“Career Minor Leaguer” David Clarkson making a difference....

This Clarkson kid is becoming very noticeable in many of the Devils recent games. He usually throws a few key hits in every game; he knows how to pass the puck and can stickhandle a bit too. He is also becoming very proficient at playing the puck along the boards and noticed that he’s also learning how to play defense by some of his smart play of late. If he hand any luck or a little more finish he would be one of the team’s leaders in goal scoring. He definitely isn’t shy about shooting or taking the puck to the net. He just needs to work on his balance a little more, because there are times when he spends too much of it on his butt. Plus this kid will throw his hands up if necessary. I just see him getting better with every game and gaining more confidence. He’s already a fine player who will only get better with experience. I can see him being a productive 2nd line player in the very near future. We’re lucky to have him.

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Love the addition of Clarkson to the Madden line. Chico and Doc were discussing that Madden was teaching him that defensive responsiblity will lead to offensive opportunity and his progress has been obvious. Plus I think Clarkie's fire is inspiring Madden and Pando. It's really given that line some snarl.

I think we've only seen the tip of the iceburg from these 3 and really look forward to seeing how this line develops as the season progresses.

though the career minor leaguer didn't play last game vs the rangers...

wonder why...:sarcasm:

When I saw the title, I thought you were talking about Mike Mottau. Who said Clarkson was a career minor leaguer? He has always seemed like he'd be a great player in the NHL.

though the career minor leaguer didn't play last game vs the rangers...

wonder why...:sarcasm:

He should have played against the Rangers, but I think somebody was afraid that Avery and Clarkson would go at it, and after that Avery incident I don't think they wanted that kind of debacle. Next game however I hope Clarkson lays Avery out.

I've watched Avery play and I've watched Clarkson. With more experience, Clarkson has the same potential that Avery does.

though the career minor leaguer didn't play last game vs the rangers...

wonder why...:sarcasm:
I think that is the least of your concern.
Only 2 points back of those mighty Rangers.

I think that is the least of your concern.
Only 2 points back of those mighty Rangers.
so close, but yet so far... ;)

so close, but yet so far... ;)

At least we're gonna make the playoffs again this year... I wouldn't count your Rangers in the playoffs yet. Rangers just plain suck even with those high priced FAs. Looks like its the start of a new curse. How long since you guys had a cup? Oh yeah, when you guys had those borrowed Oilers players.

When I saw the title, I thought you were talking about Mike Mottau. Who said Clarkson was a career minor leaguer? He has always seemed like he'd be a great player in the NHL.

Sean Avery did.

At least we're gonna make the playoffs again this year... I wouldn't count your Rangers in the playoffs yet. Rangers just plain suck even with those high priced FAs. Looks like its the start of a new curse. How long since you guys had a cup? Oh yeah, when you guys had those borrowed Oilers players.
lol we suck but yet we're ahead of you in the standings...

:D

Sean Avery did.

Oh right, now I remember. Everyone on here calls Mottau that so he popped into my head when I saw the topic.

lol we suck but yet we're ahead of you in the standings...

:D

I think he meant with your free-agent signings, predictions and epectations, you suck. Not you personelly, but the Rangers. ;)

lol we suck but yet we're ahead of you in the standings...

:D

I don't think you actually have anything intelligent to add to the conversation do you?

so close, but yet so far... ;)

You're so close to perfecting your use of the English language, but yet so far...

though the career minor leaguer didn't play last game vs the rangers...

wonder why...:sarcasm:


David Clarkson owns Sean Avery! :yo:;)

Too bad Sean Avery won't be in the line-up next time we play the Rangers (Dec. 9th) because he had wrist/hand surgery today!

Too bad Sean Avery won't be in the line-up next time we play the Rangers (Dec. 9th) because he had wrist/hand surgery today!

Sean Avery had a broken wrist? It all makes sense now...

HEEEEYYYYYY!

Sean Avery had a broken wrist? It all makes sense now...

HEEEEYYYYYY!

I knew it was only a matter of time!!

Sean Avery had a broken wrist? It all makes sense now...

