Player Discussion Josh Norris (C) 6’-1” - Part 3
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Icelevel
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I’m still scared every time he takes contact or falls. Don’t think that will change till the end of the season. Going a bit better than expected so far though. Which is nice.
That assist to Batherson where everyone in the world expected the shot was nice to see also. That shot opens up more than just shooting
KnuckChuckinTkachuk
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I'm pleasantly surprised about his reactions every time he gets/throws a hit or takes a tumble. He's been aggressive, solid and not shying away from physicality, which he often did last year when he played very timid. This year is a complete 180 and nice to see
Tuna99
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Disagree. Norris shows up in big moments, he’s not shy at all, and all of his goals have been BIG goals, he skates the ice as well as any Sen (Stu-Derson aside) and his puck support has been excellent.
Norris to me is clutch, I love how calm and efficient his mind is when the pressure is on. when we finally get going Norris is going to be our Drury, our Williams, our Point. He’s going to be the guy that when we need him in the Playoffs, he’s going to be there to score.
Clutch Norris!
He's so good below the dots in the d-zone. Just high IQ. Short pass, chip play, clear, or skate, he knows the best option before he gets the puck and he wins a lot of 50/50 pucks.
NyQuil
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He’s been good.
I can’t imagine any other interpretation of his play so far this year.
I can’t imagine any other interpretation of his play so far this year.
Really nothing to complain about.
He’s hasn’t smashed one timers because the one timers aren’t there. And it’s opened up that whole other side of the ice on the pp
He’s hasn’t smashed one timers because the one timers aren’t there. And it’s opened up that whole other side of the ice on the pp
Tuna99
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Also. The alternate story is he’s looked really good without any real notices on the PP which is where we all feel in love with him. If he gets hot on the PP he’ll go to another level again.
HoweHullOrr
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It seems like Norris is setting people up more now I think versus being the shooter in the bumper position. On the other side of the puck, his defensive play has looked pretty good.
I'm still not convinced that the one-timer isn't there because the PP has changed or because Norris doesn't want to (or can't) shoot one-timers. I mean, it's still a very effective tool to have and to use, if available!
DylanSensFan
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The problem I see, is that teams are keying in on that right side one-timer from a left hand shot. I saw it last year with Draisaitl. Even the Oiler have had to change up their PP a little bit. Florida really keyed in on Draisaitl in the playoffs and you saw the results of that. Norris one-timer is there, I just don't think we can have a one dimensional PP. Currently our PP is clicking because the options have been open and creative. We need to keep other teams thinking and then Norris can hammer a one-timer every once in a while.
His production has been pretty good, as soon as he starts heating up on the PP we're in for a treat
Tuna99
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Last 2 games Norris line has been quiet but it’s also the 2 best back to back games the Sens have played in 8 years.
Norris has really buckled down defensively and he seems to be playing it safer then sorry. Maybe because of the Pinto injury but credit Norris and his line for really helping the team play dominant hockey with Pinto out. Stepping up and playing winning hockey, you notice all three of them out there hustling just the offensive game is quiet recently.
Norris has really buckled down defensively and he seems to be playing it safer then sorry. Maybe because of the Pinto injury but credit Norris and his line for really helping the team play dominant hockey with Pinto out. Stepping up and playing winning hockey, you notice all three of them out there hustling just the offensive game is quiet recently.
ReginKarlssonLehner
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He is also on pace for 30 goals 30 assists while playing tremendous 2 way hockey after coming back from 2 injury-riddled seasons.
Once Pinto is back in, they will alternative between who draws the 2nd best defensive competition and Norris will have more ability to feast on opponents offensively.
I see this year as his Hischier year from last year. He has the full capabilities to take over games with his shot, skating and smarts.
aragorn
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I view Norris as a big part of this young core, he's very good defensively, he's getting really good at faceoffs, he contributes offensively & we know he can be better offensively, is a very good skater, hits, blocks shots & plays a solid two way game. He's a keeper IMO.
Norris has been flying out there and seems like he's at 100% health. Love it
Sens of Anarchy
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You could say that about (some? many?) others as well.
Zub will help with that.
coladin
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And it seems like he has not given any thought to letting up with contact or instigating contact. He is Ottawa's best defensive center
SensontheRush
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The way Norris is playing coming back from TWO seasons derailed by season-ending shoulder injuries is literally best case Ontario.
He's outperforming even the most fanboyish of hot take projections. He's warping reality.
He's outperforming even the most fanboyish of hot take projections. He's warping reality.
And he hasn't been used as a focal point of the PP.
If they get him setup for the one-timer and he can pot a few, that's an entirely new look and wrinkle to an already dangerous unit.
