Player Discussion Josh Norris (C) 6’-1” - Part 3
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Tuna99
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Betting it’s nothing as Staois is super protective of his players and I think he would of gotten ahead of this injury if it was serious
But it’s also been a major story line the last 2 years so the fact nobody in the media followed up is classic Ottawa sports media, don’t want to mix bad news with the arena news and everyone swimming is in the same pool swimming in the same direction. Maybe to help ticket sales, maybe it’s load management - but the fans should have an answer to this
Ouroboros
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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 dont think a buy out is ever in his future, next major injury is his last and then its LTIR
frightenedinmatenum2
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If he was destined to get hurt again, the timing of his injury might have been the best thing to ever happen to him. It meant that the Senators didn't have the option to buy him out this offseason. This offseason was the last one that he qualified for the U26 buyout rate.
Because his contract was backloaded, the buyout would have entitled the Senators to additional cap credits beyond the already generous 1/3 formula. The result would have been almost nothing on the books for the first four seasons of the buyout, then about 1M on the books for 8 years. With the cap shooting up, that would be negligible.
We're all getting ahead of ourselves, but if it is his shoulder again, you have to wonder if he will end up on LTIR permanently. Maybe coming back down the stretch like MacArthur did if we're fighting for a playoff spot.
Granted, we're all in the HFBoards/online Sens bubble. 9/10 Sens fans aren't browsing Wayne Scanlan's Twitter on a weekday afternoon. So this isn't a huge story right now. With that said, if it was nothing you think they would at least put out that he just the shits, forgot to turn the stove off, whatever the reason was that he did not play. So until we hear something, I am going to assume that the sky is falling. It's my right as a poster here.
Wallet Inspector
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Someone else reiterated that even scrimmages are prohibited while under LTIR. So. I can’t verify that
Nac Mac Feegle
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Dude's been in rehab for a long time. Wouldn't be surprised if it was a tweaked groin. That tends to be the issue with guys who have been on the shelf awhile.
RedWhiteBlackGold
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I will always remember the game where Leclaire broke his jaw well sitting on the bench. That dude had the worst luck.
bert
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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.
bert
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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.
