Ottawa Senators head coach Jacques Martin said forward Josh Norris will miss an extended period with an upper-body injury, according to The Athletic's Ian Mendes.

The club is still awaiting a more specific timeline, Martin added.

Norris was injured midway through Tuesday's loss to the Nashville Predators. He left the contest after a collision behind Ottawa's net and didn't return.

Norris was limited to only eight games in 2022-23 due to multiple shoulder injuries. He underwent surgery last January.

The 24-year-old has appeared in 50 contests this season, logging 16 goals and 14 assists.

Along with Norris' injury, Martin revealed defenseman Travis Hamonic is out week-to-week.

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We had our first losing night of the week on Wednesday, dropping two of our three props.

We'll look to get back on track with another three-pack for a monster slate of games Thursday night.

Andrei Svechnikov: Over 2.5 shots

The Blue Jackets are one of the worst shot-suppression teams in the NHL, sitting 30th on the year and 25th over the past 10 games. They should struggle again on Tuesday in a back-to-back situation against the Hurricanes, one of the league's most dominant possession teams.

Although Svechnikov's shot generation has been somewhat inconsistent this season, he's consistently exploited bottom-tier defenses. The forward has gone over his total 70% of the time against bottom eight shot suppression defenses and posted a 64% hit rate versus those in the bottom 10.

The Blue Jackets like to use their top line against the opposition's first unit, which should be music to Svechnikov's ears.

The trio of Johnny Gaudreau, Boone Jenner, and Jack Roslovic has struggled mightily in its own end, giving up nearly 38 shots on goal per 60 minutes at even strength. Shooting opportunities should come early and often for Svechnikov.

Odds: -125 (playable to -140)

Mason McTavish: Over 2.5 shots

McTavish has seen an increase in ice time lately, logging at least 17 minutes in four straight games. That's become a sweet spot for McTavish. He's averaged 3.6 shots on 6.2 attempts in the last five games he's played 17 minutes or more.

He should see a similar workload on Thursday night. And McTavish has a strong history against the Sharks, recording at least three shots in three of the past four contests against San Jose.

The Sharks tend to play high-event games and fail to limit shots. They aren't showing much progress in that area, sitting 31st in five-on-five suppression over the last 10 outings.

McTavish has taken advantage of poor competition this season, recording at least three shots in eight of 12 games against teams in the bottom 10 in shot suppression.

Expect that trend to continue in San Jose.

Odds: -106 (playable to -130)

Fabian Zetterlund: Over 2.5 shots

Zetterlund is another player in a mouthwatering matchup on Thursday night. The Ducks have bled shots at five-on-five all season long and make frequent trips to the box. That's a disastrous recipe for suppressing shots.

The Ducks rank 28th in shots against per game this season and 30th over the last 10. They're giving up an especially high volume of shots to wingers, with only the Blackhawks conceding more in the past 10 games.

It's a dream scenario for Zetterlund, who's enjoyed a ton of success in such spots this season. He's averaging a healthy 3.45 shots per game against bottom-eight shot suppression teams and has gone over at a 64% clip, including both times he's faced Anaheim.

Odds: -125 (playable to -140)

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. You can follow him on X at @ToddCordell.

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The possibility of being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins is weighing on Jake Guentzel.

"It's a lot more than you think it is," Guentzel told The Athletic's Rob Rossi. "It's moving everything. You're changing your whole lifestyle. You're meeting a bunch of new people, and if you've got a family ... it's just a lot.

"Then you've got to go play hockey, right? There's a different system, different guys to learn how to play with, where to go eat. It just seems like a lot of organizations are different in every aspect. How teams travel is different. You've got to get new gear - like, I don't like new gloves. That seems like a small thing, but I really don't like wearing new gloves. So it's something you think about in the back of your mind."

It's unclear at this point if the Penguins will move Guentzel, a pending unrestricted free agent. Pittsburgh has won three games in a row but is still seven points back of a playoff spot with 26 games to go.

Guentzel is the biggest rental forward name potentially on the block this year, and he's reportedly drawn interest from several Stanley Cup contenders. The 29-year-old is a two-time 40-goal scorer with a proven track record of playoff success and had 52 points in 50 games this season before an upper-body injury ruled him out for up to four weeks in mid-February.

The Penguins drafted Guentzel 77th overall in 2013, and he's appeared in 503 regular-season games with the organization since. He stated before the season that he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, but he's coming to grips with that not being a guarantee.

"I don't know if you can get away from it," he said. "And if you want to stay, that doesn't make dealing with it any easier. I think it makes it harder."

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While depth centers and right-shot defensemen usually garner most of the spotlight during NHL trade season, this year's goalie market has the potential to swing the deadline.

