Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 2/5/20 11:04 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford was traded to the Maple Leafs along with goalie Jack Campbell, in exchange for Trevor Moore, a 2020 third-round draft pick and a conditional 2021 third-round pick.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford will bring significant physicality to the Maple Leafs' bottom six. He has 14 points, 90 hits and 89 shots on goal through 53 contests this season. Getting away from the Kings' poor offense will likely help Clifford's scoring numbers as well, but he's not likely to be a factor in fantasy even after the move.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 1/15/20 12:38 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
After redirecting the puck to Jeff Carter for an easy tap-in early in the first period, Carter returned the favor and set Clifford up for a goal through heavy traffic less than three minutes later. Unfortunately for the Kings, the 29-year-old's luck ended there -- Clifford had a glorious chance to score what would likely have been the game-winner in the third after Andrei Vasilevskiy made a brutal giveaway, but his backhand attempt into the open net fluttered, giving Vasilevskiy enough time to recover and make the stop. Clifford had only two points (one goal, one helper) in his prior 10 games, and on the season he has a mediocre six goals and 14 points through 47 contests.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Tue 1/7/20 2:47 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford had an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford helped out on linemate Trevor Lewis' tally in the third period, which cut the deficit to one goal. In 43 games this season, Clifford has 12 points, 68 shots on goal, 65 hits and 43 PIM. Despite the gritty play, he's not likely productive enough for most fantasy owners.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Wed 1/1/20 12:36 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford netted a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford began a four-goal first period with his tally just 5:31 into the game. He had gone without a goal in the last seven games. Through 41 appearances this year, the 28-year-old has 11 points, 64 shots on goal, 64 hits and 38 PIM.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sat 12/14/19 11:39 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM with four hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford's goal, his fourth of the year, was his first point in the last seven games. The third-period tally brought the Kings to within a goal with five minutes left in regulation and set the stage for Michael Amadio's game-tying goal 83 seconds letter. Clifford has eight points in 33 games.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sun 12/8/19 2:14 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford (illness) racked up 15 PIM, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford missed one game with the illness. In the second period, the 28-year-old came to the defense of teammate Nikolai Prokhorkin after the latter was crushed by the Flames' Zac Rinaldo. Clifford and Rinaldo dropped the minutes during a TV timeout, leading to both players picking up fighting majors and game misconducts. Clifford remains at seven points and now has 34 PIM in 30 appearances this season.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sat 12/7/19 9:59 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford (illness) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford sat out LA's last game with an illness, but he's good to go against the Flames. Expect him to slot into a bottom-six role. The 28-year-old has found the scoresheet seven times in 29 games this season.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Fri 12/6/19 9:09 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford will not play in Friday's game versus the Oilers due to an illness, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford was a late scratch before Friday's game. Matt Luff enters the lineup in a fourth-line role to cover for Clifford's absence. The Kings complete a back-to-back in Calgary on Saturday -- Clifford would need a quick turnaround to be ready to go for that contest.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Fri 11/29/19 2:58 PM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford has just two points and six penalty minutes in November entering the final two days of the month.
EDGE Analysis
Unless your league rewards PIMs, Clifford has little fantasy value, so when he's not going to the box, his value is virtually nonexistent. Clifford set a new career high in points last season, and he still managed just 21 on the year. He's never reached double digits in either points or assists in any other season, and this year appears to be no different. He can be safely ignored in almost all leagues.
Kyle Clifford LW FA Sun 11/3/19 1:19 AM
Kyle Clifford
LW FA
Clifford scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Clifford's points this season have been few and far between, as he snapped his second four-game drought with the goal Saturday. The 28-year-old has five points in 14 contests this year, as well as 11 PIM, 18 hits and 26 shots on goal while playing on the fourth line.