Senators' Josh Norris: Will be ready for training camp
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Norris (shoulder) will be ready for the start of training camp in September, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
Norris underwent his third shoulder operation in his career in March and he is well on his way to recovery. The talented center had 16 goals and 30 points in 50 games this season, but he struggled at times due to his lingering shoulder woes. Norris has missed 106 games over the last two seasons, dampening his fantasy value heading into the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Undergoes third shoulder procedure
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Norris will not play again this season after undergoing shoulder surgery, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Monday.
Norris has been plagued with shoulder injuries throughout his young career, with this being his third time going under the knife. At this point, it's safe to wonder how long the 24-year-old center can continue playing without risking permanent damage. Norris will end the 2023-24 campaign having registered 16 goals and 14 assists, including 12 power-play points, in 50 games.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Lands on long-term IR
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Norris (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
Norris suffered an apparent shoulder injury Tuesday versus the Predators. He's had multiple shoulder surgeries in his young career and could miss the remainder of the season. Norris has picked up 16 goals and 30 points in 50 games this season.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Surfaces on injured reserve
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Norris (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Norris was already labeled out for an extended period due to the injury he sustained Tuesday versus the Predators. The Senators have been up against the salary cap all season, so Norris could be placed on long-term injured reserve soon.-
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Senators' Josh Norris: Facing extended absence
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Norris will be out for an extended period due to his upper-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
It appears the results of the MRI Norris underwent Wednesday weren't favorable. With Norris, who's notched 16 goals and 30 points through 50 contests this season, expected to be sidelined longer term, it wouldn't be surprising to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days. The Senators will presumably need to promote a forward from the minors to fill in while Norris is on the shelf.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Undergoes MRI
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Norris (upper body) is awaiting the results of an MRI conducted Wednesday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Norris has dealt with several shoulder injuries throughout his career and there is concern that this latest problem could be related. In his last 10 outings, the 24-year-old has generated four goals on 16 shots and two assists, including two power-play helpers. If Norris does miss any time, he figures to be replaced in the lineup by Rourke Chartier, who is currently plying his trade in the minors.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Sustains upper-body injury
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Norris (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.
Norris crashed hard into the net in the second period, and based on where he hit it, there's concern for his surgically-repaired shoulder. The center has four points over his last four games, but it's unclear if he'll be good to go for Friday's home game versus the Coyotes.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Big game snaps long goal drought
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Norris scored twice Thursday in a 4-1 win over Dallas.
Norris had just one goal in his previous 20 games. He put the Sens up 1-0 early in the first period by muscling his way to inside position on Derrick Pouliot and redirecting Drake Batherson's point shot. Norris then scored the winner five-hole early in the second after blowing past Miro Heiskanen and skating into a dish from Batherson. Norris has struggled to find his game this season after missing all but eight games in 2022-23, but Thursday, he looked every bit the 35-goal guy he was in 2021-22. Maybe it simply took him this long to get his game back. If so, Norris could be a proverbial home-run smash off the wire.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Assist in return from injury
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Norris (upper body) got an assist Saturday in a 2-1 overtime loss to Winnipeg.
Norris saw 20:04 in ice time in his return after missing four contests. It was nice to see him get on the scoresheet -- it was his first point since the December break (eight games played) despite putting up 20 shots. Norris had been on a five-game goal streak (seven points) heading into that break, but it's been hard for him to find consistency this season. However, with Shane Pinto (suspension) returning Sunday, the Sens will have their top three centers on the ice for the first time in a year (Jan. 21, 2023). Norris may see greater offensive opportunity in a better-balanced lineup.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Good to go Saturday
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Norris (upper body) is expected to return Saturday against Winnipeg, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Norris had missed Ottawa's last four games with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old center is expected to return to the Senators' third line, with Ridly Greig continuing to man the top unit. Norris has 12 goals and 20 points through 33 games this season.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Still unavailable
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Norris (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Colorado, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Norris will miss his third straight contest. He has provided 12 goals, 20 points, 87 shots on net and 33 hits over 33 games this season. Ridly Greig is slated to center the top line again Tuesday in Norris' absence.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Sidelined versus Sabres
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Norris will be unavailable against Buffalo on Thursday due to an upper-body injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Norris is currently mired in a seven-game pointless streak despite registering 16 shots on net over that stretch. With the 24-year-old center on the shelf, Tim Stutzle will move up to the first power-play unit. In terms of the full lineup, Ottawa will either need to bring a forward up from the minors or roll with seven defensemen Thursday. Norris will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's clash with San Jose.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Tallies on power play
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Norris scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Norris has tallied in four straight games and six of his last eight. This was also his third outing in a row with a power-play marker. The 24-year-old center is up to 11 goals, 18 points (nine on the power play), 68 shots, 29 hits and a minus-4 rating through 25 outings. Fantasy managers likely hadn't given him much thought prior to December, but he should be working his way onto more rosters with his recent performance.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Reaches 10-goal mark
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Norris scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Coyotes.
Norris put the Senators ahead 2-0 in the first period. He's scored in three straight games and has seven points, including five goals over his last eight contests. The center is up to 10 tallies, 17 points (eight on the power play), 65 shots on net, 29 hits and a minus-2 rating through 24 appearances this season.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Earns two points in loss
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Norris scored a power-play goal on two shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Norris tied the game at 1-1 in the first period with his goal, but his helper came on a tally too late to make a difference in the third. The 24-year-old center has found his scoring touch with four goals and two assists over his last seven outings. On the year, Norris has 16 points, 64 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-1 rating through 23 appearances, mainly in a second-line role. Seven of his points have come with the man advantage.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Pots seventh goal in Tuesday's loss
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Norris scored his seventh goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
An aggressive forecheck by the Senators created some scoring chances midway through the first period and Norris was able to tip home an Erik Brannstrom point shot, but it was all the offense the team could muster. Norris has found the back of the net in two of the last three games, but since the beginning of November he's managed just four goals and eight points in 15 contests.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Two points in Thursday's win
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Norris scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.
After helping to set up a Jake Sanderson tally midway through the first period, Norris gave the Senators a 4-0 lead just 78 seconds into the second period by finishing a give-and-go with Vladimir Tarasenko. It was Norris' second multi-point performance in 11 games after a slightly delayed start to the season while he completed his recovery from shoulder surgery, but the 24-year-old's looked 100 percent healthy since getting on the ice with five goals and nine points.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Fourth goal in six games
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Norris scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Kings.
Norris tipped a Jacob Bernard-Docker point shot at 4:39 of the third period. It pushed the score to 3-2. It was his fourth goal in six games (six points) after starting the season on injured reserve. Norris delivered 35 goals and 20 assists in 66 games two seasons ago, but he missed all but eight contests last year. That injury is behind him, and he's on an upward trajectory once again.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Tallies twice in season debut
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Norris (shoulder) scored two goals on three shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Capitals.
Norris netted a power-play marker, which stood as the game-winner, in the first period, and he also scored in the middle frame. The 24-year-old center missed the first three contests while finishing up his recovery from shoulder surgery last season. In 2021-22, he picked up 35 goals and 20 helpers in 66 outings, though that was on a 20.3 shooting percentage that is likely too high to be replicated this year.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Set to make season debut
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Norris (shoulder) will make his season debut Wednesday versus Washington, per Ian Mendes of The Athletic.
Norris began the season on the injured reserve list due to his shoulder injury. He centered the third line alongside Dominik Kubalik and Drake Batherson during Wednesday's morning skate, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. Norris was limited to eight games due to injury last season, but he had 35 goals and 55 points in 66 outings in 2021-22. His availability might result in Zack MacEwen serving as a healthy scratch.
