Josh Norris

Josh Norris
Norris during his time with the Ottawa Senators on January 22, 2022
Born (1999-05-05) May 5, 1999 (age 27)
Oxford, Michigan
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Buffalo Sabres
Ottawa Senators
NHL draft 19th overall, 2017
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 2019–present

Joshua Norris (born May 5, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey center. He currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Ottawa Senators.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Norris played two seasons with the U.S. National Development Team of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference (B1G).

He was drafted 19th overall by the San Jose Sharks of the 2017 NHL entry draft. He never played a game for the Sharks. On September 13, 2018, the Sharks traded Rūdolfs Balcers, Dylan DeMelo, Chris Tierney, a 2019 second-round draft pick, and a 2020 first-round draft pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Erik Karlsson and Francis Perron. On May 27, 2019, Norris signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Senators. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Belleville Senators.

On February 22, 2020, Ottawa called him up and Norris made his NHL debut in a 3–0 loss against the Montreal Canadiens. On January 15, 2021, he recorded his first two NHL points after assisting on goals by Thomas Chabot and Brady Tkachuk in a 5–2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On January 19, Norris scored his first NHL goal against Laurent Brossoit in a 4–3 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets. On April 3, 2022, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the Detroit Red Wings. On July 14, Norris signed a eight-year, $63.6 million contract to stay with the Senators.

On March 7, 2025, the Senators traded Norris along with Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round draft pick.

Personal life

Norris' father Dwayne was also a professional hockey player.

References

  1. ↑ "Sharks Select Josh Norris with 19th Overall Selection in 2017 NHL Draft". San Jose Sharks. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ottawa Senators complete most important trade in rebuild". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Senators sign centre Josh Norris to entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Domi's two goals lift Canadiens to 3-0 win over Senators". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Tkachuk has three points as Senators down Maple Leafs in season opener". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Ehlers scores in OT, Jets rally past Senators 4-3". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Senators' Josh Norris scores hat trick in win over Red Wings". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ottawa Senators sign forward Josh Norris to eight-year contract". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Sabres acquire Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from Senators". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Josh Norris continues rich family history". U.S. National Development Team. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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