Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck: Still not ready to return

Clutterbuck (lower body) won't play Thursday against the Rangers.

Analysis:

Clutterbuck will miss a seventh consecutive game Thursday, and he remains without a definite timetable for his return to the Islanders' lineup. The veteran winger participated in Thursday's morning skate, but he will likely need to log several full practices before being cleared for game action. Clutterbuck only has 15 points in 44 games this season, but he's also racked up 150 hits over that span, so he has some value in leagues that reward the physical side of the game.