Seravalli: Josh Norris

[KevinRedkey]

"I was told over the weekend that among the conversations that the Sens have been in over the last week to 10 days in terms of shaking up that core - One of the names that's popped to the surface has been Josh Norris."

Sorry for another Sens thread, but this one actually has an insider source, and it's about a notable player.

Norris is a center that has missed a lot of time with shoulder injuries, but that looks to possibly be behind now. He is 25yrs old and currently on pace for 33 goals and 57 points. He makes 7.950 for 5 more years after this one, and is known for his shot and responsible defensive play.

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[BuiumSaveUs]

At that price with his injury history, no thank you.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Sens afraid of him getting hit one more time and permanently on IR.

 

[Rowlet]

Cost and injuries are very concerning, I think a team like Buffalo may be willing to take a chance on him though.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good player but damn scary injuries

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

especially with them wanting a 2C.

Cost and injuries are very concerning, I think a team like Buffalo may be willing to take a chance on him though.

 

[Turin]

You aren't getting that much value back. He's going to have to be part of a bigger package to maximize his value.

 

[Sombastate]

Frost for Norris.

Get 'er done

 

[KevinRedkey]

Sens afraid of him getting hit one more time and permanently on IR.

It's certainly a valid concern, but he's playing like he's not injured (or worried about being injured), in the first time since 2021/22.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I think Flyers are desperate enough to get a viable center. On the other hand they won't pay a lot, but who will?

 

[Rowlet]

especially with them wanting a 2C.

Maybe something like Connor Clifton + for Norris? Seems like Ottawa may need extra D

 

[Kshahdoo]

Frost for Norris.

Get 'er done

Yeah, salary cap though.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Frost for Norris.

Get 'er done

I'd be interested in Farabee.

 

[TheNumber4]

Cap hit is ridiculous for his injury risk. Would have to be a desperate team. Thinking the Predz might be in on this.

 

[Sombastate]

I'd be interested in Farabee.

Get 'er done.

I know the cap is an issue for the Flyers but i'm sure a creative GM can figure that out at least a little bit.

 

[Djp]

Nobodies touching this unless it's a team with a similar situation

 

[Viqsi]

Cap hit is ridiculous for his injury risk. Would have to be a desperate team. Thinking the Predz might be in on this.

He's not old enough to get regular minutes from Bruno.

<-- theoretically

 

[SEALBound]

If they move Norris, I would think Pinto shifts up to 2C. Do Sens fans think that being the 2C would kickstart Pinto?

 

[BonMorrison]

Feel like Pens should be all over this even with his injury history. He's still young enough he can fit their rebuild.

 

[thekernel]

Wouldn't a history of injuries be considered a good thing for that contract? Just have him see a Vegas specialist in February and bam, 8 million off the books just in time for TDL

 

[Some Other Flame]

Kadri for Norris

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Wouldn't a history of injuries be considered a good thing for that contract? Just have him see a Vegas specialist in February and bam, 8 million off the books just in time for TDL

It's only a positive if he is actually capable of coming back and playing for the playoffs. If the player is actually out for the year then it defeats the purpose.

 

[kvladimir]

I can't imagine how OTT gets more, or even equal, value back on Norris than what he provides if they keep him. They should leverage their depth at C to shakeup / shore up other areas, but it should probably be Pinto or Grieg rather than Norris, just because they would get more value in return, and Norris should provide closer value to the other Cs that what the return for him would be, though only IF he stays healthy (but no teams will take that risk without the cost being lower)

 

[Zman5778]

especially with them wanting a 2C.

I think it's the Sabres' FANS that are more wanting a 2C than our GM. I think Adams is very much happy with Tage and Cozens as our 1/2 center....McLeod has been fantastic as our 3rd and Krebs is playing very well as our 4th.

If Buffalo makes a deal......I think it's going to be a package thing where Buffalo gets the best current player in the deal while the other team gets a haul of our prospect pipeline.

 

[LevelingSolo]

Maybe something like Connor Clifton + for Norris? Seems like Ottawa may need extra D

Byram