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Agreed.

We disagree on each other’s characterization of him and his role. That’s okay. Not worth quibbling over.

I stand corrected. My main point is that Norris was brought in to be a top two line center. And also related to that point is that if he plays up to that level, his salary would not be considered out of bounds.

Yes, and to be fair I don't see Lindy taking Tage out of the center position as long as that line is producing.

Every squirrel finds a nut

Pretty sure they won’t win the division, but they will make the playoffs. Oh, and ***** Terry Pegula.

Ryan Rucinski, idk much about him but he's doing stuff in the ushl.

Josh Norris has a history of numerous injuries, most notably a recurring left shoulder issue that required three surgeries and caused him to miss significant time over the last few seasons. He has also experienced other upper-body injuries, including an oblique injury that ended his 2024-25 season. More recently, he is sidelined with a new upper-body injury that started the 2025-26 season, which has already caused him to miss multiple games. Shoulder injuries Recurring issue: Has dealt with a chronic left shoulder injury since playing for the University of Michigan and at the World Junior Championship. Surgeries: Has undergone three surgeries to correct the shoulder issue. Time missed: He missed substantial portions of the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons due to the shoulder injury, which included a mid-season surgery and end-of-season procedure. Other injuries Oblique injury: Suffered an oblique injury in March 2025 that sidelined him for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. 2025-26 season: Started the 2025-26 season with another upper-body injury that is expected to keep him out for a significant amount of time. Other issues: Has also been listed as having other upper-body injuries, day-to-day injuries, and a COVID-19 related absence in the past.

I'll take that bet. $1 gentleman's bet. I'll Venmo you if they do!

Was he injured from taking the face off, or was he injured prior to the face off and didn’t realize the severity until taking the face off?

The unexpected part seems like part of the problem. He got injured taking a face off. Will they put him back at the dot for draws? He’s missed a lot of time in his career going back to college. I don’t fault any player for getting injured in any sport. It seems like some of them are physically not suited for the grind - through no fault of their own. Fingers crossed for him and Sabres fans that he can stay healthy.

Maybe he plays the next 300 games straight, who knows?

Right. The Bills are winning the division. Book it.

I don’t really care.

Why would you assume he'll get injured again? This last one was unexpected and not on par with his history

Are you his doctor?

Again, I'm basing this on the reporting of Matthew Fairburn of the Athletic. He believes a handoff is in the works at some point. He bases that opinion on the cooperative relationship between Kev and Jarmo, not antagonistic as you would expect from someone who was brought in to replace you.

Be careful what you wish for, my friend. One of these years I will make it and then you'd all have a problem.

Define "Fully recovered". He is chronically injured.

I have learned that soft tissue ailments are rough, they come and go, and they really do linger. I finished PT, but I am still stretching the quad, hammy, hip and piro formis, and calf muscle - ever since my full knee replacement in Jan 2024 it has been bothersome. Stretch everyday and just be happy that I walk fine, I golf, I hike, and mostly do whatever I want. But it will mean maintenance forever.

Only six teams in NFL history have started 4–0 and missed the playoffs. Let that sink in.

You can argue about who you are "building around" and you place your "core" parameters around less or more people and all of it is just circular and meaningless. If you trade for a guy who is signed until 2030 you clearly have him in your plans that is irrefutable. If I was GM I'd build my team quite differently. You probably would too and you'd probably do it differently than me and that's why teams are different, because GM's differ the same way. Me, for example, I start with the goalie.

Much Better. But sarcasm and wit are my forte 😉