Several contenders and teams on the bubble need help between the pipes for their playoff pushes, but there are limited options and even less cap space for potential deals to come to fruition. Below, we dive into which teams could be shopping and who they might be targeting.

Who could use a goalie?

New Jersey Devils ($9.4M in deadline cap space)

The Devils have been linked to needing a new goalie perhaps more than any other team this season, and for good reason. New Jersey's trio of Vitek Vanecek, Nico Daws, and Akira Schmid each boast a sub-.900 save percentage, leaving the club behind the eight ball in a wild-card chase one year after a 112-point campaign.

It was reported that the Devils were trying to acquire Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames, but a deal fell through while trying to figure out compensation. It's difficult to imagine a better fit for New Jersey, one of the only teams in the league with ample cap space and additional assets to swing a move of this magnitude. That said, it might be too late in the season for the Devils to go all-in, as they need to make up five points in the standings with 23 games to go. If not Markstrom, surrendering assets for a rental goalie while facing an uphill climb to the playoffs could very well backfire, so waiting until the summer to find a new No. 1 might be the best course of action for Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils.

Colorado Avalanche ($1.24M in deadline cap space)

The Avalanche are undeniably good enough to win the Stanley Cup again, but whether Alexandar Georgiev can take them there is the big question for Colorado leading up to the playoffs. The Avs' No. 1 netminder has racked up 31 wins but owns a .900 save percentage and ranks 36th league-wide in GSAx. He's been a difference-maker in the wrong way for one of the league's most feared teams, and many are wondering if the Avalanche may tweak their crease to improve their chances at a second championship in three years.

It's not out of the question that Georgiev finds his game in the playoffs - he boasts a career .917 clip in the postseason - but Colorado would be wise to strengthen its backup options in case he doesn't. A lack of cap space will likely prevent the Avalanche from going big-game hunting in the goalie market, but acquiring a playoff-experienced veteran to take over No. 2 duties from Ivan Prosvetov and Justus Annunen would be a smart security measure.

Carolina Hurricanes ($6.6M in deadline cap space)

The Hurricanes have used five different goalies this season yet are still in the hunt for their fourth consecutive division crown. Carolina's three most-used options - Pyotr Kochetkov, Antti Raanta, and Frederik Andersen - have all missed time this season and have a history of injuries. Is it feasible for the Canes to add another goalie, or do they trust their incumbent group of netminders is good enough to go on a deep run?

Carolina's been one of the best teams in the NHL for much of Rod Brind'Amour's tenure behind the bench, but his club's been swept in the Eastern Conference Final twice. There's a particular impetus for the Hurricanes to go all the way this spring, as they have 10 pending UFAs on the roster. Not doing everything possible to find stability in net in such a crucial year would be a mistake.

Los Angeles Kings ($2.5M in deadline cap space)

The Kings have needed a long-term solution in goal for a while, but they could benefit from an immediate fix, too. Cam Talbot, who looked like the bargain signing of the season after a brilliant start to the year, is 2-7-2 with an .892 save percentage since the calendar flipped to 2024. Los Angeles' next two options are David Rittich and Pheonix Copley.

Despite a rocky couple of months, the Kings are in a strong position to make the playoffs. However, on the heels of back-to-back first-round eliminations, the clock could be ticking on L.A.'s current management group. The club already fired head coach Todd McLellan, and Rob Blake has admitted the heat is now on him. His job could depend on the playoff performance of his goalies, so it'll be fascinating to see if he's willing to gamble on a new netminder or stand pat.

Who might be available?

Jacob Markstrom ($6M cap hit through 2025-26)

Markstrom is the most talked-about name in the goalie market, but he controls his destiny with a full no-move clause. Calgary is also charging up the standings - in large part due to its star goalie's phenomenal play - so Markstrom may want to see that through. The Flames have other pieces they can focus on trading, but Markstrom would recoup the biggest return package, and there's no question he could take a playoff contender over the top if he's moved.

Elvis Merzlikins ($5.4M cap hit through 2026-27)

Merzlikins and the Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to find "a new scenario" for the netminder, but nothing's come to fruition since the story emerged in January. The 29-year-old's cap hit is significant, and his combined .899 save percentage over the past three seasons isn't attractive for teams hoping for reliability in the playoffs. Merzlikins also has a 10-team no-trade list, so there are plenty of factors working against a potential trade within the next week or so.

Jake Allen ($3.85M cap hit through 2024-25)

Allen's been the worst of the Montreal Canadiens' three goalies this season but has playoff experience and is the type of veteran a contending team might want as a safety net. The 33-year-old boasts an impressive .924 save percentage in his 29 career playoff appearances, but his contract for this year and next could scare off contenders. The Canadiens are already retaining salary on two contracts and may be reluctant to use their final slot on Allen when they could potentially be a third-party broker on a different trade and recoup an asset in the process.

