Norris isn't even signed and has zero pro experience. It is was to early to be penciling him into the lineup.I could see Ottawa moving Tierney, his value is as high as it’ll get on a nice Cap hit. If Norris is ready they could flip him out.
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Norris isn't even signed and has zero pro experience. It is was to early to be penciling him into the lineup.
Makar and Tkachuk can't miss top 5 picks, Wolanin was 19/20 year old when he was drafted and came out of College at 23 after 3 seasons.He is a 1st round pick, 2 years of college and made his WJC team. He (apparently) plays a solid 2 way game so it’s not like Brown who can only play in your top 6. Norris could easily handle a bottom 6 role especially with Pageau playing the oppositions top lines.
Tkachuk came out of college, Makar went straight into the playoffs, Wolanin alsmost seemed ready right out of college - not a stretch to think Norris could be in the lineup come opening night.
He is a 1st round pick, 2 years of college and made his WJC team. He (apparently) plays a solid 2 way game so it’s not like Brown who can only play in your top 6. Norris could easily handle a bottom 6 role especially with Pageau playing the oppositions top lines.
Tkachuk came out of college, Makar went straight into the playoffs, Wolanin alsmost seemed ready right out of college - not a stretch to think Norris could be in the lineup come opening night.
Tkachuk and Makar are both to 5 picks, Wolanin spent 4 years in college and played his first game at 22. If you can't tell why those three are not at all comparable, I'm not sure what to tell you. Perhaps he does step right in, but you don't make trades expecting him to, it's just foolish
McAvoy was twice the prospect Norris was...We saw Charley Macvoy (#14 pick) go from 2 years college straugjt ti playing 20 minutes a night in the playoffs vs Ottawa two years ago.
This isn’t a stretch at all. Tons of 1st round picks with 2 years CHL or college go straight to the pros.
McAvoy was twice the prospect Norris was...
Because Robert Thomas was a top 3 player in the CHL as an 18 year old. He's just a better prospect/player, it's common knowledge...Okay, so many fans here expect Formenton (2nd round pick same draft) and Batherson (4th round pick same draft) to be in the NHL lineup next year - and Rob Thomas who is a C drafted 1 spot after Norris has a full season and is into the 2nd round of the playoffs and is playing the exact bottom 6 role I said Norris could play - but for some reason Norris can’t do it.
Why this is such s stretch I have no idea. Seems to me with his game that doesn’t require PP or an offensive role he’s more then likely to break in then not
Because Robert Thomas was a top 3 player in the CHL as an 18 year old. He's just a better prospect/player, it's common knowledge...
Formenton should be in the AHL as well.
Batherson is a year older and has already been a top 3 player in the Q and a top 3 rookie in the AHL, and should be in the AHL next year.
Definitely don't have perfect projections; better than some guys, worse than others.So If you have Norris (and every other NHL prospect) so perfectly projected what’s he going to be doing next year? How about Formenton who Boucher wanted to play a full season, and I guess you knew Lajoie would be a starter
Here's 3 proposals for trades...
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To Toronto: CBJ 1st 2019, Demelo, OTT 2nd 2020
To Ottawa: Nylander
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To Nashville: Ceci, Chlapik, OTT 2nd 2019
To Ottawa: Subban
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To Montreal: Pageau, Pit 3rd 2019
To Ottawa: MTL 1st 2019
Makes us a lot better now... thoughts?
Juolevi went 5th, Pulj went 4th . How many teams would pick McAvoy over Juolevi or Pulj in a redraft? I'd guess all of them. Draft is a projection. Lots of mistakes get made both ways.We saw Charley Macvoy (#14 pick) go from 2 years college straugjt ti playing 20 minutes a night in the playoffs vs Ottawa two years ago.
This isn’t a stretch at all. Tons of 1st round picks with 2 years CHL or college go straight to the pros.
Because Robert Thomas was a top 3 player in the CHL as an 18 year old. He's just a better prospect/player, it's common knowledge...
Formenton should be in the AHL as well.
Batherson is a year older and has already been a top 3 player in the Q and a top 3 rookie in the AHL, and should be in the AHL next year.
Another miss at the draft by several teams ... It is not indication of where the player is today almost 3 years later . Development progresses at different rates. Robert Thomas was a steal at 20. Norris was no steal at 21. There are a few that went after him , that would go ahead of him in a redraft.
I think Norris will be ok but he should definitely start in the AHL
I disagree. Norris could still be a hell of steal, a big NHL center who plays 200 foot hockey and allows his wingers to attack. I think he’s going to be a guy who has a huge impact on the team. Lots of injuries the last 2 years that have slowed his stats line, but he’s exactly what Ottawa needs, a Rod Brindanour type center with enough offense to play with top line wingers like Brady and Batherson
I could see Ottawa moving Tierney, his value is as high as it’ll get on a nice Cap hit. If Norris is ready they could flip him out.
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Ott certainly has some assets that may be attractive to Ann & Richie plays RW a position where Ott could use more depth.We should trade for Nick Ritchie. He would be a solid addition to our bottom six.
Ott certainly has some assets that may be attractive to Ann & Richie plays RW a position where Ott could use more depth.
If he's Rod Brind'Amour he's a steal . I doubt he is personally.. we will wait and see..
I see Tuch more in the mold of a power forward than Norris. I think Ryan O'Reilly stylistically is a comparable.. I don't think he is at that level though. Maybe Tyler Bozak type.I get the impression that he could be a lot like Alex Tuch. Tuch is a bit taller and might have some more skill but I could see Norris playing a comparable style. Do you see that comparison?
Ceci for Kadri .. in b4Regardless we should still trade Tierney, I agree that his value could be at its highest
I actually wonder if we could do a Kadri - Tierney swap plus additions.
Looks like Kadri maybe out the door. My guess is they would want a top 4 RHD but I'm not sure anybody will give that up for Kadri (unless they want Ceci)
If they move Kadri they still need a 3C and someone who kills penalties. Tierney might be a better fit for them considering age contract (short term - Kadri's contract Is pretty good) and PK abilities