Trouba scored a goal on six shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to Ottawa. He also had five hits and two PIM.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba had not lit the lamp since his Rangers debut in the season opener, a span of 18 games between goals. He was certainly acquired with the expectation of being able to provide offense after his career-best 50 points in 2018-19. However, it's also important to remember that his previous career high had been 33 points. Trouba should eventually settle in and at least contribute 25-30 points, in the range of what he typically produced in his six years with the Jets.

Trouba (upper body) will play in Saturday's road game against the Panthers, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba took the ice for Saturday's morning skate, and coach David Quinn confirmed he's good to go. The 25-year-old is off to a slow start offensively this year with seven points through 17 games, but that can be partially accredited to starting just 39.2 percent of his shifts in the offensive zone -- he posted a 51.2-percent mark in the category en route to 50 points last year.

Coach David Quinn said Thursday that Trouba (upper body) is hopeful to play in Saturday's game against Florida, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba exited Thursday's contest after the second period, and as evidenced by this news, looked to avoid a serious setback. The defenseman was reportedly seen walking around the locker room without laboring, showing no signs of injury. Look for another report on Trouba's health leading up to the game, but for now, consider the blueliner to be day-to-day.

Trouba (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Trouba picked up the injury, but he won't continue heading into the third period. The Rangers take a whopping 8-1 deficit into the third, so it's unclear if this is more of precaution or something serious. In any event, the team will roll with five defensemen, and expect an update on Trouba's status prior to Saturday's game against Florida.

Trouba recorded an assist in Wednesday's matchup with Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba's tally ended a six-game pointless streak, though he remains bogged down in a 12-game goal drought dating back to Opening Night. Despite the slump, the blueliner remains on pace to reach the 50-point mark for the second straight season.

Trouba recorded a goal and two assists -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba certainly looked deserving of his big contract in his Rangers debut. His goal was a top-corner snipe from the point just after a New York power play had expired. It looks like the majority of New York's offensive production will come from its top forward line, and Trouba's expected to share the ice with that group often.

Trouba agreed to terms on a seven-year, $56 million contract with the Rangers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba was acquired by New York from Winnipeg in June and has now tied himself to the club for the next seven years. With this deal, the 25-year-old becomes the highest paid blueliner on the Rangers and trails only Henrik Lundqvist ($8.5 million) and Artemi Panarin ($11.6 million) in terms of annual cap hit. Clearly, team brass believes the Michigan native can repeat his 2018-19 campaign, in which he set career highs in assists (42), points (50) and shots (162).

Trouba has filed for salary arbitration, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba had his best campaign yet as a pro in 2018-19, setting career highs in points (50) and shots on goal (162) while averaging nearly 23 minutes of ice time per contest in 82 appearances. The former Jet is definitely due for a raise on the $5.5 million he made last season, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to procure one through negotiations with the Rangers or if it will require the assistance of a neutral arbitrator.

Trouba was traded to the Rangers in exchange for Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.

EDGE Analysis

Trade rumors have swirled around Trouba all offseason after a terrific 50-point campaign this season. As a restricted free agent, the Rangers are technically acquiring his rights, but they have the cap space to retain him and a deal will likely be coming soon. The 25-year-old blueliner will have a similar role that he did in Winnipeg as a top-pair defenseman and a key member of the power play.

Trouba posted an assist and five shots in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 3 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba was stymied in the first two games of the series before finally producing a little offense Sunday. He had a career-high 50 points in 82 games during the regular season, and is now partnered with Josh Morrissey on the top pairing for the Jets. Trouba's success as a two-way defender will likely play a critical role in the rest of the series, which sees the Jets trailing 2-1 so far.