BRANDT CLARKE NEWS

Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in the...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Hands out power-play assist Clarke logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact Clarke picked up two assists over the last four games of the regular season. The 22-year-old is set to get his first taste of playoff action, though he'll likely have to do well to stay in the lineup, as Kyle Burroughs' physical style will play well in the postseason. Clarke ended the regular season with 33 points (nine on the power play), 131 shots on net, 121 blocked shots, 46 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 78 appearances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper Saturday Clarke logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The absences of Drew Doughty (ankle) and Joel Edmundson (upper body) have allowed Clarke and Jordan Spence to pick up extra ice time. Clarke had yet to do much with the bump in usage until he snapped a five-game slump with his helper Saturday. For the season, the 22-year-old defenseman is at 32 points, 128 shots on net, 117 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-15 rating over 75 appearances.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper Saturday Clarke logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The absences of Drew Doughty (ankle) and Joel Edmundson (upper body) have allowed Clarke and Jordan Spence to pick up extra ice time. Clarke had yet to do much with the bump in usage until he snapped a five-game slump with his helper Saturday. For the season, the 22-year-old defenseman is at 32 points, 128 shots on net, 117 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-15 rating over 75 appearances.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fiala scores 2 goals, and the LA Kings hold off the Avalanche 5-4

Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the second straight game, and Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists apiece in the Los Angeles Kings’ 5-4 victory over the...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Draws power-play assist in win Clarke notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Clarke set up the first of Warren Foegele's two goals in the second period. It was a middling March for Clarke -- he has a goal and five assists over 14 appearances, though he bounced back well after being scratched twice to begin the month. The 22-year-old defenseman is up to 31 points (eight on the power play), 119 shots on net, 111 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 69 appearances. The Kings are once again turning to seven defensemen to manage injuries to forwards, so Clarke has a decent amount of stability in the lineup in the short term.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Deals two helpers Sunday Clarke notched a pair of assists, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Clarke had been limited to one helper over his previous six contests. The 22-year-old didn't get in on the fun in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Hurricanes, but he didn't waste his second chance when the Kings copied that score line Sunday. The defenseman has been decent in his first NHL campaign, earning 30 points, 110 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 65 appearances. For now, it looks like Clarke's place in the lineup is secure over the likes of Jacob Moverare and Kyle Burroughs.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in overtime win Clarke managed an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 1-0 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Clarke has earned three points over his last four games. The 22-year-old looks to have regained some trust from head coach Jim Hiller -- Clarke logged 18:24 of ice time Saturday after not getting over the 18-minute mark in 20 straight appearances, which also included four healthy scratches. The 22-year-old blueliner is at 28 points, 104 shots on net, 101 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 61 appearances this season. The Kings have Kyle Burroughs and Jacob Moverare as healthy extras on the blue line, but Clarke's role doesn't appear to be at risk for now.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kings go up early, hold off Golden Knights Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, Warren Foegele and Brandt Clarke each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Los Angeles Kings, who hung on f...

MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Goal, assist in Sunday's win Clarke scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Both of Clarke's points came in the first period to help the Kings establish an early 2-0 lead. Prior to Sunday, he'd been held off the scoresheet in eight straight games. His move to AHL Ontario on Friday was just a paper transaction, which kept him eligible for the AHL playoffs, but it looks like he'll hang around with the big club a while longer. Clarke has five goal, 27 points, 101 shots on net, 99 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 58 appearances this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Kempe scores to lead Kings past Golden Knights 6-5

Adrian Kempe scored the winner in the Los Angeles Kings’ 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Brought back up Clarke was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Clarke was designated for the minors Friday, but that move was seemingly a paper transaction. The right-shot blueliner has four goals and 21 assists across 56 games this season, but most of that production came earlier in the campaign -- Clarke has recorded just four points over 20 games since the start of the new year. The 22-year-old has a ton of potential, but until he shows more to head coach Jim Hiller, Clarke will likely be a depth option for the Kings as they continue their push toward the postseason.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Clarke was sent down to AHL Ontario on Friday.

Impact Time will tell if this is a paper move, but Clarke's ice time has been dropping and the Kings can't afford any passengers in the playoff race. The 22-year-old has also gone seven games without a point at the NHL level and could benefit from regaining confidence in the AHL. He has 25 points over 56 appearances at the NHL level.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ice time keeps going down Clarke blocked one shot in just 12:00 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact After a really promising start to the season where Clarke had 23 points through 36 games, he's gone in the wrong direction since then, recording just three points in his last 20. The 2021 first-round pick's role and ice time has taken a downturn with it, peaking at a 19:10 average in November, but a downtick in performance and the return of Drew Doughty from an early-season ankle injury has caused a month-to-month decline, down to just 12:00 of average ice time in February. Now on the third pair and second power-play unit, the 22-year-old has faded from fantasy relevance.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine in win Clarke scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Clarke has played in two games in a row since Mikey Anderson (finger) got hurt. The 21-year-old Clarke was the one to lose his place in the lineup when the Kings shifted back to six blueliners and Drew Doughty returned from an ankle injury. It's perhaps not fully fair to Clarke, who has four goals, 25 points, 93 shots on net, 84 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 49 appearances. Uncertainty in his role may scare away fantasy managers in redraft formats, but those in dynasty leagues need to be patient with the young defenseman -- he'll be an everyday player soon enough.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Wednesday Clarke posted an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Clarke played on the third pairing in this contest. The 21-year-old helped out on Adrian Kempe's go-ahead goal in the third period. Drew Doughty (ankle) is nearing his season debut, so it's not an encouraging sign that Clarke has slipped down the lineup while Jordan Spence occupies a top-four role -- one of those two players or Jacob Moverare would be at risk to slip out of the lineup if the Kings stay with six defensemen once Doughty is ready to play. Clarke has three helpers over nine outings in January and a total of 24 points (seven on the power play), 85 shots on net, 79 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-10 rating across 45 appearances this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-assist mark Clarke logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Clarke's offense has dipped with the rest of the Kings' scoring in January -- he has just two assists over six games this month after finishing December with five assists over seven contests. The defenseman is up to three goals, 20 helpers, 82 shots on net, 75 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 42 outings overall. Clarke continues to see steady power-play time and remains in a bottom-four role at even strength.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game-winner Clarke notched an assist in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets.

Impact The Kings dressed seven defensemen again Friday, but with Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) out, it looked like head coach Jim Hiller really only trusted five of his blueliners. Clarke is firmly in that group, as evidenced by his presence on the ice in overtime when he set up Adrian Kempe for the game-winning goal. Clarke has six helpers over his last 10 outings and is now at 22 points, 79 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 39 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Clarke notched an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact Clarke has logged five helpers over his last seven outings, including one assist in three straight contests. The 21-year-old defenseman is up to 21 points, 72 shots on net, 65 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 36 appearances. Drew Doughty (ankle) remains on track to debut some time shortly after the start of January, but it shouldn't cost Clarke his spot in the lineup even if the Kings switch away from deploying seven defensemen.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE