Rumor: Kyle Clifford to the Leafs?

[OVO16]

For what it’s worth both the Mayor and Bernstein have said the chance Clifford would be move was 1% and they said that was being generous. Those two are as in touch with the Kings as anyone.

Was this recently or has been a couple of weeks?

 

[Kurrilino]

Are we talking about Kyle Clifford here ????

I am more than confused.
Clifford is one of the main examples for what is wrong with the Kings.
Zero talent, no skating but a hard worker.

I would be super surprised if someone would offer more than a 6th rounder if any at all.
You can find these kind of players in bunches at any beer fest.

 

[PumperNichol]

Are we talking about Kyle Clifford here ????

I am more than confused.
Clifford is one of the main examples for what is wrong with the Kings.
Zero talent, no skating but a hard worker.

I would be super surprised if someone would offer more than a 6th rounder if any at all.
You can find these kind of players in bunches at any beer fest.

Wrong....not even worth a full response.

 

[Flukeshot]

I didn't hear the conversation but from reading it, is Kypreos even saying he hears a rumor of Clifford to the Leafs... Or people are talking about Clifford as a good player to trade for that'd be cheaper than Simmonds or Ferland

 

[Jannik Hansen]

Forgot about him..he only took off when Boeser came in. But my bad

Horvat was our leading scorer the year before Boeser came in, but nice try.

 

[SlimCharles]

Yeah I'd rather not. He's one of the few players that actually gives 100% every game. We can't just trade away all the vets, you need to keep some around. What would we get a 4th round pick?? Not worth it.

 

[KingsHockey24]

He'll retire a King just like Chris Neil did in Ottawa.

 

[StuckOutHere]

For the Marlies?

 

[DoobieDubas]

kyper is dirt

 

[Sausages]

Are we talking about Kyle Clifford here ????

I am more than confused.
Clifford is one of the main examples for what is wrong with the Kings.
Zero talent, no skating but a hard worker.

I would be super surprised if someone would offer more than a 6th rounder if any at all.
You can find these kind of players in bunches at any beer fest.

Things look different on the Kings these days. He's the only valve left pumping on a once fully beating heart.

 

[AmadiosAmigos]

Well there's a fine line right. Asking way too much and keeping him on a last place team that clearly needs a rebuild as their core is aging. I do agree Blake needs to try to sell when he's high, but can't be Mike Gillis blind who hung onto Lu, traded Corey for junk, then traded Lu to late for junk. That rumor way back was leafs offered Naz, Jake and a 1st wow did Mike blow that

Forgot about him..he only took off when Boeser came in. But my bad

Wow. This is just bad. People get suspended for less.

Clifford would be an excellent addition to the Leafs bottom 6 for a playoff run this year and next but his contract, although no huge likely takes up too much space and I doubt LA retains. His value is also likely more to LA then other teams, but I would still move him for a close offer. He has intangibles that bode well for the playoffs, was part of 2 cups, on the ice for the winning goal in the last one. Boyle received a 2nd. I can see Blake gauging value from that.

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

He's a multiple time Stanley cup champion and is still in his prime at 28 and excellent grit and pker. Plus he's a heart and soul guy on LA. He will be more than a 3rd rounder.

lol

 

[shortfuze]

Are you serious or clueless? Bracco has 15 goals in the AHL this year in 52 games and 6 last year in 50 games. Most of his points are assists and he's on a very good Marlies squad. There is not guarantee he sniffs the NHL next year either. He's a good prospect not A+ like you may be thinking.

well thats generally how playmakers get their points. also, not that i pay much attention to the AHL but a team sitting in 6th in their conference is a very good team?

 

[shortfuze]

kyper is dirt

hopefully not that expensive dirt, like the kind you pay for in stores. he just doesnt compare to that stuff.

 

[SensFactor]

lol

Lol

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Likely Bracco and a 3rd rounder.

Bracco is our 3rd best prospect I doubr very much Kyle Clifford lands Bracco

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

We do need to upgrade our forward depth, Lindholm and Gauthier provide NOTHING

 

[JEI]

I don't think it works unless they retain like 50% of his salary for next year. Not that he isn't 'worth' his contract, but on the Leafs it just doesn't make sense to add a salary like that to the 4th line going into next year. Which probably makes a trade unlikely from both sides.

 

[smitty10]

Please no. Clifford sucks.

 

[Liferleafer]

Likely Bracco and a 3rd rounder.

Take out Bracco....still not sure i do it....

 

[SensFactor]

Take out Bracco....still not sure i do it....

Leafs are going land someone much worse then.

 

[Liferleafer]

Leafs are going land someone much worse then.

Is that possible?

 

[KingsHockey24]

Please no. Clifford sucks.

Harsh words coming from someone who probably watches 2 Kings games a year.

 

[YP44]

He'll retire a King just like Chris Neil did in Ottawa.

wouldn't go that far. I could see him being moved next year if LA is out of it again.

 

[YP44]

Please no. Clifford sucks.

How do you figure?

He plays 4th line but could be on a 3rd line easy. Stand up for team mates and even can chip in the odd time. He is in the perfect role and is paid a very reasonable amount for one more year.