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.