The Panthers have stuck with Ekblad as their primary power-play quarterback through three games since the trade to

Norris is looking to get past the “initial shock” of being traded, saying goodbye to good friends in Ottawa and having to settle in Buffalo.

The Buffalo Sabres made a big trade on March 7. They traded Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker.

When the Ottawa Senators on Friday dealt center Josh Norris to the Buffalo Sabres, they didn't just trade away one of winger Brady Tkachuk's longtime teammates. They traded away one of his best friends.

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.

The newest Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris arrived to South Florida in time for Saturday’s morning skate. The 25-year-old will wear the No. 13 with the Sabres. Paul Hamilton has more:

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams made a major shakeup on Friday afternoon, acquiring forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators.

Dylan Cozens was a rumoured trade candidate around the Buffalo Sabres, but not many expected the Ottawa Senators to be the landing spot. In a trade involving some more pieces, the leading players in the deal were Cozens to the Senators and Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Sabres.

Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert were traded to the Ottawa Senators by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Ottawa also received a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.