Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season after undergoing shoulder surgery last week. This marks the third shoulder surgery for the 24-year-old during his young NHL career.
Key Points:
- Norris suffered the injury during a game against the Nashville Predators on February 27th.
- Despite missing significant time due to injuries, Norris has established himself as a top-six forward for Ottawa, tallying 16 goals and 14 assists in 50 games this season.
- This further hinders the Senators’ playoff chances, already facing their seventh consecutive year without postseason qualification with a current record of 25-33-4.
- Norris signed an eight-year, $63.5 million contract extension in 2021-22 after leading the team with 35 goals.
- Acquired in the Erik Karlsson trade with the San Jose Sharks in 2018, Norris has amassed 70 goals and 53 assists in his 200-game career with Ottawa.
- Coach Jacques Martin expects Norris to be healthy for the start of the 2024-25 season.
Additional Information:
- Another former University of Michigan first-round pick, Kent Johnson of the Columbus Blue Jackets, is also out for the season due to recent shoulder surgery.
