Norris' undisclosed injury is a soft-tissue injury that the Sabres knew about before acquiring him from the Senators, Brian Koziol of WGR reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris reportedly would have been available at some point in the playoffs had the Sabres qualified. This suggests he could be officially cleared during the offseason and shouldn't be too significantly impacted in his training routine. Norris will end up having missed the last 18 games of the season, finishing with 35 points across 56 appearances between Buffalo and Ottawa. He'll be in line for top-six minutes if he's healthy to begin 2025-26.

Norris (undisclosed) probably won't return before the end of the regular season, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will miss his 15th straight game versus Florida on Saturday. He has appeared in only three games with the Sabres since being acquired from the Senators on March 7. Norris is poised to conclude the 2024-25 campaign with 21 goals, 35 points, 96 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 135 hits across 56 appearances between Buffalo and Ottawa. If he can stay healthy, he could occupy a top-six role for the Sabres in 2025-26.

Norris (mid-body) will not play Thursday in Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will miss his 14th straight game. The Sabres are still hopeful he can return to the lineup before the end of the season, which ends next Thursday against the Flyers. Norris has one goal and one assist over three games with the Sabres after tallying 20 goals and 13 helpers across 53 contests with the Senators before his trade to Buffalo at the deadline.

Norris (undisclosed) skated on his own Friday, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres remain hopeful that Norris could be back in the lineup before the end of the regular season. He has missed the last 10 outings due to a mid-body injury and has played only three games in a Buffalo uniform, scoring once and adding an assist since being acquired from Ottawa.

Norris (undisclosed) did not travel with the team and will not play Tuesday against the Senators, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will remain sidelined for a 10th consecutive game Tuesday as he works his way back to full strength. The left-shot center had cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back games prior to getting injured. Jiri Kulich and Ryan McLeod will continue to round out the center position in the top six while Norris is sidelined. Since a timeline for Norris to return to game action is not clear, fantasy managers shouldn't be counting on the 25-year-old for the fantasy playoffs.

Norris (undisclosed) said he is day-to-day and plans to return before the end of the regular season, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton also relayed that Norris said his undisclosed injury is something that has been bothersome on and off all season, and it recently popped up again. The Sabres are all but mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, so Norris will more than likely be given all the time he needs to make a full recovery.

Norris (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's clash against Ottawa, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

EDGE Analysis

Norris also won't participate in the morning skate, so it doesn't sound like he's close to returning. He hasn't played since March 12. Norris has 21 goals, 35 points, 44 PIM and 135 hits between Ottawa and Buffalo in 2024-25.

Norris (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's matchup against Minnesota, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unlikely he will be ready for Sunday's contest against Winnipeg because he hasn't been practicing. He has produced 21 goals and 35 points in 56 appearances this season between Buffalo and Ottawa.

Norris (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's clash against Utah, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Norris is set to miss his third straight game. He has 21 goals and 35 points in 56 appearances in 2024-25. When Norris is healthy, he should serve in a top-six capacity.

Norris (undisclosed) won't play against Boston on Monday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Norris didn't participate in Monday's practice and will miss his second straight game. The Sabres hope he can return later this week, so it's unclear if he will be ready for Thursday's matchup versus Utah. Norris has one goal and two points in three games with Buffalo after being acquired from Ottawa at the trade deadline.