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

[Golden_Jet]

Norris on the ice for the second practice

Ya, seems like just keeping him out of scrimmages atm, which is fine if that’s just the case.

Someone posted yesterday he practiced but didn’t scrimmage, so same as today.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837535632391836140

 

[OD99]

Norris misses two practices in a row. Any idea about him being not 100% is just baseless speculation and over reactio

He hasn't missed any practices and he is taking contact like any other player.

He just hasn't played in the scrimmages. Those are less controlled, so probably a good idea.

Compared to last year when he wasn't ready for camp, then was in a non-contact sweater, then missed the beginning of the season, he is looking much further ahead and more comfortable.

 

[coladin]

He hasn't missed any practices and he is taking contact like any other player.

He just hasn't played in the scrimmages. Those are less controlled, so probably a good idea.

Compared to last year when he wasn't ready for camp, then was in a non-contact sweater, then missed the beginning of the season, he is looking much further ahead and more comfortable.

It would be nice is media could get a simple answer to what may be a LTIR thing that they have to abide by until he is off it. Remember, on camp roster, he was listed as LTIR

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837543322841202710

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837548588458541369

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837549078726468003

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837546985383252459

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Obviously not injured if he's practicing in a normal jersey.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

It would be nice is media could get a simple answer to what may be a LTIR thing that they have to abide by until he is off it. Remember, on camp roster, he was listed as LTIR

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837548276758831611

 

[Micklebot]

Ok, so people have their answer, looks like they planned in advance to ease him in and not immediately play him in scrimmages until they are sure everything is holding up.

So can we stop panicking?

 

[vandelay]

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.

I've seen you post this opinion before and I have to say, although it's a bit of splitting hairs, I would strongly disagree.
Would I take pinto over Norris given what we know; Obviously.
Has pinto played at norris's level for even half if a season? No way.
Full disclosure, I think Norris was our best player in the 21-22 season. Both very smart players and if Norris could ever put the shoulder injuries behind him, I think it's a great debate down the road. It's why this shoulder stuff is so disheartening. Norris was on the cusp of becoming a well above average 1c and may never get back to that. Fingers crossed...

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Also seen a video of a drill where Yakemchuk ( I think) used his body on Norris and he fell down and whacked his stick on the boards in frustration lol

Norris clearly seems to be taking good contact no doubt.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837548276758831611

Garrioch reporting it makes me certain that his shoulder is destroyed.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837549447896584444

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837549143037780021

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837543322841202710

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837554864437842258