What media?
No local reporter for the Athletic. The Citizen had their experienced guy step down, Bell media let go everyone that makes more than minimum wage, Rogers is too busy having their guys hobknob the Habs and Leafs and the Sun has a walking balloon that can barely write at a grade 2 reading level.
It's a really prohibitive buyout though.I say give Norris one last chance, IF he misses a bunch of games or plays poorly, then buy him out.
Season | Initial | Savings | Cap Hit |
---|---|---|---|
2025-26 | $7,950,000 | $6,660,000 | $1,290,000 |
2026-27 | $7,950,000 | $6,660,000 | $1,290,000 |
2027-28 | $7,950,000 | $5,910,000 | $2,040,000 |
2028-29 | $7,950,000 | $5,010,000 | $2,940,000 |
2029-30 | $7,950,000 | $4,160,000 | $3,790,000 |
2030-31 | -$2,840,000 | $2,840,000 | |
2031-32 | -$2,840,000 | $2,840,000 | |
2032-33 | -$2,840,000 | $2,840,000 | |
2033-34 | -$2,840,000 | $2,840,000 | |
2034-35 | -$2,840,000 | $2,840,000 |
I dont think a buy out is ever in his future, next major injury is his last and then its LTIRI say give Norris one last chance, IF he misses a bunch of games or plays poorly, then buy him out.
It's a really prohibitive buyout though.
Season Initial Savings Cap Hit 2025-26 $7,950,000 $6,660,000 $1,290,000 2026-27 $7,950,000 $6,660,000 $1,290,000 2027-28 $7,950,000 $5,910,000 $2,040,000 2028-29 $7,950,000 $5,010,000 $2,940,000 2029-30 $7,950,000 $4,160,000 $3,790,000 2030-31 -$2,840,000 $2,840,000 2031-32 -$2,840,000 $2,840,000 2032-33 -$2,840,000 $2,840,000 2033-34 -$2,840,000 $2,840,000 2034-35 -$2,840,000 $2,840,000
I will always remember the game where Leclaire broke his jaw well sitting on the bench. That dude had the worst luck.Can't recall a player who got hurt as much since Pascal Leclaire.
You don't have to buy out players that are going to have to retire. I said it all summer, still can't believe anyone counted on him playing already or without issue. I hope he is OK but 3 shoulder surgeries. It's a tough situation and very unlucky. Hoping for a miracle.I dont think a buy out is ever in his future, next major injury is his last and then its LTIR
He will never be 100% ever again. To think he will be is pure fantasy. Of course they're gonna be cautious. He just had his 3rd surgery.He was 100% ready. That doesn’t require caution. Sooner or later we can’t be taking a cautious approach anymore
Ever hear of Tyler Boucher? Or Phil Daoust? To name a couple. Not nhl though I get it.Can't recall a player who got hurt as much since Pascal Leclaire.
That, versus speculation is the salient question at this point.Has there been any confirmation him not participating in scrimmage is shoulder related or is it all speculation?
I guess that means Ullmark gets the start tomorrow, very curious to see how he looks.Norris and Ulmark aren't out for the scrimmage today
Norris misses two practices in a row. Any idea about him being not 100% is just baseless speculation and over reactioI guess that means Ullmark gets the start tomorrow, very curious to see how he looks.
Is Norris able to play in preseason games while on IR?
Thank god for pinto and Greig
And with ostapchuk and Halliday close behind Norris might not be such a big loss.
Can't recall a player who got hurt as much since Pascal Leclaire.
Pinto is a much better two way player is a great compliment for 2nd line center behind Stutzle. They are different players but I think Pinto helps the team win in more ways. Big right handed two way centers that have some offense are rare and super valuable.Not to take anything from these guys but don't think they'll come close to what Norris did in 2020-21 and 2021-22. He had a stretch of 47 goals in 91 games (which was the 12th highest GPG in the NHL during that period, tied with Rantanen) and had top defensive metrics in his rookie season, as a 21 y/o facing top lines every night on a rebuilding team.
Pinto is the guy who has the potential to get the closest.
Matt Murray?
I think he has been the most often injured player in the NHL since he entered the league in 2017