Josh Norris — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Norris is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Josh Norris has 13 goals, 21 assists and 34 points in 44 games, worth 4.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A consistent offensive threat, Josh Norris has established himself as a reliable center for the Buffalo Sabres over seven seasons. He has amassed 104 goals and 88 assists in 283 career games, with a career-best GAR of 10.9 in 2021-22.
This season, the 27-year-old continues to be a significant contributor, recording 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points in 44 games, translating to a strong 9.1 GAR. His primary value stems from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +1.3 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 19 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 13 | 21 | 34 | +11 | 28 | 69 | 18.8% | 15:51 | 60.3% | 12.2 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 1.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.7 | +1.2 | +0.8 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 65th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 4.9 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 21 | 14 | 35 | 2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 35 | 20 | 55 | 6.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 3.0 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Norris has been worth 4.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.7 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.0 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josh Norris's GAR this season?
Josh Norris has been worth 4.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Josh Norris have this season?
Josh Norris has 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points in 44 games this season.
Is Josh Norris a good center?
Josh Norris ranks in the 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.9) in the 2025-26 season.