Trouba sustained a broken thumb which is the reason for his 4-6 week absence, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba was off to a slow start to the year with just three helpers in 14 games. Combined with his injury absence, the 26-year-old defenseman is unlikely to reach the 20-point threshold this season, which would be the first time in his eight-year NHL career.