have been the two best goalies in these playoffs statistically. Some of these numbers are ridiculously good. pic.twitter.com/Yu8ktgIUMd
– Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) May 12, 2025
– Maple Leafs prospect makes history with prestigious London Knights franchise.
A milestone point for Easton Cowan as he sets the franchise record for most playoff points in London Knights history! https://t.co/vPSbP6Jvmb pic.twitter.com/YZjxgxFjDT
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 12, 2025
– Some MLB news:
Rafael Devers is the American Player of the Week. https://t.co/rCG9Bi1vJF
– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) May 12, 2025
– It’s not just in the NHL that one team (with very little chance) wins the lottery. The Dallas Mavericks will be able to add a quality prospect in Cooper Flagg, a 6-foot-9 winger.
The Dallas Mavericks win the NBA lottery despite a 1.8% chance and will have the opportunity to draft Cooper Flagg!
Full details: https: //t.co/4naDQLfeUv pic.twitter.com/xsOeK5tT0p
– RDS (@RDSca) May 12, 2025
– As for the Toronto Raptors, the NBA’s only Canadiens club will draft 9th overall.
The Raptors receive the 9th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
: SN1
: Sportsnet+ pic.twitter.com/aMQaRfkhEL
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 12, 2025
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