Clarke was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.
Clarke has two goals and six points in 16 games with the Kings in 2023-24. He also has eight goals and 33 points in 32 outings with Ontario.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Gets into lineup, scores
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Clarke scored a goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.
The Kings opted to play seven defensemen Thursday, with Clarke stepping in for forward Arthur Kaliyev. While it's a positive Clarke played after sitting out two games as a healthy scratch, he saw a meager 7:06 of ice time in the blowout win, as interim head coach Jim Hiller didn't alter his regular defense pairings much. It's fair to say Clarke has earned more time with two goals, four assists, 29 shots on net and 20 blocked shots over 13 appearances this season, especially with all but one of those points coming in his last seven outings. If the Kings go back to six defensemen Sunday versus the Devils, it's unclear which one of Clarke, Jordan Spence, Andreas Englund or Jacob Moverare will come out of the lineup.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Sends power-play helper
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Clarke notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Clarke has four points over his last four games, including a pair of power-play helpers. He took a stretch pass from Cam Talbot and fed Pierre-Luc Dubois on the Kings' second tally Tuesday. Clarke has had a choppy path to playing time this season, but his recent play suggests he's leapfrogged Jordan Spence for a spot on the third pairing. Clarke is up to five points, 24 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 10 outings this season.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: First career goal an OT winner
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Clarke score the overtime winner and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Bruins.
The rookie blueliner was in the right place at the right time to score his first career NHL goal, stepping out of the penalty box and converting a breakaway on Linus Ullmark with just 27 seconds left in OT. Clarke is up to four points in eight games for the Kings this season, as he's had trouble keeping a regular spot in the lineup when he's been up with the big club. Saturday's performance could propel him into consistent ice time.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Sent down
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Clarke was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Clarke will get a chance to play in the AHL while the Kings are on their bye week. He could be called up again prior to their next game Feb. 10 versus the Oilers.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Grabs first point of season
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Clarke logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
Clarke played in consecutive games for the first time this season, and he also earned his first helper in five NHL appearances on the year. The 20-year-old will likely still need to compete with Jordan Spence for playing time, though Clarke has a more promising long-term outlook. Clarke is at one assist, a minus-4 rating, 12 shots on net and six blocked shots this season.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Summoned from AHL
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Clarke was called up from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
Clarke has seven goals, 32 points and 30 PIM in 30 contests with Ontario in 2023-24. He registered two assists in nine games with LA in 2022-23. The 20-year-old defenseman was taken with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and figures to be a significant part of the Kings' long-term plans.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Heads back to AHL
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Clarke was returned to AHL Ontario on Friday, according to CapFriendly.com.
Clarke was recalled Thursday but has quickly been returned to the minors. He was drafted eighth overall in 2021 and has elite offensive skills. Clarke had 61 points in 31 games with OHL Barrie last season as well as two assists in nine NHL games.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Recalled from AHL Ontario
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The Kings recalled Clarke from AHL Ontario on Thursday.
Clarke was drafted eighth overall in 2021 and the defenseman had a taste of NHL action last season, playing in nine games while picking up a pair of assists. The 20-year-old spent most of the 2022-23 season with OHL Barrie, picking up 61 points in 31 games. Clarke is an elite offensive defenseman and should eventually take over for Drew Doughty as the Kings' quarterback on the power play.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Sent to minors
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Clarke was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.
Clarke had two assists, six PIM, three hits and 14 blocked shots in nine contests with LA last season. He also recorded two points in five games with Ontario and 61 points in 31 OHL outings with Barrie.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Expected to play
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Clarke (shoulder) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's preseason game versus the Golden Knights, Scott Coffman of Mayor's Manor reports.
Clarke was held out of the Kings' Global Series games in Australia due to the injury, but he practiced while remaining in North America. The 20-year-old defenseman is set to make his preseason debut, beginning his quest for an Opening Night roster spot. Clarke will likely see a significant role throughout the rest of the preseason.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Not going to Australia
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Clarke (undisclosed) will not accompany the Kings to Australia, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
The Kings and Coyotes will play a pair of preseason games in Melbourne next weekend. Clarke suffered an undisclosed injury that will keep him out of action for 7-10 days without contact. The first-round pick, eighth overall in 2021, is expected to challenge Jordan Spence for the bottom spot on the Kings' defensive corps. Clarke had 23 goals and 61 points in only 31 games for OHL Barrie in 2022-23. Clarke will have plenty of fantasy value in the coming years but likely will need some time in the minors at some point this season.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Heads to OHL
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Clarke was reassigned by Los Angeles to OHL Barrie, per CapFriendly.
Clarke just completed a stint with Team Canada where he scored two goals and eight points in seven games en route to a gold medal in the 2023 World Juniors. He also has two assists in nine games with the Kings as well as a goal and an assist in five contests with AHL Ontario this season. Los Angeles took Clarke with the No. 8 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, and the 19-year-old has the potential to eventually play a big role in the NHL.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Loaned to Team Canada
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Clarke was loaned by Los Angeles to Team Canada on Wednesday so that he can play in the 2023 World Junior Championship.
Clarke has two assists in nine games with Los Angeles this season. He last played for the Kings on Nov. 1, but Clarke was with AHL Ontario on a conditioning loan from Nov. 13-27. During that AHL stint, he recorded a goal and an assist in five contests. Allowing Clarke to work with Team Canada will give the 19-year-old another opportunity to get into some games rather than continue to be a healthy scratch with the Kings.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Continues to be scratched
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Clarke has been a healthy scratch in three straight games since being recalled from his conditioning loan in the AHL on Nov. 27.
Clarke had a goal and an assist in five AHL games. In the NHL though, he hasn't played since Nov. 1. The 19-year-old has a lot of offensive potential, but Clarke might not be able to secure a regular spot with the Kings this season.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Back from conditioning loan
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Clarke was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL Ontario on Sunday.
Clarke notched one goal and one assist in five games with the Reign after he was sent down by the Kings on Nov. 13. He has two assists, 11 shots on goal, 14 blocks and three hits in nine appearances with Los Angeles this season.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Still on conditioning loan
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Clarke is still with AHL Ontario on a conditioning loan.
Despite a previous report that had him back in the NHL, Clarke is still on the roster of AHL Ontario. He was sent down a week ago to get some playing time in the minors. Clarke appeared in his second game with the Reign on Saturday versus Henderson.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Back on roster
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Clarke was called up from AHL Ontario on Saturday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
Clarke is listed as a healthy scratch for the Kings, indicating he's back with the big club. He hasn't played an NHL game since Nov. 1, and with eight defensemen on the roster, he's unlikely to draw in regularly any time soon.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Hands out helper
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Clarke recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Clarke picked up his second helper in three games when he set up Blake Lizotte on what was the game-winning goal in the second period. Despite the newfound success on offense, Clarke has exceeded 15 minutes of ice time in just two of his seven games so far. The 19-year-old defenseman will likely continue to be eased into the NHL on the third pairing. He's added 11 blocked shots, seven shots on net, six PIM and a minus-1 rating.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Gets first NHL point
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Clarke recorded his first career NHL point in Thursday's 6-1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Clarke assisted on Carl Grundstrom's goal. The marker came at 17:32 of the third period when the fate of the game was already decided, so it's not the most memorable way to get your first point, but it's at least some small silver lining. Clarke is a high-end prospect, but the rookie defenseman has been used sparingly in the early stages of the season. He set a new personal best with 17:10 of ice time Thursday and has averaged 13:40 through five games.
