Trouba recorded two helpers -- one on the power play -- to go with two shots and three blocks in Monday's 5-4 overtime preseason triumph over Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba was one of the few regulars in the lineup for either side, and he showed why in this one. While he took advantage of power-play time here, Trouba doesn't normally play much with the extra man, having registered between three and six power-play points in each of his five NHL campaigns.

Trouba was awarded a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Jets on Sunday after his arbitration hearing, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba has been riddled with injuries lately, missing nearly 50 games over the last two years. Still, he's managed 11 goals and 57 points in the process as one of Winnipeg's most vital blueliners. The 24-year-old Michigan native will likely remain on the top pairing for the Jets next season and look to top his three-goal, 24-point performance from last season.

Trouba and the Jets had their arbitration hearing Friday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The two sides still have time to negotiate a long-term deal (or perhaps a bridge contract) before the arbitrator makes a ruling. While injuries have limited the defenseman's productivity the prior two seasons, when he is on the ice, he plays a critical role for the team. In 55 games last year, Trouba logged 21:54 of ice time, including 1:28 with the man advantage, on his way to a 24-point campaign.

Trouba elected salary arbitration Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba only appeared in 55 contests in 2017-18 due to various injuries, but played well when healthy, totaling three goals and 24 points while firing 144 shots on net. The 2012 first-round pick has been plagued by injuries throughout his five seasons in the NHL, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sign a somewhat team-friendly deal to remain in Winnipeg.

Trouba was officially tendered a qualifying offer by the Jets on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba has stated his intention to re-sign with the club, so the move to qualify him is more of a formality. The defenseman was limited to 55 contests due to various injuries, but if he can stay healthy this season, he should be capable of challenging for the 40-point mark.

Trouba would like to get a new contract signed as soon as possible, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Trouba is a restricted free agent, there was little doubt he was going to re-sign with Winnipeg, but fans will certainly be happy to hear the defenseman is eager to get it done sooner rather than later. The 23-year-old was limited to a mere 55 contests this season due to various injuries, but when in the lineup, contributed three goals and 21 helpers for a fifth straight 20-plus point campaign. If he can stay healthy, the Michigan native has the skill set to crack the 30-point mark next year.

Trouba had a goal, an assist and a fighting major for a Gordie Howe hat trick in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Predators. That Game 3 result gave Winnipeg a 2-1 series lead.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba's tally 5:29 into the second period completed a three-goal barrage early in that frame, which allowed the home team to erase the 3-0 lead Nashville had built up by the first intermission. He also drew the lone assist on the Jets' first goal, scored by Paul Stastny. Trouba then showcased his physical side in the third period by fighting Nick Bonino after the two were engaged in a fierce battle for the puck.

Trouba scored a goal on three shots during a 5-0 victory over the Wild on Friday. The Jets won the series 4-1.

EDGE Analysis

The young defenseman got the Jets off a running Friday, scoring the first of four goals that the Jets would tally in the first 12 minutes. That basically ended the series right then and there. Trouba didn't have a point in the first four games, so it was nice to see him get onto the scoresheet. His four-game pointless streak to begin the playoffs matched his longest point drought of the 2017-18 regular season.

Trouba (undisclosed) will be back in action for Wednesday's Game 1 clash with Minnesota, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trouba played in just one of the Jets' final three games in order to get himself healthy and ready for the postseason. In total, the Michigan native lost 27 games due to injury this season. Not surprisingly, the defenseman was limited to just three goals and 21 assists, including three power-play points. Trouba's return will relegate Tucker Poolman to the press box.

Trouba tweaked an injury Friday and is likely to sit out Saturday's game against the Blackhawks, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets are locked into the second seed in the Central Division, so they have nothing to play for. As such, they have zero reason to risk Trouba's health. Don't expect him to play, especially with all the injury issues the 24-year-old has had this year.