Pinto vs. Bath vs. Norris - who has the best career? (Now featuring Greig!)

[Nac Mac Feegle]

That's a tough one.

I mean, how do we even judge? Most points, most games, most goals, most games, biggest impact, longest prime?

Norris looks like the likely leader so far. Pinto needs more time so we can see what he is. Bath...if he can develop other areas of his game, he'd be a beast.

 

[Xspyrit]

Hardest poll in a long time. All 3 will be excellent for different reasons. Outside of the obvious high picks Stutzle and Tkachuk, those 3 could/should be our most important forwards (well Formenton and Greig might be in that conversation too)

Batherson : most "skilled" out of the 3, best passer, best "creativity" and playmaking, best hands, should be the most productive most seasons

Norris : most complete player, best shot, best skater out of the 3, good on faceoffs, good defensively, top notch athlete, this guy just screams "I'm good at everything"

Pinto : best on faceoffs, best defensively, one of the best shutdown centers (league wide), not sure how his offensive game will translate offensively yet but his one-timer is also deadly.

Really can't go wrong with any choice but I'd go 1) Norris, 2) Batherson 3) Pinto

Batherson could be a 40 goal man.

I don't see him reach 40 goals but should score 30+ a few times. What is funny is that he is primarily a playmaker but his shot is also quite good/sneaky. He is a dual threat

 

[DJB]

This is like making me choose who is my favorite child.

 

[bicboi64]

I think it'll be a good hard to choice between Norris and Batherson. Haven't seen enough of Pinto to have an opinion. I like Batherson a lot and think he'll lead our team in goals as long as he's a senator, but Norris' development is awesome, he doesn't make major mistakes and does all the little things right. Really hope we can get a Schiefele type player out of him.

 

[DylanSensFan]

While I voted Norris, because of his size and skill. I cannot really tell you. My only hope is that we can keep all three and win a couple of Stanley Cups with them.

 

[NyQuil]

While I voted Norris, because of his size and skill. I cannot really tell you. My only hope is that we can keep all three and win a couple of Stanley Cups with them.

Just one is fine.

 

[DylanSensFan]

Just one is fine.

You're right. No need to be greedy. One SC is fine.

 

[Senscore]

You're right. No need to be greedy. One SC is fine.

 

[thesensguy]

I think Batherson can be a 30G 40A guy once we start rolling

 

[JD1]

Just one is fine.

Somehow I feel two would rub more salt in Leaf wounds. Even better if Matthews is still there

 

[dumbdick]

I want to change my vote.

 

[PatrickEaves]

This is like making me choose who is my favorite child.

Pfft. Everyone knows every parent has a favourite child. The difference is those that are honest and admit it, and those that don't.

 

[armani]

Norris is Sakicesque. Pinto is Toewseque. The latter is a legit Calder candidate. Super excited about their future as 1C/2C on this team.

 

[dumbdick]

Norris is Sakicesque. Pinto is Toewseque. The latter is a legit Calder candidate. Super excited about their future as 1C/2C on this team.

And Bath is more skilled than either.

 

[GCK]

I have been huge on Norris since he was acquired but I might have change my pick as Pinto is absolutely the real deal. I’m comfortable with this 1-2 punch down the middle for the next decade. Pinto looks better almost every shift. I think we may have under appreciated his ceiling.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Not sure but clearly they’ll all have successful careers it’s a shame we surrounded these players with many scrubs on the current roster.

 

[dumbdick]

Not sure but clearly they’ll all have successful careers it’s a shame we surrounded these players with many scrubs on the current roster.

What scrubs, exactly?

 

[OttawaSenators11]

What scrubs, exactly?

Serious question ? Look at the projected roster

 

[Sun God Nika]

Batherson will score the most points. Pinto will show the most growth. Norris will solidify himself as a #2 A C.

 

[GCK]

Serious question ? Look at the projected roster

The roster is not that bad. Pick a roster of a non top 10 team and I’ll pick holes in it as well.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

The roster is not that bad. Pick a roster of a non top 10 team and I’ll pick holes in it as well.

True but that’s not saying much.

 

[GCK]

True but that’s not saying much.

Then your expectations were completely unreasonable.

 

[dumbdick]

Serious question ? Look at the projected roster

Our roster is fine. They're young, they're not scrubs.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Then your expectations were completely unreasonable.

You’re just easy to please what can I say ?

 

[GCK]

You’re just easy to please what can I say ?

I’m looking at 5th in the Atlantic and somewhere around 16 - 21 overall then playoffs next season.