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Norris has been classified as day-to-day by head coach Lindy Ruff, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Monday, but won't play this week, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Norris being labeled day-to-day but then being ruled out for the next three games is a little strange, but either way, he certainly seems to be heading in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old Michigan native was rolling offensively with seven points in his last nine outings. Norris should slot into a middle-six role once back in the lineup.
Norris (ribs) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Norris is week-to-week and will miss his third straight game against Carolina on Monday. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Norris has provided six goals, 17 points, 27 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and six hits in only 19 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Deemed week-to-week
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Norris (ribs) is week-to-week, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Sunday.
Norris has missed the last two games, and there is no timeline for his return to the lineup. It's unclear if he will be available to play before February's Olympic break. Norris has collected six goals, 17 points, 27 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and six hits while being limited to only 19 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Not playing Saturday
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Norris (ribs) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash versus Minnesota, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
Norris took a cross-check to his ribs Wednesday against the Flyers and will miss his second straight game due to the injury. The talented, but injury-prone center, has six goals and 17 points in 19 games this season. He could return as early as Monday in Carolina.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Won't play Thursday
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Norris (ribs) will miss Thursday's game against Montreal, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Norris has six goals and 17 points in 19 outings in 2025-26. He sustained the injury during Wednesday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia. Konsta Helenius was summoned from the minors Thursday and is likely to draw into the lineup due to Norris' absence.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Dealing with rib issue
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Norris took a cross-check to the ribs that knocked him out of Wednesday's game versus the Flyers, and he'll be evaluated Thursday prior to the Sabres' game against the Canadiens, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
This confirms Norris avoided a concussion as well as any additional damage to his shoulder, which has been a concern throughout his career. Norris is likely day-to-day at this point, though his evaluation Thursday will provide more information about his status.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Sustains upper-body injury
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Norris (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Flyers.
Norris was hurt in the second period, though he was able to pick up an assist before his exit. With a lack of additional details, it's fair to be concerned about Norris' status, given his lengthy history of injuries, particularly of the upper-body variety. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up in Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Fills empty cage
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Norris scored an empty-net goal on four shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.
The Ducks pushed late, but Norris slammed the door after Alex Tuch won a puck battle. Norris has two empty-net goals and four assists over his last seven contests. The 26-year-old is up to six goals, 16 points, 27 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances. He should remain productive in a top-six role as long as he can stay healthy.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Pots empty-netter
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Norris scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Norris put a bow on the Sabres' win, scoring for the third time in five games. The 26-year-old continues to play in a top-six role, and he's been productive when healthy. He's up to five goals, six helpers, 19 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 11 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Scores winning tally in shootout
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Norris scored in the shootout and had two shots on goal in a 3-2 win over the Islanders on Saturday.
Norris sent the Sabres home with a win after he tallied the winning score in Saturday's shootout. Despite getting involved in the shootout, the 26-year-old center was held off the scoresheet for the first time in his last seven games since his return from an upper-body injury. Overall, he is up to nine points and 16 shots on net through eight appearances this season. When healthy, Norris is a near lock to see top-six minutes and is a strong fantasy option in all point-based formats.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Scores equalizer in Sunday's win
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Norris scored a goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Devils.
Norris' tally early in the second period answered Jack Hughes' goal from the first. The 26-year-old Norris has gotten on the scoresheet in seven of his last eight games, racking up four goals and six assists in that span. He's in a second-line role and looking productive as long as he can avoid another lengthy injury absence.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Tickles twine Thursday
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Norris scored a goal on two shots in a 5-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday.
Norris is riding a six-game point streak, racking up three goals and six assists, including five power-play points. After getting hurt in the season opener, Norris missed 24 games but has been lighting it up in December since returning to action. If he can avoid any more stints on the shelf, Norris should continue to offer top-end fantasy value the rest of the way.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Garners helper in return
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Norris notched an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Norris missed the last two games due to an illness and general soreness. He's earned two goals and six assists over his last five outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The center has serious upside if he can stay healthy, but that has always been a challenge for him.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Available Sunday
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Norris (illness) will suit up for Sunday's road matchup versus the Kraken, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Norris will return to the lineup following a two-game absence. Prior to that short stint on the sidelines, Norris provided two goals and seven points across four contests after returning from an upper-body injury that cost him 24 games. The 26-year-old is expected to center the third line between Noah Ostlund and Alex Tuch on Sunday.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Unavailable Thursday
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Norris (illness) will miss Thursday's game against Vancouver, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
Norris was also absent for Buffalo's 4-3 overtime victory over Edmonton. He has two goals and seven points in five appearances this season. The hope is that Norris will be able to return Sunday in Seattle.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Under the weather
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Norris missed Tuesday's game versus the Oilers due to both illness and soreness, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
Norris apparently isn't feeling well, though the soreness could be a lingering concern given his injury history. The 26-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now, and it's unclear if he'll play Thursday in Vancouver.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Late scratch Tuesday
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Norris (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Oilers.
Norris was in warmups and expected to play, but he ultimately was scratched right before puck drop. It's a tough break for the oft-injured 26-year-old, though the team has not revealed the reason for his absence. Tyson Kozak will move up to the second line to cover Norris' absence.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Two helpers in Monday's loss
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Norris notched two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Flames.
The Sabres were never able to catch up after falling behind 2-0 in the first period, but Norris did his best to spark the offense by having a hand in tallies by Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin in the second frame. Norris has gotten onto the scoresheet in four straight games since returning from an upper-body injury that had sidelined him for most of October and all of November, producing two goals and seven points during that span as he tries to make up for lost time.
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Sabres' Josh Norris: Trio of points in return
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Norris scored two goals, collected a power-play assist and recorded three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Jets.
Norris excelled in his return to the lineup after missing 24 games due to an upper-body injury. He recorded a secondary helper on a power-play goal under three minutes into regulation before he scored a goal in each of the first and third periods. The Sabres displayed their faith in the 26-year-old forward by inserting him into the top-line center role alongside Tage Thompson, who moved to the right wing. Norris is set to benefit from that role and can provide decent coverage stats in fantasy. If he can stay healthy, Norris has great goal-scoring potential, making him a solid streaming option for the time being in most fantasy formats.
