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09-03-2025
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Former Ottawa Senator Josh Norris Discusses Trade, Says He Had No Idea It Was Coming
For hockey fans, NHL trade deadline day can feel like a Bizarro version of Christmas morning—you're thrilled to get that new toy, but at the same time, you're forced to part with an old favourite. That was the feeling for Ottawa Senators fans on Saturday, as GM Steve Staios made moves on Friday that stirred up a mix of emotions. The day kicked off with the unexpected departure of Josh Norris, an Ottawa fan favourite, who was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. His reaction was one of surprise, as he hadn't seen the trade coming. 'Yeah, it was, uh, kind of just happened pretty quickly yesterday before practice. It was a weird day yesterday for sure,' Norris told the Buffalo media. 'A lot of hard goodbyes in Ottawa. But I'm really excited to be here.' The transition from a team that's finally in a legitimate playoff chase to one that's about to extend its NHL record playoff slump to 14 years isn't lost on Norris. However, he's using this as an opportunity to reset his career. 'Obviously, it's a different situation, but I think just for me, it's a fresh start,' Norris said. 'The last couple of years have been tough with injuries, but I've managed to stay fairly healthy this year. And I really appreciate the opportunity that they're giving me.' Despite another tough season for the Sabres, Norris remains excited about his new team's potential. And why wouldn't he be? Buffalo is filled with talent and won both games against the Senators this season by a combined score of 9-1. 'It's always a team that's not easy to play against when they're clicking and they have a lot of really good pieces. And I'm just excited to get going here; now it's a fresh start for me,' Norris said. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff sounded disappointed at the loss of Dylan Cozens in the deal but also admitted that the player couldn't quite find his game this season. As for Norris, he's always been impressed with him. 'He's a guy with high speed, high skill level, and good in the face off dot,' Ruff said. 'His IQ in his own end is very good. That, coupled with the speed that he can bring the puck out of his zone. He's had good numbers. You look at all parts of his game and you really feel like you're getting a real good player.' Ruff's assistant coach, Seth Appert, would have some good intel on Norris as both a player and a person, having coached him in the U.S. National Team Development Program. 'Yeah, (Appert) actually met me at the airport late (Friday) night when I got in. So, it was good to see his face,' Norris said. Wearing his new number 13 (Zach Benson has 9), Norris made his Sabres debut on Saturday in a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers, and the club certainly set him up for success. He played over 20 minutes, centring their top line with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. Norris also got 2:48 on the power play and registered one shot on the night. First look at Josh Norris in the blue & gold 🤩#LetsGoBuffalo — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 8, 2025 While Senators fans felt the sting of losing one of their own, they quickly had a new reason to cheer when Cozens debuted for the Sens on Saturday in their important overtime win against the New York Rangers. Cozens was noticeable and involved all night, contributing with his first assist while adding nine hits. For his efforts, he was named the game's second star. Great first impression for @Dylan_Cozens in #GoSensGo debut. The Workhorse from Whitehorse skated 17:27 TOI, a primary 🍎, 55.56 FOW%, 9 hits. Cozens was voted second star ⭐️ of the game @BuffaloSabres #SabreHood ⚔️ — SabresBuzz (@SabresBuzz) March 8, 2025 All in all, it was an emotional weekend in Ottawa, but now there's a playoff run to focus on. As for the Sabres, no one in Ottawa cares to see their division rival have success, but they'll always have a soft spot for Josh Norris. By Steve WarneSite Editor The Hockey News Ottawa Be sure to bookmark The Hockey News Ottawa for great Ottawa Senators coverage all year around. Tkachuk Shakes Off Deadline Day Emotions To Lead Senators Past Rangers In Overtime Thriller Ottawa Senators: Diving Into The Analytics Of Josh Norris Versus Dylan Cozens Just In Time For The Stretch Run, Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jake Sanderson Has Hit Another Level
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Eklund Sets New Career High In Points; Sharks Beat Sabres For Second Straight Win
William Eklund had a goal and an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabre. San Jose has won two in a row after dropping eight straight. Eklund's 46 points passed his career high of 45, which he set last season in 80 games. Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Nico Sturm, Timothy Liljegren, and Tyler Toffoli scored for San Jose. Alexander Georgiev made 20 saves for his second win in as many days. JJ Peterka and Tage Thompson scored for the Sabres, who have lost four straight. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves. Vitek Vanecek didn't play despite the back-to-back scenario due to trade-related reasons. What Is Next For The Sharks Goalie Situation? San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek won't play against the Buffalo Sabres due to trade related reasons and Yaroslav Askarov is still hurt. San Jose scored eight points by players 23 or younger, the most in a road game since 2007 against the Nashville Predators. Liljegren's shot was initially waved off, but after a review, the puck completely crossed the goal line at 1:01 of the second period. GIVE LILY THAT GOAL 🚨#TheFutureIsTeal — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 5, 2025 Peterka scored on the power play with a one-timer from the right circle at 5:13 to tie the game 1-1. JJ Peterka from Rasmus Dahlin! 🚨#LetsGoBuffalo — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 5, 2025 Collin Graf threw a puck in front of the net, and after it deflected off a Sabres defender, Sturm scored at 18:22 to give the Sharks a 2-1 lead. 7️⃣th of the year for No. 7! — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 5, 2025 Eklund gave the Sharks a 3-1 lead with a shot from the corner that hit UPL's glove and went in at 2:17 of the third period. WHAT A SHIFT!WHAT A SHOT! WHAT A GOAL❗️#TheFutureIsTeal — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 5, 2025 Thompson blasts a one-timer past Georgiev to cut it to a 3-2 lead for the Sharks at 6:54. Tage Thompson, 3-2 #Sabrehood #SJSharks — Buffalo Hockey Moments (@SabresPlays) March 5, 2025 Celebrini scores after having multiple chances throughout the game. Will Smith got the secondary assist on the play at 7:56. Celebrini scores right off the bench 🔥 — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 5, 2025 Smith joins the fun with a goal for his 30th point of the season at 12:49. Smith shoots and scores! 😎#TheFutureIsTeal — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 5, 2025 Toffoli added an empty net goal from just inside his blue line.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
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Dahlin Scores, Sweden Loses In Overtime Again At Four Nations
A pair of Buffalo Sabres blueliners opposed each other in rivalry day at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal, as Buffalo Sabres team captain Rasmus Dahlin once again stood out for Sweden in a 4-3 overtime loss to Henri Jokiharju and Team Finland at the Bell Centre on Saturday afternoon. Dahlin tied the game early in the second period, crashing the front of the net and beating Vancouver's Kevin Lankinen on a rebound, and played nearly 19 minutes in the contest, but for the second game in a row, the Swedes went to extra time and came up on the short end, as Dallas Stars center Mikael Granlund beat former Sabre Linus Ullmark between the legs 1:49 into overtime. DAHLIN ON THE DOORSTEP! 🚨#LetsGoBuffalo | #4Nations — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) February 15, 2025 Jokiharju, who scored the Finns only goal in their 6-1 loss to Team USA on Thursday, was -1 in the game in 16:01. Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was not dressed for the game, as Juuse Saros backed up Lankinen. Both Sweden and Finland are still alive with two points, even after the result of the Canada-US contest on Saturday. The tournament will switch to TD Garden in Boston on Monday, with Canada facing Finland and Sweden taking on the US. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
