It was a bit surprising when the Red Wings re-signed Cleary this offseason considering they have so many young forwards who were on the brink of cracking the NHL roster. So, it is no surprise to see him get waived. Don’t be surprised if he buddy Mike Babcock and the Maple Leafs claim him.
Cleary's status for tonight's game hinged on Teemu Pulkkinen's status, but Pulkkinen will play and Joakim Andersson will sit with the flu. Cleary has averaged just 9:08 TOI and posting one goal and one assist in 12 games.
Cleary has served as a healthy scratch for the entire season, but after two losses in the row, the Red Wings will shake things up, which means Cleary in Joakim Andersson out.
Cleary, 35, had just eight points (4G / 4A) with a minus-11 rating in 52 games with the Red Wings last season. Cleary has scored 20-plus goals on three occasions, but has registered just 23 points in 100 games over the last two seasons. He holds no fantasy value at this point, but provides the Red Wings with depth and experience.
Add Cleary to the growing list of injured Red Wings. He has not played in the last seven games, but was believed to be a healthy scratch. Cleary has eight points (4G / 4A) in 52 games this season.
Cleary like all other Red Wings not named Zetterberg or Datsyuk have struggled to find the score sheet this season. The veteran has one goal and two assists in 18 games.
Cleary had a reported three-year, $8.25 million offer on the table from the Philadelphia Flyers earlier this week, but had a change of heart about accepting it.
Helene St. James reports it’s a cap hit of $2.75 million per season. The 34-year-old had nine goals and six assists in 48 games last season. He also added 10 points in 14 playoff games.
Cleary is playing with lingering knee pain but has looked great so far in the series. Look for him to add a touch more quickness to the second line.
Cleary is not expected to miss any playing time in the playoffs. He finishes his year with 12 goals and 33 points in 75 games.
Cleary is one of the many players who will take a maintenance day at the end of the regular season. He finishes his year with 12 goals and 33 points in 75 games.
Cleary gets bumped down to the third line. The versatile winger has 11 goals and 31 points in 67 games.
Cleary moves up to the second line, moving onto Datsyuk's line. He has 11 goals and 31 points in 66 games.
Cleary moves down to the third line with Datsyuk back in the lineup. He has 11 goals and 31 points in 66 games.
Cleary moves up to the second line for tonight's game. He has 11 goals and 30 points in 64 games.
Cleary will play on the second line tonight. He scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games.
Cleary should play tomorrow but we won't know for sure until the morning skate. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games.
The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games.
Both players have been ruled out for tonight's game but their participation suggests they won't be out too much longer. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games.
Cleary can return at any time as his placement on IR simply opens up a roster spot. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games. In addition, he's been ruled out for this week's games.
