2 weeks agoThe Buffalo Sabres have acquired center Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round selection. Josh Norris was initially drafted by the San Jose Sharks with the 19th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft and was then shipped to Ottawa in a package that sent Erik Karlsson to San Jose in 2018. Norris has flashed elite upside at times but has struggled to stay on the ice. Norris tallied a career-best 35 goals with 20 helpers during the 2021 season in just 66 contests. However, since that season, Norris went on to play just eight games in 2022 and 50 in 2023. This season, Norris has already missed time with an upper body injury. Through 53 contests, Norris has scored 20 goals and added 13 helpers. Fantasy managers should expect Norris to likely play on Buffalo's top line alongside Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ottawa Senators
2 weeks agoOttawa Senators centers Josh Norris (upper body) and Shane Pinto (upper body) will return to action on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Norris is good to go after missing six games, while Pinto will rejoin the lineup following a four-game absence. Brady Tkachuk (lower body) already confirmed on Friday that he will play, so the Senators attack will have three key players back against the Sharks. Norris, who has tallied 31 points (19 goals, 12 assists) in 50 games, will center the second line, with Pinto, who has had 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 46 contests, joining the third line.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: TSN 1200 Ottawa
3 weeks agoOttawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) will remain sidelined during Wednesday's contest when the Senators host the Winnipeg Jets. Norris has missed their previous five contests due to this injury and could be facing an extended absence. Over his last six contests, the former 19th overall selection has tallied six points (four goals) with 10 hits and five blocked shots. Overall, Norris has found the back of the net 19 times and added 12 helpers across 50 games. Despite only playing in 50 games in four out of his six NHL seasons, Norris has eclipsed the 30-point mark in all four and scored at least 16 goals in each. While Norris remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Ridly Greig to continue to play on the second line. However, this line is best to fade in DFS as left wing Brady Tkachuk will also not suit up for this contest.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: TSN Ottawa
3 weeks agoOttawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) was able to practice on Tuesday and could return to the starting lineup on Wednesday to face the Winnipeg Jets. Norris has missed the previous five contests but seems to be approaching a return. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status as he should return to his role in the top six. Before his injury, Norris tallied four points (two goals, two helpers) over his previous two contests with four shots on goal. Across 50 contests, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net 19 times and added 12 helpers with a -6 rating. He has added an impressive 126 hits with 92 shots on goal. Norris will likely return to the second line and play alongside Drake Batherson and David Perron.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: TSN Ottawa
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