Originally it seemed like the Islanders were holding Clutterbuck out has asset protection but the fourth-line grinder needs shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season. Ross Johnston and Kieffer Bellows have replaced Clutterbuck in the last two games.
Clutterbuck will sit out the day before the Trade Deadline for what the Islanders are calling "maintenance." Kieffer Bellows will replace him on the fourth line.
DeAngelo has missed the last 11 games with a mid-body injury but will play Sunday vs. the Hurricanes. DeAngelo, who has nine goals and 31 assists (40 points) in 43 games, will be back on the top power-play unit.
Drouin has been out since January 20th but is set to replace Brendan Gallagher (lower-body) in the lineup on Saturday. Drouin has scored six goals with 14 assists (20 points) in 32 games this season.
DeAngelo has missed the last nine games with a mid-body injury but is a "possibility" to play Thursday in Toronto. Monitor DeAngelo's status as the Hurricanes hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
