David Clarkson (back) skated on his own Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Clarkson (back) skated on his own Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

The man who was once viewed as a "premier-power forward" after scoring 30 goals in 2011-12 has been out since Nov. 5 with a back injury. Monday is the first report of Clarkson skating since that point, so it should be some more time before he's ready to return. Even when he does return, Clarkson is not a viable fantasy option, scoring just 27 points in 129 games since 2013-14, including one point in eight games this season.