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Sabres Place Josh Norris on IR, Activate Alex Lyon as Konsta Helenius Nears NHL Debut

His absence extends a pattern of upper-body setbacks for a productive center whose availability has tracked with Buffalo’s results.

Jan 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (9) looks to make a pass during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Buffalo placed Josh Norris on injured reserve Monday, with coach Lindy Ruff listing him week-to-week and confirming he will not travel for the upcoming Carolina and Nashville games.
  • Norris left the Jan. 14 win over Philadelphia after taking cross-checks to the ribs, departing late in the second period.
  • Goaltender Alex Lyon was activated off injured reserve, and local reporting indicates he could start Tuesday against the Predators.
  • Top prospect Konsta Helenius, recalled last week, is expected to make his NHL debut Tuesday after posting 30 points in 34 games with AHL Rochester.
  • Norris has 17 points in 19 games this season; the Sabres are 13-6-0 with him and 13-10-5 without him, holding the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card spot.