HEEEEYYYYYY!

must be missing elisha....:sarcasm:

its actually "Bonehead Minor Leaguer"

must be missing elisha....:sarcasm:

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

its sad that a ranger fan would come into this thread and try to throw potshots, but in my experience, it is what i expect from rangers fans. a sniff of sucess and their heads get huge. 2 points is nothing to brag about.

onto the topic, clarkson is making great strides from the early games this season. he used to frustrate me how quickly he would drop his gloves, not fight, i mean literally drop his gloves. in his first few fights, his gloves were off before the other player even acknowledged that a fight was happeneing, and a coupld times, he dropped his gloves when there was no fight. this used to be a penalty and he has gotten lucky not to burn us by getting one. but his scoring isnt there yet, but everything else is coming along nicely.

Avery is out with a broken wrist and Gomez is having "groin" problems? I knew something was going on over there....:sarcasm:

But then again...they're the New York Rangers. Not surprising. ;)

I love Clarkson on that line.. He play extremely aggressive and goes after the game instead of letting the play come to him.. Just needs to work on his skating a bit.. Pretty goofy skater

Avery is out with a broken wrist and Gomez is having "groin" problems? I knew something was going on over there....:sarcasm:

But then again...they're the New York Rangers. Not surprising. ;)


:biglaugh::biglaugh:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=duvWNZ68p1g

lol we suck but yet we're ahead of you in the standings...

:D

Yeah, how are the Devils ever gonna close that 2 point gap :biglaugh:

Yeah, how are the Devils ever gonna close that 2 point gap :biglaugh:

Wait, you don't get it...the standings after 24 games mean everything! There is absolutely no way we're making the playoffs so let's just get the lottery balls out now and see which of the top 5 or so picks we get.

:shakehead

Through 24 games:

Devils did start slow this season and so far thru 24 games have 26 points. Last season thru 24 games, Devils had 28 points and yet wound up winning the Atlantic Division with 107 points. Season before that, at the 24 game mark, Devils had 26 points (same as this year) and wound up winning the Atlantic Division with 101 points.

Looks like we are EXACTLY where we should be at this point!!

Through 24 games:

Devils did start slow this season and so far thru 24 games have 26 points. Last season thru 24 games, Devils had 28 points and yet wound up winning the Atlantic Division with 107 points. Season before that, at the 24 game mark, Devils had 26 points (same as this year) and wound up winning the Atlantic Division with 101 points.

Looks like we are EXACTLY where we should be at this point!!

You might also want to check where the Rags were at that point as well...because I faintly remember them leading the division for a while, then at some point around the all-star break falling into the basement and even out of the top 8 for a while and crawling their way back in at seasons end.

You might also want to check where the Rags were at that point as well...because I faintly remember them leading the division for a while, then at some point around the all-star break falling into the basement and even out of the top 8 for a while and crawling their way back in at seasons end.

I don't have the time for that!!! Because I stole that from someone on NJO...who actually did take the time to do that!

You might also want to check where the Rags were at that point as well...because I faintly remember them leading the division for a while, then at some point around the all-star break falling into the basement and even out of the top 8 for a while and crawling their way back in at seasons end.

Yup, and more times than not, they have been doing that alot. Their team has always been inconsistent because it is a mishmosh of Free agents thrown together and expecting to have "Chemistry". At least they stopped trading away their young talent and maybe in a couple of years you'll see a consistent lineup.

Yes it seems they got all the talent on their team this year, but looks can be very deceiving.

I don't have the time for that!!! Because I stole that from someone on NJO...who actually did take the time to do that!

haha. FINEEEEEEEEEE. I just asked because I'm too lazy too. :biglaugh:

Through 24 games:

Devils did start slow this season and so far thru 24 games have 26 points. Last season thru 24 games, Devils had 28 points and yet wound up winning the Atlantic Division with 107 points. Season before that, at the 24 game mark, Devils had 26 points (same as this year) and wound up winning the Atlantic Division with 101 points.

Looks like we are EXACTLY where we should be at this point!!

Yea but the last two years we also came out flat in the playoffs and get sent packing in the second round. There's plenty of room for improvement.

Avery is out with a broken wrist and Gomez is having "groin" problems? I knew something was going on over there....:sarcasm:

But then again...they're the New York Rangers. Not surprising. ;)

Nice. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Clarkie played his best game as a Devil last night. He was all over the ice, and finally got that "wrap around" to work for him. Too bad Pando is down now, as that line is turning into something really special.

Madden is back in peak form and David certainly couldn't ask for a better teacher on how to play solid two-way defensive hockey.

I wanna see a Asham - Madden - Clarkson Line. I wonder how that would work.

I have a good feeling either Sarge or Pelley will take Pando's spot while he's out.

I have a good feeling either Sarge or Pelley will take Pando's spot while he's out.

