David Clarkson News

Clarkson missed the last eight games with an elbow issue. Troy Bodie is expected to be scratched with Clarkson returning. He has eight points (3G / 5A) in 36 games this season.

Clarkson has missed the last eight games with an elbow issue, but it sounds like he is going to play on Tuesday or Thursday. Clarkson has just eight points (3G / 5A) and a minus-5 rating in 36 games this season.

Clarkson had a procedure ton remove a Bursa Sac and had been skating on his own, before joining his teammates today. However he only last about 15 minutes with the squad before leaving for the dressing room. He remains OUT, until he can fully participate with the team.

Clarkson will miss his fourth consecutive game tonight and will likely miss at least the next three games as well.

Clarkson is expected to miss at least one week. He has struggled this season so this likely won't hurt fantasy teams or the Maple Leafs too much. Expect them to recall a forward before Saturday.

Clarkson has not recorded a point in his last seven games and has just eight points (3G / 5A) in 34 games.

Clarkson was reportedly very sick throughout Monday night and maybe not play tonight vs. the Bruins. Fraser McLaren would likely enter the lineup if Clarkson can't play.

Leaving the morning skate early puts Clarkson's status for tonight's game in doubt. It appears as if he will miss his second straight game after suffering a foot injury on Saturday. With Clarkson out, Jerry D'Amigo will likely stay on the Leafs third line.

Clarkson reportedly looked extremely good skating before practice which is a positive sign for the Maple Leafs forward who did not play on Tuesday. Skating today suggests that he will be good to go tomorrow vs. the Hurricanes, barring any unforeseen setbacks. Offensively, Clarkson's first season in Toronto has been a major disappointment. He has eight points (3G / 5A) in 31 games.

Clarkson is dealing with a bruised foot, so he is not expected to miss too much time, but he may not play tonight. Consider him a game-time decision.

Clarkson's absence at Leafs' practice makes his status for Tuesday's game cloudy. If he is able to participate in tomorrow's morning skate, then there is a good chance that he will play. Monitor his status Tuesday morning.

Clarkson only played 4:24 before retiring to the dressing room with a foot injury. It was a terrible night for the Maple Leafs who lost the game 7-1 and lost Clarkson and Carl Gunnarsson in the process. Monitor Clarkson's status prior to Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders.

Clarkson has struggled this season and has only one assist in his last 10 games and just two goals and four assist in 23 games in hie first season with the Maple Leafs. He will likely skate on the second line tonight.

This is a bad time for Clarkson to be suspended as he will miss tonight's game against the Blackhawks and Monday's vs. the Penguins, two tough games. Clarkson will now have missed 12 games due to suspension this season.

Clarkson was involved in a preseason incident in which he left the Leafs bench to join a fight against the Buffalo Sabres. A native of suburban Toronto, Clarkson signed a huge seven-year contract with the Leafs this summer and was one of the most sought-after free agents. His addition to a Leafs team that's already playing well should be a significant boost.

In Maple Leafs practice Clarkson was skating on a line with Dave Bolland and Mason Raymond. He has served his 10-game suspension for leaving the bench during a fight in the preseason. Clarkson had 15 goals and nine assists (24 points) in 48 games during the lockout shortened season.

Toronto head coach Randy Carlyle says they feel it's best to play Clarkson as many games as possible in preseason given the time he will miss.

Let someone else take the risk of drafting Clarkson unless he slips too far in your draft. There is a good chance he doesn't repeat his solid 2012-13 campaign in his first season in Toronto.

After scoring 30 goals in 2011-12, David Clarkson only potted 15 in 48 games this season. The 6-foot-1-inch, 200 pound forward brings a physical style of play and solid net-front presence. His size along with the addition of Dave Bolland will open up the ice for the smaller Maple Leafs like Phil Kessel and Nazem Kadri.

Clarkson is not expected to miss any time in the playoffs. He scored 30 goals and 46 points with 138 PIM in 80 games.