Jonathan Drouin: Won't play Saturday

Drouin (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against the Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Saturday marks the sixth straight game Drouin will miss with an undisclosed issue that has been bothering the 20-year-old forward since late October. Drouin told reporters Saturday that he is "getting better" and "feels he is close," indicating he's likely on the verge of returning to game action. His next chance to do so, however, won't come until Wednesday against Anaheim.