BKarchitect
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I'd argue 20.3% shooting and 65.6% PP point share is pretty unlikely to be a regular, full-season occurrence for anybody.Fair enough, but you said he doesn't have 1C potential, not that he wasn't a smart trade option.
I'd argue a player who puts up 35G and paces for 44G in his sophomore year absolutely does have 1C potential.
Fair to give him a pass this year for a bit of uneven overall play but I think if I'm trading for that contract, I'm not assuming his 21-22 is repeatable. If I'm comfortable with that contract for a #2 center who isn't a great playmaker but has a natural nose for the net and may flirt with 30 goals and give me 55 points...and when healthy, solid two-way play and solid face-off ability - then that's a different story.
The Sens should not sell low on him but I think the concerns of "what exactly is Norris' level moving forward, especially in regards to what he is being paid" are legit.