Samberg signed a two-year, $2.8 million contract with the Jets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg emerged as a solid third-pairing defenseman last season, racking up eight points, a plus-10 rating, 91 hits and 93 blocked shots in 63 games. The 24-year-old is now locked in at a reasonable cap hit and will likely fill a similar role for the next two seasons. He'll be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights at the end of this contract.

Samberg was deemed a healthy scratch against Arizona on Tuesday by coach Rick Bowness and wasn't dealing with a leg injury, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Samberg is pointless in 21 straight contests and has been frequently left out of the lineup, it certainly doesn't come as a surprise that he was once again a healthy scratch Tuesday. If the blueliner does break into the lineup, it almost certainly will come at the expense of Kyle Capobianco.

Samberg blocked a shot off of his leg in Tuesday's morning skate and he won't play versus the Coyotes, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg has no points since Jan. 12, so his absence won't be noticed in fantasy circles. The 24-year-old will be replaced by Kyle Capobianco in the lineup Tuesday.

Samberg (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday versus Ottawa, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg, who sat out Thursday's loss to Toronto, is slated to be paired with Nate Schmidt in his return. The former will replace Ville Heinola in the lineup. Samberg has eight points, 30 shots on goal, 65 blocks and 57 hits in 35 games this season.

Samberg (illness) will miss Thursday's game against Toronto, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg was also unavailable for Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Montreal because of the illness. He has two goals and eight points in 35 contests this season. Ville Heinola will stay in the lineup for a second straight game.

Samberg (illness) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg can be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs. If Samberg's unable to go, look for Ville Heinola to remain in the lineup against Toronto.

Samberg opened the scoring with his second goal of the season in a 4-2 victory over Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg has eight points in 33 games this season. The 23-year-old defenseman has 56 hits and 62 blocks as he is averaging 15:35 of ice time as a third-pairing defenseman.

Samberg registered an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg set up Axel Jonsson-Fjallby's breakaway tally in the third period. Through seven outings in December, Samberg has a goal and three helpers -- he's making a solid impact with offense from the blue line. The 23-year-old is up to five points, 19 shots on net, 36 hits, 43 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in 22 contests overall. Samberg, Kyle Capobianco and Ville Heinola (illness) will likely be contending for two spots in the lineup during Nate Schmidt's (upper body) absence, though Samberg should have the inside track for playing time.

Samberg recorded seven hits during Thursday's 2-1 overtime victory over the visiting Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg delivered the game-high in finished checks during 14:13 of ice time. The 23-year-old defenseman scored his first career goal Dec. 4 and entered Thursday with a point in three of his previous four outings. Samberg, who contributed two blocks and one shot against the Predators, rebounded from accumulating just one assist in his opening 16 games this season.

Samberg secured a milestone goal and drew an assist during Sunday's 5-2 victory over the visiting Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Samberg was forced to wait a few minutes for clarification. The 2017 second-round draft pick initially thought he converted on his first career tally, but officials reviewed the play to see if it was deflected by a hit stick. Samberg's patience was finally rewarded with his maiden marker during his 32nd appearance. Samberg finished Sunday's come-from-behind win with a game-high five blocks and three shots on goal.