Kyle Clifford LW FA Sat 1/22/22 10:43 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was assigned to AHL Toronto on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Joey Anderson took Clifford's spot on the fourth line for Saturday's game versus the Islanders. Clifford will likely cycle between levels as the Maple Leafs manage their salary cap situation.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 1/19/22 11:56 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford (lower body) will be Toronto's fourth left wing Wednesday in New York, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford won't miss a game after exiting Saturday's contest with a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has averaged only 8:05 of ice time in eight games this season and has managed just two points.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sat 1/15/22 10:27 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford (lower body) is expected to be fine after blocking a shot in Saturday's game versus the Blues, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford left the game after the blocked shot early in the third period. He wasn't able to put much weight on his leg, though he was on the bench at the end of the game. Clifford's status will likely be updated prior to Wednesday's game versus the Rangers.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sat 1/15/22 12:19 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Per David Alter of The Hockey News, Clifford skated on the fourth line during morning skate, indicating he'll join the active roster and play Saturday against St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford's only picked up two helpers through eight top-level appearances this season, so his addition to the active roster shouldn't be of interest to fantasy managers.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 1/12/22 10:33 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford was replaced by Joey Anderson in the lineup Wednesday versus the Coyotes. The 30-year-old Clifford had two assists in his last seven games, but he's yet to see more than a fourth-line role when in the lineup.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sat 1/8/22 6:47 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was called up from AHL Toronto on Saturday. He will play on the fourth line versus the Avalanche, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford has bounced between levels a few times since the NHL reinstated taxi squads after the holiday break. The 30-year-old has three assists and 16 hits in eight games between the Maple Leafs and the Blues at the NHL level this season.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 1/5/22 10:19 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford was called-up to the taxi squad in light of multiple players entering the COVID-19 protocols. Due to several quick returns, he will rejoin AHL Toronto.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Tue 1/4/22 10:19 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was promoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford will serve as extra forward depth for the Maple Leads heading into Wednesday's game versus the Oilers. The 30-year-old has three assists through eight games between the Leafs and the Blues this season.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 12/29/21 3:37 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
The Maple Leafs reassigned Clifford from the taxi squad to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford heads back to the AHL affiliate three days after being promoted to the taxi squad. The 30-year-old has contributed a pair of assists in six games with the Maple Leafs this season.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sun 12/26/21 6:59 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was added to the taxi squad from AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
The Maple Leafs are still dealing with a heavy COVID-19 issue so Clifford could be on the active roster for Wednesday's tilt with Pittsburgh. The veteran forward has three points in eight NHL appearances this season.