Hamonic (upper body) will not play Saturday against the Blackhawks but appears to be closing in on a return to game action, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports. Hamonic resumed practicing with the Islanders on Friday and may only need another day or two with the team before he's activated. The impending return of a top-four blueliner like Hamonic would be a welcome development after the Isles were torched for 12 goals in two recent games against the Blues.