Josh Norris

Josh Norris

25-Year-Old CenterC
Ottawa Senators
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Undergoing a third shoulder surgery prior to turning 25 puts a giant red flag on Norris for his prospective fantasy managers. The center produced 30 points in 50 outings last year, again showing the kind of production he can generate when healthy, but he's had a terrible time staying on the ice. He's missed 122 contests over the last three seasons, though he's put up 88 points, including 35 on the power play, over 124 games in that same span. He also plays with a physical edge, chipping in about a hit per game. The Senators don't yet have the forward depth to bury Norris down the lineup, so a top-six role and power-play time are his if he proves to be healthy come training camp. Norris has upside, but if you plan on drafting him, make sure you have a much safer backup plan. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed an eight-year, $63.6 million contract with the Senators in July of 2022.
Scores in Sunday's win
COttawa Senators
January 12, 2025
Norris scored a goal on four shots, doled out seven hits and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Norris ended a five-game goal drought with the second-period tally, which tied the contest at 1-1. He has been limited to two points over six outings in January. The center's slowdown on offense is a bit concerning even though he's maintained a prominent role in the Senators' lineup. He's contributed 15 goals, nine assists, 83 shots, 112 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 42 appearances this season.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:43
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    3:14
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:17
 
Ice Time
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Short-Handed
2022–23
17:59
3:06
1:40
2023–24
17:38
3:09
0:43
2024–25
18:43
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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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Picks up power-play helper
COttawa Senators
January 12, 2025
Norris logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal and five hits in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Penguins.
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Nets power-play goal
COttawa Senators
December 30, 2024
Norris scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
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Deposits shortie in overtime win
COttawa Senators
December 21, 2024
Norris scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.
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Helps out on power play
COttawa Senators
December 11, 2024
Norris notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
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Scores PP goal Sunday
COttawa Senators
December 9, 2024
Norris scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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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