Josh Norris - NHL News & Rumors

Dealing with soft-tissue injury Norris' undisclosed injury is a soft-tissue injury that the Sabres knew about before acquiring him from the Senators, Brian Koziol of WGR reports.

Impact Norris reportedly would have been available at some point in the playoffs had the Sabres qualified. This suggests he could be officially cleared during the offseason and shouldn't be too significantly impacted in his training routine. Norris will end up having missed the last 18 games of the season, finishing with 35 points across 56 appearances between Buffalo and Ottawa. He'll be in line for top-six minutes if he's healthy to begin 2025-26.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely done for season Norris (undisclosed) probably won't return before the end of the regular season, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Saturday.

Impact Norris will miss his 15th straight game versus Florida on Saturday. He has appeared in only three games with the Sabres since being acquired from the Senators on March 7. Norris is poised to conclude the 2024-25 campaign with 21 goals, 35 points, 96 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 135 hits across 56 appearances between Buffalo and Ottawa. If he can stay healthy, he could occupy a top-six role for the Sabres in 2025-26.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Norris (mid-body) will not play Thursday in Columbus.

Impact Norris will miss his 14th straight game. The Sabres are still hopeful he can return to the lineup before the end of the season which ends in seven days against the Flyers. Norris has one goal and one assist in three games with the Sabres after tallying 20 goals and 13 helpers across 53 contests with the Senators before his trade to Buffalo at the deadline.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back on ice Norris (mid body) skated on his own Friday, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat reports.

Impact The Sabres are still hopeful of getting Norris back in the lineup before they finish the season at home versus Philadelphia on April 17. Norris, who has missed the last 10 games with the injury, has played only three games in a Buffalo uniform since his trade from Ottawa, scoring once and adding an assist.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still rehabbing injury Norris (undisclosed) did not travel with the team and will not play Tuesday against the Senators, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Norris will remain sidelined for a 10th consecutive game Tuesday as he works his way back to full strength. The left-shot center had cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back gamed prior to getting injured. Jiri Kulich and Ryan McLeod will continue to round out the center position in the top six while Norris is sidelined. Since a timeline for Norris to return to game action is not clear, fantasy managers shouldn't be counting on the 25-year-old for the fantasy playoffs.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

"Just Being Smart About It" | Josh Norris Re-Aggravated Injury Status Update | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 25 • YOUTUBE

Dealing with nagging injury 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.

Impact 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 so condition, so Norris will more than likely be given all the time he needs to make a full recovery.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Norris (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's clash against Ottawa, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Norris also won't participate in the morning skate, so it doesn't sound like he's close to returning. He hasn't played since March 12. Norris has 21 goals, 35 points, 44 PIM and 135 hits between Ottawa and Buffalo in 2024-25.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Norris (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's matchup against Minnesota, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Norris will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unlikely he will be ready for Sunday's contest against Winnipeg because he hasn't been practicing. He has produced 21 goals and 35 points in 56 appearances this season between Buffalo and Ottawa.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Utah Norris (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's clash against Utah, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Norris is set to miss his third straight game. He has 21 goals and 35 points in 56 appearances in 2024-25. When Norris is healthy, he should serve in a top-six capacity.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Utah Norris (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's clash against Utah, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Norris is set to miss his third straight game. He has 21 goals and 35 points in 56 appearances in 2024-25. When Norris is healthy, he should serve in a top-six capacity.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Norris (undisclosed) won't play against Boston on Monday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Norris didn't participate in Monday's practice and will miss his second straight game. The Sabres hope he can return later this week, so it's unclear if he will be ready for Thursday's matchup versus Utah. Norris has one goal and two points in three games with Buffalo after being acquired from Ottawa at the trade deadline.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tuch and Dahlin help the Sabres beat the Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout

Alex Tuch scored the deciding goal in the shootout to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Saturday Norris (undisclosed) won't play against Vegas on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Norris will miss at least one game after sitting out Friday's practice. He has notched one goal and one assist in three games with the Sabres since being acquired from Ottawa at the trade deadline. With Norris and JJ Peterka (lower body) unavailable, Zach Benson and Alex Tuch will skate alongside Tage Thompson on Buffalo's top line versus the Golden Knights.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy Ruff Gives Injury Updates On Josh Norris And JJ Peterka | Ruff After Buffalo Sabres Practice

MARCH 14 • YOUTUBE

Being evaluated by medical staff Norris is being checked by the Sabres' medical staff for an undisclosed injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports, making him questionable to face Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Norris hasn't been officially ruled out against the Golden Knights but fantasy players may want to consider benching him in their fantasy lineups just to be safe. In his three appearances for Buffalo, the 25-year-old center has garnered one goal, one assist and two hits while filling a first-line role. If Norris can't play Saturday, the team may consider moving Tage Thompson to center while shifting Alex Tuch up to the top line.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Gets goal in loss Norris scored a goal and added 10 PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Norris cut the Red Wings' lead to 3-2 late in the first period with his first goal as a Sabre. He has two points over three outings with his new team after a deadline deal sent him to Buffalo from Ottawa. For the season, he's at 21 goals, 14 assists, 96 shots on net, 135 hits, 47 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 56 appearances. Norris has lined up as the first-line center, shifting Tage Thompson over to the wing again.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Norris Scores First Goal As A Sabre | Buffalo Sabres 7-3 Loss To Detroit Red Wings | Highlights

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Patrick Kane's 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3

Patrick Kane had two goals and three assists and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Norris Converts In Front To Score First Goal With Sabres

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Norris 1st as a Sabre! 🚨🙌

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Nabs first helper with new team Norris logged an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Norris needed just two games to get onto the scoresheet in his Sabres tenure. The 25-year-old center set up Tage Thompson for a third-period goal, which was the game-winner. Over 55 appearances between Buffalo and Ottawa, Norris has logged 34 points, 95 shots on net, 134 hits and a minus-5 rating. If he stays on the Sabres' top line, he'll carry a little more fantasy value than he did toward the end of his time with the Senators.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff On Newly Acquired Josh Norris, Win Over Edmonton Oilers

MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

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Tuch and Dahlin help the Sabres beat the Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout

Patrick Kane's 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3