Zub's 11 assists were the most he's notched at any level, topping his previous best of 10 in 2014-15 in the Russian junior leagues.

EDGE Analysis

Zub had a fine rookie season in Ottawa, but questions persist about whether he can do this long term or not. The Senators clearly believe in his abilities, but the fact that he hasn't provided much in the way of assists at any level before 2020-21 says you should likely proceed with caution before giving him a roster slot in most formats.

Zub signed a two-year, $5 million contract extension with the Senators on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Zub played well as a rookie this season, picking up 14 points and a plus-4 rating while averaging 18:23 of ice time per contest in 47 appearances. He'll continue to serve as a dependable top-four option for Ottawa over the next two campaigns.

Zub had two assists and was plus-4 with three blocks in a 5-1 win over Montreal on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Zub drew the primary assist on Shane Pinto's first career goal in the first period, then he added a secondary helper on Connor Brown's snipe early in the third. Zub has enjoyed a nice stretch since the start of May, picking up three assists with a robust plus-6 rating through three games. The 25-year-old rookie has three goals and 13 points in 44 contests on the year.

Zub was recalled to the active roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Zub has played in the Sens' last 18 contests, in which he garnered two goals on 15 shots, three assists and 32 hits while averaging 17:12 of ice time, his demotion to the taxi squad was always going to be temporary. It likely won't be the last time the Russian is shifted between levels this year.

Zub was reassigned to the taxi squad Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Zub has appeared in 18 consecutive contests for the Senators, his demotion should be considered nothing more than a paper transaction. The 25-year-old defenseman will no doubt be recalled prior to Monday's matchup with Calgary.

Zub hasn't recorded a point in his last four games.

EDGE Analysis

On the other side of the coin, Zub has scored in three straight games against Montreal, so he might be a cheap play in daily leagues the next time the Senators play the Canadiens.

Zub (COVID-19 protocol) will play in Saturday's game versus the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Zub has tested negative twice, so he's eligible to return to action. The 25-year-old defenseman has geared up for six games this season, registering two points and nine hits.

Zub (not injury related) has tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zub's negative test came after a prior test returned inconclusive results. Barring any future testing discrepancies, Zub should be able to suit up for Saturday's rematch with the Jets.

Zub won't play in Thursday's game against Winnipeg after an inconclusive COVID-19 test.

EDGE Analysis

Althought Zub tested negative for the virus Wednesday, the team will hold out the defenseman. The 25-year-old has racked up two assists while averaging 15:55 of ice time through six games to this point. With Zub sidelined, Josh Brown will enter the lineup in his place.

Zub notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Zub stayed in the lineup even with Thomas Chabot returning from a lower-body injury -- Josh Brown was the healthy scratch on the blue line Tuesday. While Zub has been limited to third-pairing duties, he's earned an assist in each of his two appearances this season. He'll have to sustain a solid level of play to stay in the lineup regularly.