For opponents, facing New York Islanders legend Clark Gillies wasn't frightening simply because of his toughness. "I have an incredible amount of respect for him," Wilson said in an interview posted by Hockey Analysis on YouTube. Gillies earned a reputation as one of hockey's premier power forwards, combining size, physicality and offensive production while helping the Islanders capture four consecutive Stanley Cups. Playing alongside Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier on one of the NHL's greatest lines only made Gillies more dangerous. The sentiments shared by Wilson are likely echoed by every former teammate and opponent that Gillies ever skated with and against.