Wild acquire Graeme Clarke from Devils for Adam Beckman
The Minnesota Wild have acquired Graeme Clarke from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Adam Beckman.
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Clarke spent the 2023-24 season with the Devils’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Utica Comets where he tallied 25 goals and 24 assists for 49 points in 67 games. Clarke led the Comets’ in goals, game-winning goals and shots, he ranked second in points. Clarke’s play earned him a spot at the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.
The 23-year-old made his NHL debut with the Devils on Jan. 6, 2024, against the Vancouver Canucks, and appeared in three games with New Jersey last season. Throughout his career, Clarke has scored 68 goals and 149 points in 218 career AHL games with Binghamton and Utica.
Beckman collected 19 goals and 14 assists for 33 points in 51 games with the Wilds’ AHL affiliate the Iowa Wild. Beckman led all Wild skaters in goals and ranked fourth in points. The 23-year-old also appeared in 11 NHL games with Minnesota where he registered two assists; over the course of his career, Beckman has played in 23 NHL games. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan product was oringally selected No. 75 overall by the Wild in the 2019 NHL Draft. Through four seasons with Iowa, Beckmam tallied 57 goals and 51 assists for 108 points.