Duchene scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The helper came with the man advantage, as Duchene notched his first points as a member of the Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old has now reached the 60-point plateau for only the third time in his career, and he's two markers shy of his second career 30-goal season -- a number he should reach easily skating on the top line in Columbus.

Duchene didn't pick up a point in Friday's 3-0 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

While his Blue Jackets debut was arguably a bit of a disappointment from a personal standpoint, Duchene was handed a spot between Artemi Panarin -- who now seems unlikely to be dealt before the trade deadline -- and Cam Atkinson on the top line at even strength and saw nearly five minutes of ice time with the man advantage, so the 28-year-old center shouldn't have too many more quiet offensive nights in his new uniform.

The Senators traded Duchene to the Blue Jackets on Friday in exchange for Vitali Abramov, Jonathan Davidsson and other pieces yet to be announced, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene moves from a cellar-dweller in Ottawa to a Blue Jackets team in the thick of the playoff hunt. The star pivot joins his new club in the midst of a stretch where he's collected 16 points -- nine goals and seven assists -- over 13 games. Duchene should immediately slot into a top-six role for his new club and is expected to draw into the lineup for Thursday's game against his former club.

As expected, Duchene (coach's decision) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against New Jersey, NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a foregone conclusion that Duchene is going to be dealt prior to Monday's trade deadline, so there's no reason for the Senators to risk his health in a meaningless game. If he's still with Ottawa, it's safe to assume the 28-year-old forward will watch Friday's game against Columbus and Sunday's matchup with Calgary from the press box as well, but we'll circle back if anything changes on that front.

Duchene (undisclosed) participated in practice Wednesday, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

As the trade deadline looms closer, the speculations of what Ottawa will do with Duchene grow more intense. Reports say that Duchene will not play Thursday in New Jersey as the team doesn't want him to get injured before the trade deadline. That notion remains true -- the Ontario native is one of the most sought after players on the market. Fantasy owners will likely need to wait for Duchene to find a new home before slotting him back in their lineups.

Duchene is not expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the Devils as the Senators don't want to risk him getting injured before the trade deadline, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dreger also says that Duchene may have played his last game with the Sens, which would mean he won't play Friday or Sunday either if he hasn't been traded yet. The 28-year-old is one of the most sought after players at this deadline, but fantasy owners may need to wait for him to get dealt before they can put him back in their lineup.

Duchene didn't reach a contract extension with the Senators so they plan to trade him, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

It comes as little surprise that Duchene is looking to test free agency and leave a franchise which has admitted it won't be a contender for the next few years. The 28-year-old has 27 goals and 56 points in 49 games. Depending on Mark Stone's availability, Duchene should be the most-coveted trade bait beside Artemi Panarin of the Blue Jackets. Expect these trade talks to heat up with the Feb. 25 deadline approaching.

Duchene scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene is on a three-game goal-scoring streak (four goals, one assist). The impending free agent has 25 goals and 53 points in 46 games. Duchene says he likes Ottawa, but the team may not be ready to spend to the max to keep him. He may or may not be traded by deadline. It's a wait and see, but his scoring pace will likely decline in any new place. Buyer beware.

Duchene netted two goals in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene went hard to the net for his first tally, putting the puck past John Gibson just before Ducks defenseman Jaycob Megna barreled over the goalie. Gibson would stay in for the remaining 1:52 before the second intermission but failed to come out for the third period. Duchene added an empty-netter for his 12th goal in his last 16 appearances, a span that includes a trio of two-goal performances.

Duchene (personal) was back at practice Monday following the birth of his child, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duchene missed the previous three games to be with his family, but has rejoined the club and is expected to be back in his first-line role versus Colorado on Wednesday. The Ontario native should retake his spot on the top power-play unit, where he has tallied eight points while averaging 2:46 of ice time.