Josh Norris

Josh Norris

25-Year-Old CenterC
Buffalo Sabres
Out
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 4/1/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Undergoing a third shoulder surgery prior to turning 25 puts a giant red flag on Norris for his prospective fantasy managers. The center produced 30 points in 50 outings last year, again showing the kind of production he can generate when healthy, but he's had a terrible time staying on the ice. He's missed 122 contests over the last three seasons, though he's put up 88 points, including 35 on the power play, over 124 games in that same span. He also plays with a physical edge, chipping in about a hit per game. The Senators don't yet have the forward depth to bury Norris down the lineup, so a top-six role and power-play time are his if he proves to be healthy come training camp. Norris has upside, but if you plan on drafting him, make sure you have a much safer backup plan. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed an eight-year, $63.6 million contract with the Senators in July of 2022. Traded to the Sabres in March of 2025.
Dealing with nagging injury
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
March 25, 2025
Norris (undisclosed) said he is day-to-day and plans to return before the end of the regular season, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Tuesday.
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Hamilton also relayed that Norris said his undisclosed injury is something that has been bothersome on and off all season, and it recently popped up again. The Sabres are all but mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, so Norris will more than likely be given all the time he needs to make a full recovery.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:36
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:03
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:49
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:20
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    3:03
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:15
 
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17:59
3:06
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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While the Senators have an intriguing top six already in place, it's important not to forget Norris after he played in just eight games in 2022-23. He had three points in those contests before undergoing shoulder surgery in January after failing to rehab the injuy. The center will likely have to settle for a middle-six job in 2023-24, as Tim Stutzle stepped up in Norris' absence last year. Norris could still be a factor on the power play, and his potential as a 50-60 point center should keep him on the fantasy radar, especially once he's given the all-clear in training camp. Still just 24 years old, Norris has got enough room for growth to be worth a middle-round pick even coming back from a major injury. Players coming back from injury are often overlooked on draft day, so try to take advantage.
Buoyed by a ridiculous and unsustainable 20.3 percent shooting percentage, Norris scored a whopping 35 times in 66 games a season ago. He added 20 assists, 172 shots on goal and 23 points with the man advantage. Even with the high shooting percentage, Norris had a heck of a year. He established himself as a legitimate top-six offensive threat for the Senators in addition to proving to be a major weapon on the power play. Ottawa was so impressed they handed the 23-year-old a new eight-year, $63.6 million contract this past July. It locks Norris into a prominent role on what should be one of the NHL's more improved teams, making him a solid mid-round pick in all fantasy formats.
Originally a first-round pick of the Sharks (19th overall) back in 2017, Norris came to Ottawa in the Erik Karlsson deal. After Norris' first NHL season (combined with Karlsson's massive struggles), it's safe to say the Sens won the deal. The Michigan native posted 17 goals and 35 points in 56 games in his freshman campaign, outscoring all newcomers not named Kirill Kaprizov and Jason Robertson. Norris was rewarded by being named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team. He also chipped in 14 power-play points and 72 hits. Norris will play the entirety of this upcoming regular season at age 22 and has firmly established himself as a core piece for an Ottawa team that is stockpiling young talent.
Norris only appeared in three games with the big club last campaign, going scoreless over that span, but he was electric with AHL Belleville, racking up 31 goals and 61 points in 56 games en route to being named the league's most outstanding rookie. Looking ahead to 2020-21, the 2017 first-round pick appears poised to push for a full-time gig with the Senators. If he's able to secure a spot on Ottawa's Opening Night roster, he should see top-six usage while also logging a lot of minutes with the man advantage, giving him enticing upside. Norris' situation will be one to watch during training camp, but if he impresses, he'll be worth a look in the later rounds of fantasy drafts as a high-upside flier.
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Remains out Tuesday
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
March 25, 2025
Norris (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's clash against Ottawa, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
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Not playing Saturday
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
March 22, 2025
Norris (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's matchup against Minnesota, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Won't play vs. Utah
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
March 20, 2025
Norris (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's clash against Utah, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
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Unavailable Monday
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
March 17, 2025
Norris (undisclosed) won't play against Boston on Monday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
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Sitting out Saturday
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
March 15, 2025
Norris (undisclosed) won't play against Vegas on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could head to Buffalo
COttawa Senators
March 7, 2025
The Senators and Sabres are discussing a potential trade that could include Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker, Kevin Weekes of ESPN reports Friday.
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Norris is in the midst of his best season since the 2021-22 campaign, as he's racked up 20 goals, 13 assists, 133 hits, 45 blocked shots and 34 PIM while averaging 18:20 of ice time over 53 appearances. The 25-year-old has recorded points in seven of 13 outings from Jan. 11 to present, and he could help provide some physicality for the Sabres if he's traded ahead of Friday's deadline.
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