Prolly right on that count, but Asham does deserve more minutes.

Brylin took his shifts after Pando was hurt and is a natural LW, so my money is on Sarge.

Prolly right on that count, but Asham does deserve more minutes.

Brylin took his shifts after Pando was hurt and is a natural LW, so my money is on Sarge.

Yeah but that line just didn't seem to click with Brylin. I want to see Asham on the offwing and what he can do there, Sutter likes to experiment anyway.

If I had to choose between Clarkson and Avery it would be Clarkson in a heartbeat, nothing against Avery but in the long run of things I would really feel Clarkson will prove to be the better goal scorer and definitely the better teammate to play with.

ive always loved Clarkson and have always advocated him getting more playing time

glad hes proven me right so far

If I had to choose between Clarkson and Avery it would be Clarkson in a heartbeat, nothing against Avery but in the long run of things I would really feel Clarkson will prove to be the better goal scorer and definitely the better teammate to play with.

Amen to that. Could never see Clarkie taking shots at the team in the offseason. Never in a million years.

And the way he talks about Madden, with almost reverence, is freakin' heartwarming. (Like after their sweet 2 on 1 goal two games back... "Well, I lost a wheel coming in, but Dog waited and made the perfect pass... And it is pretty easy putting one in the net with a guy like that passing to you...":))

Yeah, you talk about chemistry. You know Clarkson is gonna learn alot just playing with Pando and Madden and we'll have another generation of Checking line... Dunno who would ever replace Pando, but the new line would be xxxx-Pelley-Clarkson somewhere in the future.

Amen to that. Could never see Clarkie taking shots at the team in the offseason. Never in a million years.

And the way he talks about Madden, with almost reverence, is freakin' heartwarming. (Like after their sweet 2 on 1 goal two games back... "Well, I lost a wheel coming in, but Dog waited and made the perfect pass... And it is pretty easy putting one in the net with a guy like that passing to you...":))

It's like he is in awe of them and honored to play with them, you can tell Clarkson has a lot of character and is someone you would take on your team any day of the week.

He's gonna be a good one alright.

I think it's notable that after Clarkson was a healthy scratch for a game he came back roaring. He's been all the better, hell, wasn't it his first game back when he fought Malone off the opening face-off?

I bring this up because...maybe the same effect can be had on one Andy Greene.

I think it's notable that after Clarkson was a healthy scratch for a game he came back roaring. He's been all the better, hell, wasn't it his first game back when he fought Malone off the opening face-off?

I bring this up because...maybe the same effect can be had on one Andy Greene.

Good point. Hopefully Andy comes out flying on Friday.

I think it's notable that after Clarkson was a healthy scratch for a game he came back roaring. He's been all the better, hell, wasn't it his first game back when he fought Malone off the opening face-off?

I bring this up because...maybe the same effect can be had on one Andy Greene.

If this kind of thing does work; I wouldn't mind seeing this tactic used on rookies in the future depending on their play during the beginning of the season.

Clarkson is one of my favorite Devils out there. He's definitely improved the last few weeks and he is starting to learn when to drop the gloves. I was happy to see him finally get that wrap around. It seemed like it was taking him forever to finally bank one in. I also love it that he's with Pando and Madden; watching his interview last night it definitely sounded like he was learning alot of MadDog and Pando. Gotta love those guys.

Good point. Hopefully Andy comes out flying on Friday.

Me too, I truly like the kid and have since we brought him up. I really think he's an intelligent player which is as important as anything else. Unfortunately for him, his size doesn't allow him to be as physical as he needs to be. But if he can just play smart positional hockey with a bit of an edge and be a little stronger with his shots on the point, I really think he can be great for us.

I really think that, for a change, we should make him out goto guy for just one PP. Have him get in position at the point to just take a rip at the net and see where it goes. I really think it could help his confidence too.

Me too, I truly like the kid and have since we brought him up. I really think he's an intelligent player which is as important as anything else. Unfortunately for him, his size doesn't allow him to be as physical as he needs to be. But if he can just play smart positional hockey with a bit of an edge and be a little stronger with his shots on the point, I really think he can be great for us.

I really think that, for a change, we should make him out goto guy for just one PP. Have him get in position at the point to just take a rip at the net and see where it goes. I really think it could help his confidence too.


I think it was towards the end of last season. But, I remember when Greene was taking point shots and actually got his first goal off one of the post I think, which was pretty sweet. He defiinitely has a strong shot and it would be great to utilize it on the PP.

