Per TSN 1200 Ottawa, Norris (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against Montreal and it's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

It has been a rough training camp for Norris, who was expected to be ready for the start of the regular season before suffering some setbacks. It certainly doesn't sound like he will be available to play Opening Night on Wednesday against Carolina, though he hasn't officially been ruled out yet for the contest. He only suited up in eight games last season, scoring twice and adding an assist, before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in late January.

Norris suffered a minor setback while attempting to recover from a shoulder injury, Senators coach D.J. Smith told TSN 1200 Ottawa on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will miss Thursday's preseason game against Winnipeg, but there's still a chance he'll be in the lineup for Saturday's exhibition contest versus Montreal. The 24-year-old hasn't played since Jan. 21 because of the shoulder injury.

Norris (shoulder) will not play Friday versus the Jets, but he hopes to get into one or two preseason games, Ian Mendes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris last played on Jan. 21 as he underwent shoulder surgery in the following week. Norris will likely be ready for Opening Night versus Carolina on Oct. 11. He had two goals and an assist in eight games last season, but he was outstanding the previous season with 35 goals and 55 points in just 66 contests. He is a great sleeper pick in drafts this season.

Norris (shoulder) began taking contact during Wednesday's practice and could be available for Friday's preseason matchup with Winnipeg, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris is working his way back from the shoulder surgery he underwent in January, but it appears he's on track to be 100 percent healthy for Ottawa's regular-season opener versus Carolina on Oct. 11. The 24-year-old racked up 35 goals and 55 points through 66 games with the Senators in 2021-22 before playing just eight games last year, making him an enticing player that may be overlooked in fantasy drafts this year.

Norris (shoulder) will initially wear a no-contact jersey during training camp practices, per Claire Hanna of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Norris, who underwent shoulder surgery in late January, recently tweaked something. Senators GM Pierre Dorion believes Norris would be healthy enough to play if the regular season were starting, but for now, Ottawa feels it would be better to stay cautious when it comes to his recovery. The 24-year-old had 35 goals and 55 points in 66 contests last year, but he was limited to just eight games in 2022-23.

Norris (shoulder) is looking to start skating next month, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris was plagued by shoulder issues all season, and he finally decided on surgery in late January after playing only eight games. Norris said that his shoulder is feeling good. He managed only two goals and an assist in 2022-23, after scoring 35 times and adding 20 helpers in 66 games during the 2021-22 campaign. Look for Norris to be healthy once training camp begins in September and regain his spot as a top-two center on the Senators.

Norris had successful surgery on his shoulder a few weeks ago and will be ready for the start of training camp, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris managed to play only eight games this season, opening the season with five games and then he tried to return in mid-January, where he played three more games before he was shut down for the season. Norris ended the season with two goals and an assist after an outstanding sophomore season in 2021-22, when he had 35 goals and 20 assists in 66 games. He is expected to be fully recovered by next season.

Norris will miss the rest of the 2022-23 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in the near future. He was placed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Norris played in just three games after sitting out 38 contests due to a shoulder injury. His season will come to an end after re-injuring it. Norris was limited to only eight appearances this campaign. He posted two goals, one assist, 15 shots on goal, six blocks and seven hits. Shane Pinto should see an increased role for the remainder of the year. The Senators also brought up Ridly Greig from AHL Belleville on Monday.

Norris (shoulder) was removed from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Norris' activation, along with the team's decision to place Jake Lucchini on waivers, all point to the 23-year-old Norris making his return to the lineup against the Penguins on Wednesday. The 2017 first-round pick has been on the shelf for the last 38 contests due to his shoulder issue. Given his lengthy absence, Norris may be eased back into action but should be filling a first or second-line role before long.

Coach D.J. Smith said Sunday that Norris (shoulder) is getting very close to being ready to return, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris, who has been out since Oct. 22, won't be available for Monday's contest against St. Louis. He has one goal, one assist, eight shots on net, three blocks and six hits in five appearances this season.