CHICAGO – Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is typically restrained in his public praise for players in the system. “We don’t like to over promote our prospects” is a phrase he’s used countless times.
That’s what made his instant comparison of Sharks first round pick center Josh Norris to a current core player so unexpected.
“We think – I hate doing this, but I’m going to – [Norris has] a lot of the Logan Couture attributes to him,” Wilson said on Friday at United Center, shortly after presenting Norris with a teal sweater.
Wilson also made note of Norris’ confidence, which was evident in the 18-year-old’s media availability.