David Clarkson W FA Tue 2/19/13 8:39 AM 1 Comment
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David Clarkson may have suffered an injury in Monday's game versus Ottawa.
He wasn't made available to the media after the contest because he was visiting "with the staff." This of course led to speculation that he may have sustained an injury which was being looked over by the medical staff. Clarkson has been an excellent contributor this campaign with 10 goals, 16 points and 35 penalty minutes in 16 matches, so if he is forced to miss any time then it would hurt the Devils and fantasy owners alike. We'll keep you posted if anything develops from this.
David Clarkson W FA Fri 2/15/13 9:48 AM
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David Clarkson has been a big reason why the Devils are in first place in the East.
Clarkson already has nine goals and six assists, after notching 30 and 16 last year. He's been a "pleasant surprise," according to Patrik Elias, especially doing this after the team lost Zach Parise. "He's in the area you have to pay a price to go," is how veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur described Clarkson. "He's around the puck. It could be behind the net, chaotic position in front of the net, he can get a quick shot off. He wants to score, he wants to go to the net with the puck. "It's tough for a goalie when you have a guy hanging around your goal all the time." With 21 penalty minutes as well, Clarkson has been a stellar fantasy player this season.
David Clarkson W FA Sun 2/10/13 10:15 PM
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David Clarkson scored a pair of goals in the Devils' 3-1 win over Pittsburgh Sunday night.
This story is beginning to get ridiculous, as Clarkson's offensive exploits alone make him one of the most valuable fantasy contributors so far this season. His ability to also rack up penalty minutes makes him this year's Scott Hartnell. Ilya Kovalchuk also scored his fourth goal of the season in the victory.
David Clarkson W FA Tue 2/5/13 9:41 PM
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David Clarkson scored two goals and added an assist for the Devils in a 3-1 win over the Rangers Tuesday night.
Clarkson is off to a remarkable start to the season with seven goals and five assists through nine contests. Throw in the fact that four of those have come with the man advantage and the 11 penalty minutes he has accumulated and you've a fantastic fantasy asset. Patrik Elias recorded three assists in this win while Adam Henrique was the other goal scorer for the Devils.
David Clarkson W FA Sun 2/3/13 11:06 AM
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David Clarkson was held off the score sheet for the first time this season Saturday at Pittsburgh.
His six-game scoring streak was snapped in the process. The 28-year-old exploded for 30 goals in 2011-12 and leads the Devils in scoring with eight points this season. He can also chip in hits and penalty minutes, which increases his fantasy value. He should be owned in all formats.
David Clarkson W FA Fri 2/1/13 10:07 AM
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David Clarkson had an assist Thursday night to run his point streak to six straight games.
Clarkson has four goals and eight points through the season's first six games and appears on track to match his 30-goal pace of last year's breakout campaign. The return of center Adam Henrique can only help once Henrique is officially moved to the second line. Clarkson is become quite the fantasy weapon when you add hits and penalty minutes to the equation.
David Clarkson W FA Tue 1/29/13 10:24 PM
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David Clarkson scored his fourth goal of the season in a 2-1 shootout loss to Boston Tuesday.
Clarkson has developed into quite the offensive weapon, as he has recorded a point in each of the Devils' games this season. The power-play marker was assisted by Marek Zidlicky and Patrik Elias.
David Clarkson W FA Sun 1/27/13 9:52 PM
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David Clarkson scored a goal and added two assists in the Devils' 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal.
Clarkson has proven to be more of an offensive threat than previously given credit for. He's a great option in leagues that count penalty minutes. Patrik Elias also picked up a tally and two helpers while Dainius Zubrus scored his first of the campaign.
David Clarkson W FA Wed 1/23/13 10:59 AM
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David Clarkson scored for a second straight game in New Jersey's 3-0 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
He also racked up nine penalty minutes in what became a rough and chippy affair after the Devils took a 3-0 lead early in the second period. Clarkson enjoyed a career-year in 2011-12 with 30 goals and 46 points and it's looking like he'll be productive again in the shortened season. He can also chip in PIMs, which increases his value.
David Clarkson W FA Sat 1/19/13 9:50 PM
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David Clarkson scored the game-winning goal in the Devils' 2-1 victory over the Islanders on Saturday.
Travis Zajac accounted for New Jersey's other goal. Ilya Kovalchuk, Henrik Tallinder, Patrik Elias, and Mattias Tedenby each registered an assist in the season opener.