Head coach Jack Capuano did not know what his lineup would be tonight, other than Thomas Vanek being out. Clutterbuck has missed the last three games after scoring a goal and adding an assist in his first 12 games with the Islanders. They will likely announce their lineup later in the afternoon, stand-by.
Clutterbuck recovered way ahead of schedule and will be on the ice tonight. He was practicing on the Islanders third line throughout the week, but with Matt Moulson questionable tonight, he could skate alongside former OHL teammate John Tavares.
Clutterbuck has not appeared in a game this season, because of a leg injury.
Clutterbuck who has been practicing lately is nearing a return, but is not quite ready. He could be back on Friday vs. the Blackhawks.
Clutterbuck was originally expected to miss close to a month, but apparently he is only going to have missed the Isles first two games. Even if he does not play on Tuesday expect him to be back in the lineup Friday vs. Chicago.
Clutterbuck is still a few weeks away from returning, but this is a positive sign for the Islanders.
The off-season acquisition practiced on a line with Casey Cizikas and Peter Regin. Clutterbuck was wearing a non-contact jersey during the skate. On Saturday, the former Minnesota Wild winger was put on injured reserve retroactive to September 17.
All we knew was that Clutterbuck was going to "miss some time", now the 4 to 6 week recovery period could have him missing the first 10 games of the season. Clutterbuck could potentially see time on a line with Jonathan Tavares this season. The two were line mates when they played for the Oshawa Generals. Playing with Tavares would make Clutterbuck's fantasy value way higher than it has ever been, so monitor his situation after he has recovered from the injury.
Clutterbuck arrived to New York as a restricted free agent, the return for Nino Niederreiter in a trade this summer and then signed a four-year, $11 million deal. There's no real clear indication of how much time is an "extended" amount but it doesn't give the impression that Clutterbuck is going to be back by the start of the season in two weeks but you never know.
Clutterbuck is useful in the hit category only when it comes to fantasy.
Clutterbuck was injured on a knee-on-knee hit by Oilers forward Taylor Hall. Hall was suspended two games for the incident. Clutterbuck is not fantasy relevant.
Clutterbuck has been ruled out for Saturday night's game against the Calgary Flames. Because the Wild wanted a right-shot winger to replace Clutterbuck, it reassigned rookie Johan Larsson and recalled rookie Charlie Coyle, who impressed during a recent five-game callup.
Good news for Clutterbuck as he returns to the lineup. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Good news for Clutterbuck as he returns to the lineup. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Clutterbuck is still dealing with concussion-like symptoms but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Clutterbuck is still dealing with concussion-like symptoms but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Clutterbuck clearly won't play tomorrow as he deals with concussion-like symptoms. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Clutterbuck clearly won't play tonight as he deals with concussion-like symptoms. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Not a good sign for the ailing Clutterbuck. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
