Player Discussion Josh Norris (C) 6’-1” - Part 3

[DJB]

Norris plays such a sound defensive game you like to see him play C. But the way he plays the game offensively he’s best suited on the wing.

I think regardless he needs to play with one of Tim, Pinto or Greig at all times to help take the pressure off the C spot for him during the games .

 

[DylanSensFan]

My thought is Travis Green knew this was going to be a violent day at camp and so he suggested Norris sit it out for precautionary reasons. At least I hope that's the case. However, it is concerning when Norris isn't able to take contact during the first days of camp after declaring he's fine.

So, like I said... they are keeping him away from the scrimmages.

 

[OD99]

Pinto and Kesler are 6'3 and right handed. Pinto hangs onto pucks better than Norris and is way better down low. Norris is lighter smaller, shorter and shoots left. Norris had one great year and has since had his shoulder reconstructed twice. He's not the same player. He is a trigger man and the obvious player to move to wing. Especially considering Stutzle is also a lefty. Who they absolutely are not moving to the wing. Need the puck on his stick as much as possible.

Greig is a more natural center than Norris too, he is a great play maker. He is a puck magnet.

Stutzle
Pinto
Greig
Ostapchuk

Those centers in that order. I don't care what Norris makes what matters is the team winning. Whatever puts this team in the best position to win that's what they should do. Loved Pinto with Tkachuk last year and the heavy game they played. I think that's the most natural fit. Lefty righty to pass to one another as well.

I think you are letting Norris's shoulder cloud your memory of how good he is.

He is a great skater, has decent handles and a great nose for the net. He isn't a shrinking violet either.

The handedness and slight increase in size for Pinto doesn't have any bearing on Norris.

It's nice we have a right shot C but until it is proven Norris can't handle the load, he is a C.

I can't wait for him to show up and force everyone to appreciate his game again.

Moving Stu to the wing and giving him the green light offensively might be best for him. It’s a nice problem to have

No.

Stu is a C, why do you want to move him?

 

[GCK]

I think you are letting Norris's shoulder cloud your memory of how good he is.

He is a great skater, has decent handles and a great nose for the net. He isn't a shrinking violet either.

The handedness and slight increase in size for Pinto doesn't have any bearing on Norris.

It's nice we have a right shot C but until it is proven Norris can't handle the load, he is a C.

I can't wait for him to show up and force everyone to appreciate his game again.


No.

Stu is a C, why do you want to move him?

I’d move him to free up his offensive game.

 

[Masked]

I’d move him to free up his offensive game.

Playing injured last year really did a number on some people's perception of him.

 

[OD99]

I’d move him to free up his offensive game.

OK.

I see the C position as enabling his offensive game. He gets the puck early and gets to be the transition man through the neutral zone.

He is also a 1 man breakout, which is huge.

 

[bert]

I think you are letting Norris's shoulder cloud your memory of how good he is.

He is a great skater, has decent handles and a great nose for the net. He isn't a shrinking violet either.

The handedness and slight increase in size for Pinto doesn't have any bearing on Norris.

It's nice we have a right shot C but until it is proven Norris can't handle the load, he is a C.

I can't wait for him to show up and force everyone to appreciate his game again.

My memory is not clouded. I think anyone that thinks he is going to be the same is not facing the harsh reality of the situation.

Secondly I have always liked Pinto more. His package has more upside, more room for development and a more unique skillsetl. Secondly I do very much remember Norris in his 35 goal season. He was great but he had an unsustainable shooting percentage injured or not and Franky didn't create alot on his own and this is him being healthier than he ever will be again. He is a good defenisve player but so are Greig and Pinto. Norris has great goal scoring instincts I think they should try him with Stutzle. He also plays his best when he is physically engaged which Greig may drag him into the fight or Tkachuk or Perron for that matter. The idea of a

Norris Greig Perron line I think could be good.

Back to the shoulder, anyone expecting the same player is likely living in a fantasy world. If he is capable of playing at this level again it will be a new normal. It's going to take him some time to get used to it and for what player he will become. Another reason simply for the start this team has to have Pinto and Greig should be the centers. Let him ease back in on LW on a scoring line and see how he does.

 

[Tuna99]

Secondly I have always liked Pinto more. His package has more upside

Bro, Get a room.

(But seriously the last time this fanbase was this man gay for a player was Mike Fisher and his 1000 watt smile and outdoor ways)

 

[Golden_Jet]

I’d move him to free up his offensive game.

His offensive game took off when he moved to centre, where he can carry the puck more, and move laterally left and right to go around guys.

I don’t see him moving to wing.

 

[bert]

Bro, Get a room.

(But seriously the last time this fanbase was this man gay for a player was Mike Fisher and his 1000 watt smile and outdoor ways)

There's a poll question from years ago who everyone preferred. To each their own, I like big two way centermen. Pinto has more upside than Fisher, far more cerebral.

 

[OD99]

My memory is not clouded. I think anyone that thinks he is going to be the same is not facing the harsh reality of the situation.

Secondly I have always liked Pinto more. His package has more upside, more room for development and a more unique skillsetl. Secondly I do very much remember Norris in his 35 goal season. He was great but he had an unsustainable shooting percentage injured or not and Franky didn't create alot on his own and this is him being healthier than he ever will be again. He is a good defenisve player but so are Greig and Pinto. Norris has great goal scoring instincts I think they should try him with Stutzle. He also plays his best when he is physically engaged which Greig may drag him into the fight or Tkachuk or Perron for that matter. The idea of a

Norris Greig Perron line I think could be good.

