As you received the update regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring backup goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford, you were probably more excited about seeing Campbell, more so than Clifford.
And maybe, questioning why Clifford was involved in the trade too, but then understanding why.
Clifford has been with the Kings since he was drafted by them in 2009 going 35th overall. Since then Clifford has grown into a player with character, heart, physicality and two Stanley Cup rings.
It’s funny because Kyle Dubas has wanted acquire Clifford for a while — apparently two years.