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

[bicboi64]

Norris was great on the dot yesterday. DIdn't take as many faceoffs as Giroux or Pinto, but he's our best faceoff guy who's playing C.

Looking forward to him getting his goal scoring going

 

[OD99]

No one is taking him with his contract and injury history. Maybe in 2 years as the cap goes up, if he plays well he would be moveable.

I don't need him to be an 8M player. I am willing to accept that sometimes players come out on the winning end of a contract, and we can't expect every player to be a bargain.

I would trade him to mitigate the risk of another injury, but if we aren't concerned about that, we should keep him. Having 3 top 6 centers is a good problem to have.

If he gets back to pre-injury form, that contract will be fine.

He is good 200 foot player anyway, but if his scoring touch hasn't disappeared he will be a 30+ goal scorer and 65ish point player. That will be just fine.

I think he has potential for more, and his pace previously backs that up.

 

[Samsquanch]

I said this in the GDT, but a real life Josh Norris at 100% health - and the same 2nd line center that we once knew who could score from anywhere and in all situations- that is a game-changing player for the Ottawa Senators. Especially with Pinto and Greig in the lineup.

I say this with all due respect to Josh, but he's like like the bargin-bin version of Auston Matthews.

They are the exact same style of centerman - a goal scoring and two-way focused, gifted and thoroughbred American athlete....Norris is the just slightly smaller and less talented 2nd line (35g-25a) version of Matthews.

If someone can ever convince Norris to be more selfish of a player, like a real killer and less of a nice guy. And if he can be less focused on taking the perfect shot in favor of taking more shots - then he's going to have a career year. He's capable of 40+ goals and as many assists if he realizes his shot is his best playmaking tool.

 

[sena]

If he gets back to pre-injury form, that contract will be fine.

He is good 200 foot player anyway, but if his scoring touch hasn't disappeared he will be a 30+ goal scorer and 65ish point player. That will be just fine.

I think he has potential for more, and his pace previously backs that up.

his pre injury was rookie territory, He will be faster and stronger since then. I hope he stays healthy because the sens need him to earn that money.
the competition will also be weaker with him on the second line vrs his first go around

 

[OD99]

Great night. Skated well, was physical, OK in the dot and blocked at least 1 shot.

I thought he had 2G and 2A but TSN showed only 1 assist for him.

Him and Batherson both showed up tonight.

 

[coladin]

So happy for him. This can be the boost he needs. He is being more physical than usual, and I think that is for his mental fortitude which will allow him to believe that he is ok.

Excited and can be the difference maker again

 

[Ralph Malfredsson]

I said this in the GDT, but a real life Josh Norris at 100% health - and the same 2nd line center that we once knew who could score from anywhere and in all situations- that is a game-changing player for the Ottawa Senators. Especially with Pinto and Greig in the lineup.

I say this with all due respect to Josh, but he's like like the bargin-bin version of Auston Matthews.

They are the exact same style of centerman - a goal scoring and two-way focused, gifted and thoroughbred American athlete....Norris is the just slightly smaller and less talented 2nd line (35g-25a) version of Matthews.

If someone can ever convince Norris to be more selfish of a player, like a real killer and less of a nice guy. And if he can be less focused on taking the perfect shot in favor of taking more shots - then he's going to have a career year. He's capable of 40+ goals and as many assists if he realizes his shot is his best playmaking tool.

great analysis

 

[Tuna99]

He’s been really patient and always been around the puck and when he gets it he makes good plays every time. He looks like a gold glove short stop to me out there, when the puck comes to him he always makes the right play on time.

 

[Stutzlaaaa]

Really hope he plays full year at 100% it's important for him , but even more for the team having another center who is dangerous scorer and see ice well will help a lot Stutzle by being less targeted by opposition.

Other fan or even our fan base and media forget easily that we never had for both of our best centers on the ice for a full season. The only time we did I think it was Stu rookie season.
So this season might be the first ,fingers crossed, where we see the full potential of this roster with Stu being superstar 1C and Norris a really good two way 2C that scores 30G. This is probably the biggest improvement from last few years with the addition of Ulmark.

Add to that Pinto who is poised to have a great season, being an elite 3C and Greig who can play C while adding other elements of the game. Sens can/will be one off the deepest team at C this season even if one of the C get injured the qualities of Pinto/Greig make them great options for top 6 roles

 

[Sensinitis]

Norris has always been our most underrated top 6 forward.

He has a solid two-way game and his goal scoring instincts and shot are elite.

It's hard to get too optimistic because of his injury history but there's a lot fo great signs this year as opposed to last.

 

[bicboi64]

He's winning face offs, can score goals, and is blocking shots.

Slowly but steadily getting to where we need him to be