Alex Nedeljkovic ($1.5M cap hit through end of season)

Nedeljkovic could be a dark horse in this year's goalie carousel, as the Pittsburgh Penguins have little reason to keep the 28-year-old around. Tristan Jarry is Pittsburgh's No. 1, and there are AHL options that could take Nedeljkovic's spot on the depth chart for the remainder of the season. The Penguins are a long shot to make the playoffs and restocking draft picks should be a priority for Kyle Dubas. Nedeljkovic's cap hit and stats this season surely have caught the attention of teams bound for the postseason.

Kaapo Kahkonen ($2.75M cap hit through end of season)

The 31st-place San Jose Sharks should be shopping Kahkonen as aggressively as possible. He's posted respectable numbers behind one of the worst defensive teams in the league and is a pending UFA. San Jose has a salary retention slot open and needs to snag as many draft picks as possible to accelerate its rebuild. Acquiring Kahkonen carries little risk and should be relatively low-cost compared to the previous names on this list.

John Gibson ($6.4M cap hit through 2026-27)

Gibson has frequently been mentioned in trade rumors despite falling off his perch as one of the league's elite netminders. The 30-year-old has a .902 save percentage over the past five seasons but hasn't had much help in front of him from the rebuilding Anaheim Ducks. Gibson can still steal the odd game - he ranks 19th league-wide in GSAx this season despite Anaheim's futility - and one wonders if a move to a contender could be invigorating for the three-time All-Star. A deadline move feels unlikely unless the Ducks have their socks blown off, as Gibson has a 10-team no-trade list and the most expensive cap hit of any goalie on our list.

(Stats source: Evolving-Hockey, CapFriendly)

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The Chris Tanev Sweepstakes are officially over with more than a week to go before the NHL trade deadline. On Wednesday night, the Stars acquired Tanev in a three-way trade with the Flames - his team for four years - and the Devils.

Here are the high-level details:

Calgary and New Jersey will combine to retain 75% of Tanev's $4.5-million cap hit. The veteran Canadian defenseman is a pending unrestricted free agent.

Brady appears to be a pawn in this deal. The 23-year-old UMass goalie is unsigned despite New Jersey using a fifth-round draft pick on him in 2019, and the Devils wouldn't have been able to retain any salary without sending something (pick or player) to the Stars.

OK, let's get into the trade grades.

The Stars

Tanev immediately becomes Dallas' go-to shutdown defenseman at even strength. He also improves the breakout and levels up the penalty kill, which ranks seventh in the NHL. And Tanev raises the ceiling for a team that's fighting for home-ice advantage in the Western Conference.

All of that at a $1.125-million cap hit.

That's tremendous value for the Stars considering the assets general manager Jim Nill is sacrificing: a B-level prospect (Grushnikov), a second-round pick, and a fourth-rounder. (The 2026 third changes hands only if Dallas makes the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Let's assume the Stars wouldn't mind that outcome.)

Head coach Pete DeBoer must be licking his chops.

Tanev, a 34-year-old righty, could join lefty Miro Heiskanen on Dallas' top pairing. This would allow Heiskanen to play his natural side and for Thomas Harley to slide down to the second pair with Jani Hakanpaa. You won't find a much better balance in the top four of a blue line than Dallas' after this trade.

Or DeBoer could go in different directions. He has options with Esa Lindell, Ryan Suter, Nils Lundkvist, and Joel Hanley rounding out the defensive unit.

Assuming all goes reasonably well down the stretch and into the playoffs, Tanev should be incentivized to re-sign. No state income tax and Texas weather make Dallas a destination, in general. On top of that, there might not be a team in the NHL except for the Stars that can claim to be very much in contention for the Cup this year and also for the next five-plus seasons.

Impact NHLers Heiskanen, Harley, Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson, Jake Oettinger, and Wyatt Johnston are all 27 or younger. Call-up Logan Stankoven has impressed. Prospects Mavrik Bourque and Lian Bichsel are coming.

This past draft was the first time since 2008 that the Stars didn't select a player in the first round. That conservatism - or smart asset management, depending on how you look at it - stretches back to before Tom Gaglardi took over as owner (2011) and Nill was hired as GM (2013). It's in Dallas' DNA.

Right now, the Stars own their 2024 and 2025 firsts. So, they can add again before the deadline or continue to draft and develop at an efficient rate.

There's no obvious downside to this deal for Dallas. Home run for Nill.

