Connor Clifton
Age 28 Apr 28, 1995
Long Branch USA
Defense shoots right
5'11" 180 cm
175 lbs 79 kg
ELC Signing Age 23
Waivers Signing Age 23
UFA Year 2022
Agent Eric Quinlan & Nicholas Martino
Transaction History
| Jul 1, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Connor Clifton | Clifton signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton recorded two assists in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton recorded an assist in Sunday's 5-3 defeat to Detroit. |
| Dec 11, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton produced an assist, seven hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton scored a goal and drew an assist during Sunday's 5-2 victory over the visiting Canucks. |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton picked up two assists in Monday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers. |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton registered an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Jan 17, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday. |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday. |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton will not participate in Monday's contest with Washington due to "testing issues". |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton participated in Thursday's training camp practice, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton tested positive for COVID-19 but is "doing well," Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports. |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton set up a goal in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals. |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Jarred Tinordi | Tinordi worked on the Boston Bruins' third defensive pairing along with Connor Clifton at Tuesday's practice. |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | Clifton notched a pair of assists, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Connor Clifton | With Matt Grzelcyk dealing with another lower-body injury, Clifton is a candidate to re-enter the Boston Bruins' lineup Saturday night against the Washington Capitals, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Philadelphia Flyers | Recalled D Yegor Zamula from Calgary (WHL). |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Boston Bruins | Activated D Connor Clifton from injured reserve. |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Boston Bruins | Recalled D Connor Clifton from Providence (AHL). |
| Feb 16, 2020 | Boston Bruins | Loaned D Connor Clifton to Providence (AHL) on a conditioning assignment. |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Boston Bruins | Recalled D Connor Clifton from Providence (AHL). |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Boston Bruins | Assigned D Connor Clifton to Providence (AHL). |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned D Yegor Zamula to Calgary (WHL). |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Boston Bruins | Signed D Connor Clifton to a three-year, $3 million contract extension. |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Boston Bruins | Recalled D Connor Clifton from Providence (AHL). |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Assigned D Connor Clifton to Providence (AHL). |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Recalled D Connor Clifton from Providence (AHL). |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Assigned D Connor Clifton to Providence (AHL). |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed D Yegor Zamula to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned D Yegor Zamula to Calgary (WHL). |
| May 3, 2018 | Boston Bruins | Signed D Connor Clifton to a two-year, $1.45 million contract. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Connor Clifton |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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Boston Bruins 
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78 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 60 | 1,237 | 58.80 | 49.80 | -5.40 | 48.50 | -3.80 | 0.19 | 0.97 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2008-2009 | New Jersey Jr. Titans 13U AAA | AYHL 13U | 32 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 92 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Jersey Hitmen | EmJHL | 33 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 59 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Christian Brothers Academy | USHS-Prep | 23 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Jersey Hitmen | EmJHL | 36 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 95 | Playoffs | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Jersey Hitmen | EJHL | 28 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 46 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | U.S. National U17 Team | NTDP | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Jersey Hitmen | EmJHL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | USNTDP Juniors | USHL | 25 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | USA U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | U.S. National U18 Team | NTDP | 66 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 114 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | USA U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Quinnipiac Univ. | NCAA | 36 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 106 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Quinnipiac Univ. | NCAA | 38 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 54 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Quinnipiac Univ. | NCAA | 43 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 42 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Quinnipiac Univ. | NCAA | 39 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 82 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 54 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 35 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 53 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 317 | 66.67 | 55.22 | 2.52 | 56.74 | 1.30 | 0.00 | 0.19 | Playoffs | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 414 | 51.70 | 44.00 | -8.40 | 44.70 | -6.00 | 0.29 | 0.29 | Playoffs | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 44 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 718 | 57.80 | 50.00 | -4.50 | 50.00 | -4.80 | 0.08 | 0.50 | Playoffs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 60 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 869 | 47.80 | 54.30 | -4.20 | 53.50 | -1.70 | 0.14 | 0.69 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 78 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 60 | 1,237 | 58.80 | 49.80 | -5.40 | 48.50 | -3.80 | 0.19 | 0.97 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 3 Years $10,000,000 3.99% of cap space
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $3,333,334 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | UFA |
| AAV | $3,333,334 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,333,334 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $3,333,334 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,333,334 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | |
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| UFA Year | ||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 3 Years $3,000,000 1.23% of cap space
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,450,000 0.91% of cap space