Josh Norris

Josh Norris

24-Year-Old CenterC
Ottawa Senators
IR-LT
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 9/16/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed an eight-year, $63.6 million contract with the Senators in July of 2022.
Undergoes third shoulder procedure
COttawa Senators
Shoulder
March 11, 2024
Norris will not play again this season after undergoing shoulder surgery, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
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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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    17:38
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    3:09
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:43
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
18:35
3:14
0:34
2022–23
17:59
3:06
1:40
2023–24
17:38
3:09
0:43
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On track for January return
COttawa Senators
December 12, 2022
Norris, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, is expected to return sometime in January, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Norris avoided surgery after injuring his shoulder in late October but is still several weeks from a possible return to action. At this point, Norris won't be replicating his 35-goal, 55-point campaign from last season, as there simply won't be enough games left, but he could still produce in the 30-35 point range depending on when he is able to return to action.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Lands on long-term IR
COttawa Senators
Upper Body
March 1, 2024
Norris (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
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Surfaces on injured reserve
COttawa Senators
Upper Body
February 29, 2024
Norris (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
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Facing extended absence
COttawa Senators
Upper Body
February 29, 2024
Norris will be out for an extended period due to his upper-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
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Undergoes MRI
COttawa Senators
Upper Body
February 29, 2024
Norris (upper body) is awaiting the results of an MRI conducted Wednesday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
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Sustains upper-body injury
COttawa Senators
Upper Body
February 27, 2024
Norris (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.
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