""I think that one of the unique things about Willy is he can play with good players and highly-skilled players, and we did talk about that, even dating back to pre when I was here. His ability to play with some of the most talented [players], whether it was Nick Backstrom, so we just had some good conversations about him being able to play that [role].""
""I felt like that's one of his best assets is being able to go retrieve pucks, win puck battles, get it to skilled players, and then also be able to make a really good play off of the wall or in the corner to get it to the middle and not just have to rim it back down or not just shoot it and dead end a puck. He can keep plays alive, and so that's where I think he becomes really valuable and even more of an asset to be able to play with some of your top skill players.""
Wilson has skated on Team Canada's top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini for the majority of the men's Olympic hockey tournament and has produced a point-per-game pace with three points (1g, 2a). Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery recounted prior conversations about Wilson's ability to play with elite talent and praised his capacity to retrieve pucks, win battles, and deliver the puck to skilled teammates. Carbery highlighted Wilson's knack for making plays off the wall or in the corner to keep possession alive. Wilson called playing with McDavid a "highlight of my career" and also dropped the gloves with France's Pierre Crinon.
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