Ottawa's Head Coach Says There is a Chance Josh Norris Won't Play Again This Season
The prognosis of Josh Norris' shoulder injury, sustained Saturday vs. Arizona, initially had the forward missing at least two weeks. Ottawa head coach DJ Smith said today, however, that he will miss a lot more time than originally believed.
Norris hurt his shoulder on a face-off, and the extent of the injury is still up in the air. As Hanna points out, the Senators are still awaiting word on whether or not Norris needs surgery.
This is a huge blow for the Senators, who need all hands on deck if they are going to make the playoffs this season. Norris is the Sens' top center, which leaves a gaping hole in their lineup. Ottawa's forward group is still quite strong, but no doubt it is left a bit weaker with Norris' absence.
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