Back to the shoulder, anyone expecting the same player is likely living in a fantasy world. If he is capable of playing at this level again it will be a new normal. It's going to take him some time to get used to it and for what player he will become. Another reason simply for the start this team has to have Pinto and Greig should be the centers. Let him ease back in on LW on a scoring line and see how he does.

I get it. I love Pinto and am anxious to see him slotted with a full lineup around him.

It could well be I have Sens coloured glasses, but I am holding Tank as the standard for that surgeons work and only putting positive vibes out for Norris to get back to normal - or very close.

He has always had a high shooting % so that doesn't bother me, he doesn't seem to waste shots.

Here is to both of Pinto and Norris reaching their potential!

 

[armani]

Bro, Get a room.

(But seriously the last time this fanbase was this man gay for a player was Mike Fisher and his 1000 watt smile and outdoor ways)

I like big two way centermen. Pinto has more upside than Fisher, far more cerebral.

The joke writes itself, my man @bert completely missed it and doubled down on him liking 2-way ahahaha. This is why I keep coming back to the board. Despite the team sucking, we got good, witty, fun and knowledgeable posters here to get perspectives from. I agree with Bert regarding liking Pinto’s game more, but I also see tremendous value in Norris getting back to his pre-shoulder injury form. The guy is still young, offensively gifted, and will be more effective on 2C than 3C or winger. Pinto can play as 1C, 2C, or 3C, without losing much offensive numbers.

We are so lucky to have the centre depth we have..Stutzle, Pinto, Norris, Greig. Ostapchuk and Halliday potentially. The 3rd D pairing sucks, but it will get addressed at some point.

I finallly believe we are contenders in the not too distant future.

Go Sens Go!

PS. I am hitting the mile high club with this post, 10 thousands posts baby, mostly useless but some fun, while providing Don Brennan with player nicknames he could steal from the board. Only took me 20 years lol.

 

[Tuna99]

The joke writes itself, my man @bert completely missed it and doubled down on him liking 2-way ahahaha. This is why I keep coming back to the board. Despite the team sucking, we got good, witty, fun and knowledgeable posters here to get perspectives from. I agree with Bert regarding liking Pinto’s game more, but I also see tremendous value in Norris getting back to his pre-shoulder injury form. The guy is still young, offensively gifted, and will be more effective on 2C than 3C or winger. Pinto can play as 1C, 2C, or 3C, without losing much offensive numbers.

We are so lucky to have the centre depth we have..Stutzle, Pinto, Norris, Greig. Ostapchuk and Halliday potentially. The 3rd D pairing sucks, but it will get addressed at some point.

I finallly believe we are contenders in the not too distant future.

Go Sens Go!

PS. I am hitting the mile high club with this post, 10 thousands posts baby, mostly useless but some fun, while providing Don Brennan with player nicknames he could steal from the board. Only took me 20 years lol.

it is a good time to be a Sens fan, and if we make the playoffs and are lucky enough to play the Laughs it’ll be a very memorable season.
(Also I became a HF Lifer today, 15 years today officially, what a glorious waste of time)

 

[DylanSensFan]

The joke writes itself, my man @bert completely missed it and doubled down on him liking 2-way ahahaha. This is why I keep coming back to the board. Despite the team sucking, we got good, witty, fun and knowledgeable posters here to get perspectives from. I agree with Bert regarding liking Pinto’s game more, but I also see tremendous value in Norris getting back to his pre-shoulder injury form. The guy is still young, offensively gifted, and will be more effective on 2C than 3C or winger. Pinto can play as 1C, 2C, or 3C, without losing much offensive numbers.

We are so lucky to have the centre depth we have..Stutzle, Pinto, Norris, Greig. Ostapchuk and Halliday potentially. The 3rd D pairing sucks, but it will get addressed at some point.

I finallly believe we are contenders in the not too distant future.

Go Sens Go!

PS. I am hitting the mile high club with this post, 10 thousands posts baby, mostly useless but some fun, while providing Don Brennan with player nicknames he could steal from the board. Only took me 20 years lol.

I have a few hundred more to go.

Secondly I have always liked Pinto more. His package has more upside,

 

[JungleBeat]

Good shot but average at everything else.

 

[HSF]

Moving Stu to the wing and giving him the green light offensively might be best for him. It’s a nice problem to have

ya moving the only guy who can be an elite C for us to wing makes a lot of sense

 

[bert]

Good shot but average at everything else.

Except the part where he is an elite defensive centerman. Watch how many passes he picks off in a game, he's always below the puck.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Good shot but average at everything else.

That's why Montréal is ahead of us in the rebuild.

 

[NyQuil]

The problem with Norris is that it's been so long since we've seen him playing even close to his peak, it's hard to remember.

 

[Sting]

Good shot but average at everything else.

I actually thought he had great speed and was at times all over the ice. He's not a great playmaker but otherwise has good hands.

He was much different after the shoulder injury, though. I'd imagine if he is in fact fully recovered, you might as well write off the first half of the season before being critical of his play.

Its why I think they'd be smart to give him a 3rd or 4th line role to start. We can't afford the second line being crushed by a hesitant player. Both Greig and Pinto are capable enough of filling in on line 2 imo.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1838619641297444871

 

[bert]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1838619641297444871

This is scary. He needs reps badly, more than anyone on the team probably.

 

[Senscore]

 

[DrEasy]

 

[Dan Patrick]

Wrap that boy in some bubble wrap