Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Norris is facing an extended absence due to an upper-body injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff disclosed that Norris is still under evaluation, making the exact duration of his absence unclear.
Injury Details
Norris, 26, suffered the injury during a faceoff in a recent match against the New York Rangers, which ended in a 4-0 loss for the Sabres. He was seen in visible pain on the ice and did not return to the game after leaving the playing surface. According to Ruff, this injury is not connected to a previous mid-body injury that had sidelined Norris for the remainder of the season last year.
Background on Josh Norris
Norris, acquired by the Sabres from the Ottawa Senators, has a history of injuries that have limited his playing time. Last season, he recorded 21 goals and 35 points in 56 games split between the Senators and Sabres. In his six-year NHL career, he has never played more than 66 games in a single season.
- Age: 26
- Games Played: 240 NHL games (with Senators and Sabres)
- Career Goals: 91 goals
- Career Points: 158 points
In light of Norris’s injury, the Sabres took action by recalling forward Josh Dunner from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, on Friday, adding depth to the roster as they adjust to Norris’s absence.
