Today it didn't look like he and Stu had any chemistry.Agreed.
Greig will be a great winger for puck retrieval. I'd echo the sentiments that he should be on stu's wing permanently - forechecking and getting pucks for him.
I like these lines, but alternatively I wouldn’t mind seeing them reunite Tkachuk - Stützle - Giroux and then try Greig - Norris - Batherson now that the team is playing better.Other than the hit, I actually didn't think he was as productive on the wing. Not sure if he was getting used to that position, or that he was getting used to Stutzle and Batherson after playing with Tkachuk and Giroux most of the time, or a combination of both.
I still think that Norris is the guy to put on the wing.
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A commenter on the athletic had a great post about greig's 5v5 numbers and how well they stack up to a few of the guys a bit down the list for calder consideration. Guys like Rossi.
Tkachuk-Greig-GirouxOther than the hit, I actually didn't think he was as productive on the wing. Not sure if he was getting used to that position, or that he was getting used to Stutzle and Batherson after playing with Tkachuk and Giroux most of the time, or a combination of both.
I still think that Norris is the guy to put on the wing.
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Did you mean to say move Greig up? Moving Kelly up would certainly send a message to Norris...Tkachuk-Greig-Giroux
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Until Norris shows a willingness to compete at high level for 3 games in a row. If we don't see an immediate response move him down and move Kelly up.
He is capable he just needs to pick it up. I am not a basher. I am disappointed in what Norris is bringing and he has been given opportunity. Now its time for some tough love to get him playing .
No . As per the lineup I posted. I leave Greig centering the GGT line and I move Norris down with Pinto. If he doesn't get the message and start competing at the level of his teammates I would move him down and move Kelly up. Not saying a permanent move but to send him a serious message that his play is not at the level expected.Did you mean to say move Greig up? Moving Kelly up would certainly send a message to Norris...
Ok, I don't think we'll see Norris on the 4th line, that may be a bridge too far, LA tried it with PLD who imo was playing worse than Norris is, and it hasn't had the desired effect. It's possible he's playing through something undisclosed (perhaps whatever kept him out of a few games is still lingering).No . As per the lineup I posted. I leave Greig centering the GGT line and I move Norris down with Pinto. If he doesn't get the message and start competing at the level of his teammates I would move him down and move Kelly up. Not saying a permanent move but to send him a serious message that his play is not at the level expected.
I don't expect to see that. If its a health thing that I am unaware of for sure its a major consideration. I am saying the above with the assumption that he is healthy and there is nothing impeding him.Ok, I don't think we'll see Norris on the 4th line, that may be a bridge too far, LA tried it with PLD who imo was playing worse than Norris is, and it hasn't had the desired effect. It's possible he's playing through something undisclosed (perhaps whatever kept him out of a few games is still lingering).
He definitely doesn't look right, and it's not all compete level, he's having trouble handling passes in a way that he hasn't in the past.
I think it’s just his confidence honestly.Ok, I don't think we'll see Norris on the 4th line, that may be a bridge too far, LA tried it with PLD who imo was playing worse than Norris is, and it hasn't had the desired effect. It's possible he's playing through something undisclosed (perhaps whatever kept him out of a few games is still lingering).
He definitely doesn't look right, and it's not all compete level, he's having trouble handling passes in a way that he hasn't in the past.
I've definitely seen him wince a few times in pain after plays. A few games ago we scored a goal and while everyone skated to the goal scorer (can't remember who) Norris briefly stayed down on the ice in front of the net in obvious discomfort.Ok, I don't think we'll see Norris on the 4th line, that may be a bridge too far, LA tried it with PLD who imo was playing worse than Norris is, and it hasn't had the desired effect. It's possible he's playing through something undisclosed (perhaps whatever kept him out of a few games is still lingering).
He definitely doesn't look right, and it's not all compete level, he's having trouble handling passes in a way that he hasn't in the past.
Cant copy and pate directly from the app but the gist was a comparison between greig and two guys listed on the top 10 list for the athletic's calder watch list.Can you post some quotes about this?
JM obviously sees Norris as an issue right now too. In the post game, he said something along the lines of this going into the third period. He didn't mention Norris but his spot in the lineup changed.Tkachuk-Greig-Giroux
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Until Norris shows a willingness to compete at high level for 3 games in a row. If we don't see an immediate response move him down and move Kelly up.
He is capable he just needs to pick it up. I am not a basher. I am disappointed in what Norris is bringing and he has been given opportunity. Now its time for some tough love to get him playing .
JM obviously sees Norris as an issue right now too. In the post game, he said something along the lines of this going into the third period. He didn't mention Norris but his spot in the lineup changed.
Got to win the draw, possession is everything in OT, though Norris hasn't been as good lately at the draw.Norris was first out in OT though. Seemed like a bit of an odd choice, especially with the way Stutzle was playing last night.
Greig leads all Calder eligible players with a +16Can you post some quotes about this?
Yeah, in the third I seem to recall Pinto playing with Norris' usual linemates instead.JM obviously sees Norris as an issue right now too. In the post game, he said something along the lines of this going into the third period. He didn't mention Norris but his spot in the lineup changed.
I thought he was just rewarding the people that contributed to the tying goal since Tarasenko scored and Chabot/Norris got the assists.Norris was first out in OT though. Seemed like a bit of an odd choice, especially with the way Stutzle was playing last night.
Greig was actually the player that was demoted last night. He's a much better player at center. Was dissapointing to see. I thought Norris and Tkachuk were awful last night.JM obviously sees Norris as an issue right now too. In the post game, he said something along the lines of this going into the third period. He didn't mention Norris but his spot in the lineup changed.
Yeah Norris was shit yesterday. Errors everywhere. No idea why they put him on the ice in overtime.Greig was actually the player that was demoted last night. He's a much better player at center. Was dissapointing to see. I thought Norris and Tkachuk were awful last night.