Tom Wilson Calls Out Referees for Unfairly Targeting Him

There's no denying that Tom Wilson is among the NHL's most contentious figures. Alongside Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi, Wilson has earned a reputation as one of the league's grittiest agitators.

Famed for his borderline hits and unyielding intensity on the ice, it's no wonder referees keep a watchful eye on him - a fact that Tom Wilson isn't particularly thrilled about.

Wilson Voices Frustration Over Referees' Attention

Wilson has recently found himself at the center of two contentious calls in back-to-back games. The first occurred in Montreal, where he was handed a 17-minute penalty for challenging Michael Pezzetta to fight.



In a subsequent game against Florida, Wilson was on the receiving end of a punch from Givani Smith, who was sitting on the bench after his shift had concluded. When Wilson responded on the ice, both players were given minor penalties.


Reflecting on the incident, Wilson shared:


Later, Wilson pointed fingers at the referees, accusing them of unfairly targeting him in his post-game remarks:



This is the price of playing with Wilson's signature style. While he may not be thrilled with the treatment he receives from officials, it's not entirely unexpected. Unless he alters his approach to the game, Wilson can anticipate continued scrutiny from the refs moving forward.

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