Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sat 10/15/22 5:56 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
This paves the way for Clutterbuck to return to the lineup Saturday night against Anaheim. He didn't play in Thursday's season opener and was limited at training camp following shoulder surgery from April. Clutterbuck missed the final 23 games of the 2021-22 season due to the injury.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Thu 10/13/22 12:03 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (shoulder) won't be available for Thursday's regular-season opener versus the Panthers, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck's been battling a shoulder injury since late last season, and at this point there's no telling when he might be ready to play. Another update on the 34-year-old winger, who picked up 15 points through 59 games last campaign, should surface once he's ready to make his season debut.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Tue 10/11/22 8:25 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (shoulder) was able to practice with the Islanders on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
That was the good news, but the bad was that Clutterbuck also was on the ice once practice concluded. In the past, those players that remained on the ice after practice were not expected to play in the next game. That being said, Scott Mayfield was also on the ice after practice and is expected to play Thursday in the season opener versus the Panthers. Clutterbuck is battling a shoulder injury, and though he is on injured reserve, he is eligible to be activated before the game Thursday if the Isles believe he is ready to play.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Mon 10/10/22 5:18 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck's IR placement was made retroactive to September and, while he's been skating on his own, he's yet to rejoin practice with the team. It's unclear how long he's expected to be out but Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello says that it's a "day-to-day" situation, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. The 34-year-old racked up 229 hits with 15 points in 59 games last season.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sat 10/8/22 1:06 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (shoulder) was absent from practice again Saturday, per Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck has yet to practice since undergoing shoulder surgery in April. At this point, his status for Opening Night is in question. The 34-year-old veteran logged six goals, nine assists, and 229 hits in 59 games last season. Clutterbuck will compete for a bottom-six role upon his return.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Tue 10/4/22 12:45 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck wasn't in attendance for Tuesday's practice session following his absence Monday as well, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck underwent shoulder surgery after getting hurt last March but was expected to be available for Opening Night. The Islanders aren't particularly forthcoming regarding injuries, so it's unclear whether this latest issue is related or not. Even if he is fit to face the Panthers on Oct. 13, Clutterbuck's primary fantasy value will only come in formats that value hits, of which he dished out 229 in 59 games last season.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Sat 4/30/22 4:24 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (shoulder) expects to be ready for the start of the 2022-23 campaign, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck is set to undergo surgery on his injured shoulder, but he'll evidently have enough time to make a full recovery in time for next season's Opening Night. The 34-year-old vet picked up 15 points and a whopping 229 hits through 59 games this campaign.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Thu 3/24/22 12:08 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery.
EDGE Analysis
At this point it isn't clear if Clutterbuck, who's picked up 15 points through 59 games this season, will be ready in time for next season's training camp. Look for the 34-year-old vet to land on injured reserve in the coming days.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Tue 3/22/22 12:42 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the Senators, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of Clutterbuck's issue remains a mystery, but he'll miss at least one more contest with his undisclosed injury. Look for Kieffer Bellows to remain in the lineup until Clutterbuck is ready to return.
Cal Clutterbuck RW FA Mon 3/21/22 4:43 PM
Cal Clutterbuck
RW FA
Clutterbuck put pen to paper on a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension with the Islanders on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Clutterbuck is in his ninth season with the Islanders and will extend his 15-year NHL career another two years. The veteran winger is offensively limited but should still be capable of producing between 15-25 points in a fourth-line role. As such, Clutterbuck figures to remain a mid-range fantasy opinion at best.