Islanders' Maxim Shabanov: Not close to return

Shabanov (upper body) isn't close to returning to the lineup, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday on Sunday.

Shabanov has resumed skating, but he will miss his sixth straight game against Columbus on Sunday. It's still unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Shabanov has contributed one goal, two assists, eight shots on net and five hits over six appearances this season.