Prospect Info: At 19th Overall the Sharks Select Josh Norris

[The Nemesis]

That is exactly where I had him. He was definitely a reach where we drafted him though. Hard to argue that.

less of a reach than it seems like though given how hard this draft flattened out after the first wave of name prospects. I saw lots of talk that once you got to the teens, the players picked could be ranked anywhere from equivalent to their pick all the way into the later 2nd round.

That doesn't make this not be a reach at all, but it's not like they waltzed up there and took a guy rated 60th when they had the 5th pick or something.

 

[Patty Ice]

In a weak year. He was highest ranked at 26 and lowest at 70 something. Let's be real, it was a reach. They easily could've traded down and still got him

Easily? You said yourself it is a weak year. I don't necessarily agree but the talent pool does stagnate from mid first round to late second round IMO. So what incentive do teams have to trade up? There was no can't miss prospect available at 19. And who said Wilson did not try to trade down? Perhaps he had offers that weren't good value and, as his MO, had no problem identifying the player he wanted and grabbed him.

 

[T0uGh C0oki3]

I will defend Norris, because I predicted the pick.

 

[one2gamble]

Can the sharks just ask him to concentrate on scoring and hope for the best...lol. His other attributes seem fine, it appears the lack of scoring touch is what holds him back.

 

[T0uGh C0oki3]

Can the sharks just ask him to concentrate on scoring and hope for the best...lol. His other attributes seem fine, it appears the lack of scoring touch is what holds him back.

He is sort of like Colin White. Don't worry, the scoring will come later.

 

[hohosaregood]

https://canucksarmy.com/2017/06/12/nation-network-prospect-profile-12-kailer-yamamoto/

i dont remember drafting a guy named kailer yamamoto

 

[Levie]

If the Sharks Scouting staff ran an NFL team they would be Al Davis.

"He doesn't really know how to play football but he can throw the ball from his knees to the 50 yard line"

"Holy **** draft that man right now"

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Low risk pick. Not terrible but not exciting. If we traded Coyle i bet Norris could potentially end up becoming trade bait in a similar fashion.

 

[Machinehead]

Narrowly missed out on Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20.

 

[hohosaregood]

Narrowly missed out on Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20.

yea im also salty about missing out on the music.

 

[Patty Ice]

Narrowly missed out on Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20.

Funny enough but Thomas is the only forward I'd actually prefer over Norris with who was available. I think he's going to be good in a not so flashy way.

 

[hohosaregood]

So Hertl has his minions and Norris has trolls. What other manufactured mascots are there for us to collect?

I don't really hate the pick but I don't really have strong opinions on prospects.

 

[Negatively Positive]

He has a pet troll and his favorite athlete is Toews. I want him traded immediately.

 

[AaronDellForPrez]

Cool. Another safe pick high floor low ceiling guy.

"Norris (6-foot, 188 pounds), who will attend the University of Michigan next season, was among the most impressive performers in the fitness testing at the NHL Scouting Combine, finishing first in five tests, including peak power output on the Wingate bike test. A two-way forward with a left-handed shot, Norris likes to take the puck to the net and has a good compete level."

So, he's got the strongest legs in the draft.

And he's American, so, Trumplestiltzken wont deport him.

 

[Coily]

So, he's got the strongest legs in the draft.

Because Hertl has the weakest.

Now it's becoming clear.

 

[Negatively Positive]

If the Sharks Scouting staff ran an NFL team they would be Al Davis.

"He doesn't really know how to play football but he can throw the ball from his knees to the 50 yard line"

"Holy **** draft that man right now"

I know you're probably half kidding but it's true. They really do put a lot of stock in those combine tests. They're freaking teenagers. Just take the guy with the most skill and talent ffs.

 

[DrFeelgood]

 

[Nighthock]

Norris >> Mittelstadt then apparently.

Don't get me wrong, I hope Norris turns into something, but I don't expect it. We have enough 2-way forwards.

I'm not negative by nature, just realistic. I don't own a pair of teal colored glass... sorry (not really).

 

[hohosaregood]

Let's hope that troll doll won't be the most memorable thing he's got going for him in the NHL.

 

[Levie]

Let's hope that troll doll won't be the most memorable thing he's got going for him in the NHL.

Guaranteed 4 years from now when the Sharks are a gutter team our GDTs are going to be full of meme's with that image.

 

[DrFeelgood]

Man you guys are negative as ****, even more so than usual

 

[KirbyDots]

I'm indifferent but will be cautiously optimistic about the pick. Maybe he can somehow end up as great as another USHL and Michigan alum, Max Pacioretty, their numbers in the USHL are comparable. At Michigan Pacioretty scored 36gp 15g 23a 38pts. Lets see if Norris can come close to that, doubtful but you never know. Patches was picked 22nd overall.

 

[Sideshow Raheem]

Drafting a guy because he had good results at the ****ing combine is hilariously dumb and so typical of Wilson/Burke. Brutal pick but I expected as much. At least we didn't pass on an obvious star like Barzal or Mantha this time.

 

[Kensington]

Seems like he has 2C upside. If he turns into a Couture type player that's a good pick at 19. Other article posted said he compared to Umberger and Okposo which wouldn't be bad either. I'm always in favor of drafting skill and talent over a complete game, but I don't get my hopes up anymore since I know DW's scouting staff values those things the opposite.

 

[The Nemesis]

Standard Craig Button disclaimer:

Craig Button's Analysis

"Very smooth and skilled player. Can shoot or pass equally well to make offense happen."
Projection: Top 6 two-way centre
Comparable: Aleksander Barkov


Grades:


Hockey Sense: 4.5/5
Competitiveness: 4/5
Skating: 4/5
Puck Skills: 4/5
Scoring: 3.5/5

http://www.tsn.ca/joshua-norris-centre-1.749222