Clifford was waived Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford scored eight goals and 20 points in 46 games with AHL Toronto last year while dressed in just two games for the Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old will likely spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

Clifford (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford was injured in just his second NHL game of the year. He has an assist, six hits and two shots on goal through two contests, but he'll now get a chance to get up to speed at the AHL level after his absence.

Clifford's previously undisclosed injury is a shoulder problem, per David Alter of Sports Illustrated.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford is still being assessed, but Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe doesn't think the injury is serious. Clifford was placed on the injured reserve list Tuesday, so he'll miss some time regardless.

Clifford (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford won't play again in October due to the injury, the latest in a string of them for the Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old's placement on IR allowed the team to call up Filip Kral from AHL Toronto.

Clifford was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford played a pair of games for the AHL's Marlies before his recall, picking up a pair of minor penalties and no points. Clifford will be in the big club's lineup Saturday as the Maple Leafs are in Winnipeg.

Clifford was put on waivers by Toronto on Sunday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford suited up in 23 games with the Maple Leafs last season, chipping in one goal, two assists and 48 hits. He is expected to head to the minors if he clears.

Clifford received a one-game suspension for boarding Ross Colton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford will sit out Game 2 against the Lightning on Wednesday and will be eligible to return for Game 3 on Friday. The 31-year-old logged just 49 seconds of ice time in Monday's Game 1 victory before receiving a game misconduct.

Clifford will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Tuesday for boarding on Tampa Bay's Ross Colton.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford was handed a five-minute major and game misconduct for Monday's incident and now should be expected to miss at least a game if not longer. Assuming the winger is banned for Game 2 versus the Lightning on Wednesday, Jason Spezza is the most likely candidate to step into the lineup in Clifford's stead.

Clifford scored a goal Saturday in a 5-4 overtime win over Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Clifford opening the scoring for the Leafs and cut the score to 2-1 with a nifty tip while screening Anton Forsberg at the 2:57 mark of the second. It was his first goal of the season (21 games) and first since May 5, 2021. With just 6:32 of ice time, Clifford just isn't a viable fantasy asset.

Clifford was recalled from AHL Toronto and will play Monday against the Lightning, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

With William Nylander (illness) out, Clifford will skate in a bottom-six role Monday. The 31-year-old forward has two points in 15 games with the Maple Leafs this season.