Grade: A+

The Flames

Tanev was the second-best rental defenseman available ahead of the deadline, behind only now-ex-teammate Noah Hanifin. Considering that status, this return is extremely disappointing for the Flames.

The Stars are one of the NHL's top teams, so there's a good chance the second-round selection falls in the 56-64 range. While hitting on a pick in that radius isn't impossible, it's also not likely. That player will also take years to develop.

The fact that Calgary only receives the third-rounder if Dallas makes it to the Cup Final is also very disappointing for the Flames, not to mention that they did the Stars a favor by retaining 50% of Tanev's cap hit.

Grushnikov, meanwhile, doesn't appear to have a ton of upside. Daily Faceoff ranked him outside of the Stars' top 10 prospects in a preseason list. The Athletic ranked him as the club's No. 10 prospect in February. Dallas picked the 6-foot-2 Russian defenseman 48th overall in 2021. He's produced five points in 44 games during his first AHL season.

While getting a first for Tanev might've been tough, it may have been worth it for Flames GM Craig Conroy to wait closer to the deadline to see if a desperate team would step up and pay the price. In a market where so many contenders need quality top-four blue-liners, there was no need to rush this deal for such a poor return. Even if Conroy couldn't land that first, he might've been able to get a package that at least included more quantity than this.

To give Conroy the benefit of the doubt, it's possible Tanev forced his way to Dallas. Tanev had a 10-team no-trade list, so it's not too far-fetched to think he could've vetoed any possible landing spots - except the Stars - thus eliminating the Flames' trade leverage.

But without knowing for sure, it's hard to give Calgary any positive marks. If Conroy doesn't nail the Hanifin trade, Flames fans will start losing faith in their rookie GM - if they haven't already.

Grade: D

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The Calgary Flames traded defenseman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, a 2026 conditional third-round pick, and defense prospect Artem Grushnikov, the teams announced Wednesday.

The Flames are retaining 50% of Tanev's $4.5-million cap hit. The New Jersey Devils are also involved in the deal and are retaining a further 25% of Tanev's salary. The Devils were given the Stars' 2026 fourth-rounder in exchange, while Dallas received the rights to goaltender Cole Brady.

As a result of the retention, Tanev only carries a cap hit of $1.125 million for the Stars this season.

If the Stars advance to the Stanley Cup Final in 2024, the Flames will receive Dallas' third-rounder in 2026. If Dallas doesn't win three rounds this spring, then no additional pick will be sent to Calgary.

Tanev can become an unrestricted free agent this summer. A coveted right-handed shot, the veteran has chipped in with one goal and 14 points in 56 games this season while averaging just under 20 minutes of ice time per contest.

The 34-year-old also ranks second in the league with 171 blocks.

"We are fortunate to have the opportunity to add a player of Chris' caliber to our team," Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a statement. "He is a proven defenseman with postseason experience that is comfortable in all situations on the ice. Chris is one of the best penalty killers in the NHL and will be a tremendous asset to our special teams play."

Tanev led Calgary in shorthanded ice time per game (2:36) this campaign.

The Devils selected Brady in the fifth round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old has spent the last two seasons at the University of Massachusetts. Brady owns an .886 save percentage in nine appearances this campaign.

Grushnikov, meanwhile, was drafted by the Stars in the second round in 2021. The 20-year-old blue-liner has one goal and five points in 44 AHL games this season.

The Flames have been busy on the trade market this season. General manager Craig Conroy shipped out Nikita Zadorov to the Canucks in November, and Elias Lindholm joined his teammate in Vancouver a little over two months later.

The Stars have once again been one of the Central's top squads this season. They currently sit in second place in the division with a 35-17-9 record.

There may be more decisions to come for the Flames, who own other hot deadline targets like goaltender Jacob Markstrom and pending unrestricted free-agent rearguard Noah Hanifin. Calgary currently sits five points out of a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

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The Vancouver Canucks and star forward Elias Pettersson have made significant progress on a contract extension, sources told Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.

While not yet completed, the new deal is expected to be for eight seasons and could be finalized in the coming days, Seravalli added.

Pettersson is a pending restricted free agent but could become unrestricted in 2025. His current cap hit is $7.35 million on a three-year pact signed in 2021. It's possible Pettersson's new deal could exceed the $11.5-million average annual value that Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander signed for in January - the last major NHL deal to be handed out.

The 25-year-old Swede is on pace to eclipse the 100-point mark for the second consecutive campaign, as he's tallied 29 goals and 46 assists in 61 games for the NHL-leading Canucks this season.

The Canucks drafted Pettersson fifth overall in 2017. He won the Calder Trophy in 2018-19 and has recorded 398 points in 386 career games.

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