David Clarkson

Age 36 Mar 31, 1984
Toronto CAN
Right Wing shoots right
6'0" 183 cm
207 lbs 94 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2011
Agent Patrick Morris
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
  • No contract for upcoming season.
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  • Career Earnings: $48,040,000

Transaction History
Jul 23, 2019 Trade TRADE ANALYSIS
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Garrett Sparks from the Toronto Maple Leafs for David Clarkson and 2020 fourth round pick
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Oct 4, 2017 Injured Vegas Golden Knights | placed RW David Clarkson on IR.
Jun 21, 2017 Trade Vegas Golden Knights | acquired RW David Clarkson, a 2017 first-round draft pick and a 2019 second-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets for expansion draft considerations.
Sep 21, 2016 Columbus Blue Jackets | announced RW David Clarkson has failed his physical.
Feb 25, 2016 Activated Columbus Blue Jackets | activated RW David Clarkson from injured reserve.
Jan 5, 2016 Injured Columbus Blue Jackets | placed RW David Clarkson on IR.
Nov 4, 2015 Injured Columbus Blue Jackets | placed RW David Clarkson on IR.
Feb 26, 2015 Trade Columbus Blue Jackets | acquired RW David Clarkson from the Toronto Maple Leafs for RW Nathan Horton.
Feb 4, 2014 Activated Toronto Maple Leafs | activated RW David Clarkson from injured reserve.
Jan 17, 2014 Injured Toronto Maple Leafs | placed RW David Clarkson on IR.
Dec 17, 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs | announced RW David Clarkson has served his suspension.
Dec 14, 2013 Suspended Toronto Maple Leafs | (NHL) suspended RW David Clarkson two games for an illegal check to the head.
Oct 23, 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs | announced RW David Clarkson has served his suspension.
Sep 23, 2013 Suspended Toronto Maple Leafs | (NHL) suspended RW David Clarkson ten regular season games for leaving the bench to join an altercation.
Jul 5, 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs | signed RW David Clarkson to a seven-year, $36.75 million contract.
Regular Season Stats

David Clarkson		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
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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
2000-2001 Port Hope Clippers OJHL 47 18 14 32 118
2001-2002 Belleville Bulls OHL 22 2 7 9 34 Playoffs 8 1 1 2 0
2001-2002 Aurora Tigers OJHL 37 27 23 50 189
2002-2003 Belleville Bulls OHL 3 0 0 0 11
2002-2003 Kitchener Rangers OHL 54 17 11 28 122 Playoffs 21 4 3 7 0
2002-2003 Kitchener Rangers M-Cup 4 2 0 2 2 Playoffs 21 4 3 7 0
2003-2004 Kitchener Rangers OHL 55 22 17 39 173
2004-2005 Kitchener Rangers OHL 51 33 21 54 145 Playoffs 15 6 2 8 0
2005-2006 Albany River Rats AHL 56 13 21 34 233
2006-2007 New Jersey Devils NHL 7 3 1 4 6 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2006-2007 Lowell Devils AHL 67 20 18 38 150
2007-2008 New Jersey Devils NHL 81 9 13 22 183 916 50.68 51.41 -1.57 50.77 -2.43 0.52 1.24 Playoffs 5 0 0 0 0
2008-2009 New Jersey Devils NHL 82 17 15 32 164 858 50.00 51.35 -2.44 50.92 -3.21 0.91 1.75 Playoffs 7 2 0 2 0
2009-2010 New Jersey Devils NHL 46 11 13 24 85 546 52.50 46.48 -4.34 47.07 -4.80 0.66 1.76 Playoffs 5 0 0 0 0
2010-2011 New Jersey Devils NHL 82 12 6 18 116 970 35.19 49.59 -2.07 51.32 -0.56 0.68 0.99
2011-2012 New Jersey Devils NHL 80 30 16 46 138 1,025 50.00 53.45 3.41 51.56 1.07 1.05 1.52 Playoffs 24 3 9 12 0
2012-2013 New Jersey Devils NHL 48 15 9 24 78 632 51.35 61.52 9.85 60.77 7.76 0.76 1.33
2012-2013 EC Salzburg ICEHL 5 2 1 3 18
2013-2014 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 60 5 6 11 93 821 38.00 37.28 -3.11 41.58 0.53 0.29 0.66
2014-2015 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 58 10 5 15 92 674 47.06 47.97 3.02 45.41 -0.41 0.71 1.16
2014-2015 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 3 0 0 0 14 32 0.00 37.47 -13.25 41.29 -3.85 0.00 0.00
2015-2016 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 23 2 2 4 23 205 25.00 45.99 -2.90 39.61 -7.67 0.59 1.17
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date July 5, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Agent Patrick Morris
Standard Contract | 7 Years $36,750,000 8.16% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000
UFA
AAV $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 $5,250,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $3,500,000 $3,750,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,750,000 $2,250,000
Total Salary $4,500,000 $4,750,000 $5,500,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $4,750,000 $3,250,000
Minors Salary $4,500,000 $4,750,000 $5,500,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $4,750,000 $3,250,000
Clauses M-NTC
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NMC
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2010
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 3 Years $8,000,000 4.49% of cap space
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
Cap Hit $2,666,667 $2,666,667 $2,666,667
UFA
AAV $2,666,667 $2,666,667 $2,666,667
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Minors Salary $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2008
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,675,000 1.48% of cap space
2008-2009 2009-2010
Cap Hit $837,500 $837,500
RFA
AAV $837,500 $837,500
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $800,000 $875,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $800,000 $875,000
Minors Salary $800,000 $875,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date August 12, 2005
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,400,000 1.38% of cap space
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
Cap Hit $538,333 $538,333 $538,333
RFA
AAV $800,000 $800,000 $800,000
Performance Bonuses $270,000 $270,000 $245,000
Base Salary $450,000 $450,000 $475,000
Signing Bonuses $80,000 $80,000 $80,000
Total Salary $530,000 $530,000 $555,000
Minors Salary $62,500 $62,500 $62,500
Clauses
UFA Year