Avery is out with a broken wrist and Gomez is having "groin" problems? I knew something was going on over there....:sarcasm:

But then again...they're the New York Rangers. Not surprising. ;)

That made my day.

If I had to choose between Clarkson and Avery it would be Clarkson in a heartbeat, nothing against Avery but in the long run of things I would really feel Clarkson will prove to be the better goal scorer and definitely the better teammate to play with.

I agree 100%

I think Clarkson has the offensive potential to pot 20+ goals one day.

I agree 100%

I think Clarkson has the offensive potential to pot 20+ goals one day.

That's the potential I see in him as well, it will come.

Avery is out with a broken wrist and Gomez is having "groin" problems? I knew something was going on over there....:sarcasm:

But then again...they're the New York Rangers. Not surprising. ;)

gomez and jagr need to lay off the scissoring:sarcasm:

gomez and jagr need to lay off the scissoring:sarcasm:

:biglaugh:

SCISSOR SCISSOR SCISSOR!

must be missing elisha....:sarcasm:

I would be too, don't like its broken thou, just strained or something

I made a thread about how good i thought Clarkson was gunna be in the offseason, i think i was wrong about a couple things, but basically i had a feeling this guy would be a key part of our line up this year!

I dont know who it was, but at the beginning of last season (06-07), someone posted about going to one of the pre-season games and saying how clarkson was something special and to look for him to make the team in the near future.
Whoever that was, good call. :cheers:

I think he meant with your free-agent signings, predictions and epectations, you suck. Not you personelly, but the Rangers. ;)
too soon for that

I don't think you actually have anything intelligent to add to the conversation do you?
that wasn't intelligent? :(

You're so close to perfecting your use of the English language, but yet so far...
that wasn't necessary :sarcasm:

too soon for that

When you guys signed both Drury and Gomez, it was the Stanley Cup in New York, for the Rangers.


Heck, it was the same thing during the 2006 Off-season.

When you guys signed both Drury and Gomez, it was the Stanley Cup in New York, for the Rangers.


Heck, it was the same thing during the 2006 Off-season.
i wasn't one of those who said it...

but both played key roles tonight in the win over the isles

Clarkson has looked MUCH better in the last several games. I'm very pleased with the way he has been playing after being scratched. He's showed an excellent attitude. Better defense, better offense, my only complaint would be that he still takes some lazy/unfocused penalties. Oh and his conditioning could improve a bit. He seems tired at the end of shifts.

He's a subpar skater, so I don't think he'll ever hit 20 goals (maybe in one or two fluke years) but he's good enough that he'll be a career NHL'er, who can hit double digits in goals regularly when given 10+min of icetime.

I was somewhat upset Clarkson didn't make the team a year ago, I thought he would have made a valuable fourth liner. He played very well for his short stint with the team last year, it was only a matter of time before he was going to break out and become a regular.

Clarkson was one of the best players on the ice last night. And he was all over the Tampa Bay game (seemed like he was being mentioned every couple of minutes for one thing or other).

From what it looks like, he's about 1/3 Madden-Pandolfo, 1/3 Randy McKay and 1/3 Claude Lemieux.

I like that.:thumbu:

Clarkson was one of the best players on the ice last night. And he was all over the Tampa Bay game (seemed like he was being mentioned every couple of minutes for one thing or other).

From what it looks like, he's about 1/3 Madden-Pandolfo, 1/3 Randy McKay and 1/3 Claude Lemieux.

I like that.:thumbu:

Agreed.


Clarkson is becoming a fan favorite......... Now I need to change the gomez to clarkson on my 23 devils jersey!

Agreed.
Clarkson is becoming a fan favorite......... Now I need to change the gomez to clarkson on my 23 devils jersey!

I know this is a pipe dream, but wouldn't it be ironic if Clarkson put up Gomez numbers?

I know this is a pipe dream, but wouldn't it be ironic if Clarkson put up Gomez numbers?

I spell gomez as I-R-O-N-I-C :sarcasm:

We've all had the love for Clarkson. He can bring the energy and still play. Cam brought more energy, but couldn't play nearly as well as Clarkson.

Barring injury, I think Clarkson can be a very good player for years to come. And to have the "potential" to be as good as Avery? I think they're skills are different, and I think he can be better

He's great but I'm withholding judgment for a while because he's only had a few good games and many average ones.