I don’t think it was Friedman who threw Norris’ name out there, that was just Soucy. The article says Adam Kierszenblat thinks the Canucks are interested in Norris. Looked him up and he’s a writer for the site, no idea how reliable he is.
I’d think that the concern with Halliday would be how well he can play on the defensive side of things, especially with Green as the coach. And, I’m probably more open than some/many about not following stereotypical patterns, so I wouldn’t be opposed to giving him a chance. For example, I envisioned (& posted) that Gaudette had a good chance of making the team during the exhibition games this year. But, it doesn’t seem like too many NHL coaches think that way. I also don’t have the benefit of viewing many AHL games, so that’s worth noting as well.
I wouldnt be surprised if Canucks are interested in Norris, he's having a solid season but I think its a bad idea.
Ya, the title mentioned Norris, but the actual article didn’t say anything about Norris. The subject of the article was Soucy. With the way media presents info and attention grabbing titles, it's imperative to read the article.
I don’t wanna get stuck paying that guy when he’s in his late thirties
In Friedmans discussions with Adam Kierszenblat he floats the Norris' name.
I don’t think Friedman spoke to Adam Kierszenblat. The article is kind of confusing because it talks about Friedman’s comments on the radio and then flips to something else. If you click on the link the article references, Friedman’s Soucy comments are there.
What about Mittelstadt and something for Norris?Anyway, on the topic of Friedman, he did say this:
7. Colorado made a run at Miller, but it never got close enough to threaten the Rangers deal. That’s why Casey Mittelstadt’s name is out there. Believe New Jersey, Ottawa and Toronto poked around, but not with much traction.
Also mentions that we went hard after Saad. I am not sure how we would acquire Mittelstadt in-season unless we were to trade Norris.
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That's also how I interpreted that. Seeing the package for Miller... I doubt Norris was on the table. He's waaaay better than what they got.
Ohh yes I think you’re right.
He would’ve had to be to make the salary work. The talks might not have even gotten that far though since Miller wasn’t going to waive for us.
Just out of curiosity, are there significantly more injuries now than in earlier years?
I wouldn't, but I am on record many times as being a big Norris supporter.
I would not. Soucy is an overpaid bottom pairing dman atm with a low ceiling for being much more than that. Doesn't even have a role in Ottawa since he wouldn't sniff the top 4 and not convinced I'd even insert him over anyone but Hamonic. Lekk would be a nice prospect, but not worth that overall imo.
