Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Wed 12/21/22 2:03 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) was put on the injured reserve list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck's move is retroactive to Dec. 16, which is the last time he played. He has three goals and five points in 26 contests this season. When the 35-year-old is healthy, he will likely serve on the fourth line.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Mon 12/19/22 2:08 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) won't play Monday against Colorado, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck, who will miss his second straight game, is listed as day-to-day. He has generated five points, 21 shots on goal, 21 blocks and 98 hits in 26 appearances this season.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sat 12/17/22 9:33 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck left Friday's game early with an injury, and it will cost him at least one game. The 35-year-old rarely sees more than fourth-line minutes, so his absence won't be noticed in many fantasy formats.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sat 12/17/22 2:56 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck was forced to leave Friday's loss to the Coyotes late in the third period due to an undisclosed issue, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck has suffered multiple injuries over the past few weeks, and the latest one has forced him to wear a full cage for a few games. At this point the nature of the injury he suffered Friday remains a mystery. Clutterbuck should be considered questionable to play Saturday versus the Golden Knights.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sat 12/10/22 3:55 AM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck scored a goal and earned an assist during a 6-4 victory over the host Devils on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck (upper body) dressed for the first time in three games. The 35-year-old left the bench for the locker room after 1:51 of ice time Friday with another upper-body injury. Clutterbuck returned in a helmet cage and capitalized on a third-period turnover, scoring his third goal of the season. He also contributed four hits, three blocks and a plus-2 rating.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Fri 12/9/22 4:59 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday against New Jersey, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Lane Lambert said that Clutterbuck would be back in action after a three-game absence and take his regular spot on the fourth line, alongside Casey Cisikas and Matt Martin. Clutterbuck has two goals and an assist as well as 85 hits in 22 games this season.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Thu 12/8/22 6:28 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) practiced on his usual line Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck was back with Matt Martin and Casey Cizikas during practice. Clutterbuck has missed the past three games due to the injury, but all signs are pointing to a return to the ice Friday versus the Devils. That being said, coach Lane Lambert stated after practice that no decision would be made on his availability until Friday. This is par for the course, though, for the Islanders who guard their injuries and starting status like they are state secrets.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Tue 12/6/22 12:10 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) won't play Tuesday against St. Louis, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck took part in the morning skate, which suggests he is getting closer to a potential return to the lineup. He has been out since Nov. 29. Clutterbuck has recorded two goals, one assist and 85 hits in 22 games this season.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sun 12/4/22 7:11 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) is not in Sunday's lineup against Chicago, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck will miss a second straight game Sunday. The team hasn't provided any information on how long they expect the 35-year-old to be out. Hudson Fasching is expected to make his season debut in a bottom-line role.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Fri 12/2/22 7:11 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (upper body) will not be available Friday against Nashville, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck was injured Tuesday against the Flyers and will miss at least one game as a result. The Islanders are back in action Sunday against Chicago but it's unclear how long the team expects the veteran forward to be absent. Cole Bardreau will make his season debut Friday in a bottom-line role.