Samberg signed a two-year, $2.8 million contract with the Jets on Wednesday.
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.
Samberg (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday versus Ottawa, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
Samberg (illness) will miss Thursday's game against Toronto, per the NHL media site.
Samberg (illness) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Samberg opened the scoring with his second goal of the season in a 4-2 victory over Buffalo on Thursday.
Samberg secured a milestone goal and drew an assist during Sunday's 5-2 victory over the visiting Ducks.
Samberg garnered his first point of the 2022-23 season Thursday in a 3-2 overtime victory over Montreal.
Samberg (lower body) is set to play Thursday against Los Angeles.
Samberg (lower body) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.