CONNOR
CLIFTON
#75 -
D
1pts in last 9 GPI
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
195 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
5
years
Debut
Nov 16, 2018
Born
Apr 28, 1995
(29 yrs)
Long Branch, New Jersey
Drafted
Drafted by Phoenix in 2013 (5/133).
Drafted from
USA U18 (USHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2023.
VS.
Connor Clifton
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-11-02 |
Missed 2 games (suspended by nhl).
|
| 2023-10-28 |
Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
|
| 2023-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a three-year contract.
|
| 2022-01-15 |
Missed 4 games (covid-19).
|
| 2022-01-10 |
COVID-19, non-roster list.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ECAC | Tournament MVP Tournament MVP | 2015-16 |
| ECAC | All-Tournament Team All-Tournament Team | 2015-16 |
| NCAA | Frozen Four All-Tournament Team Frozen Four All-Tournament Team | 2015-16 |
News
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Rotowire
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Clifton scored the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.
Rotowire
Fri, Dec 22, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Clifton picked up two assists while adding four hits, two shots on net, a blocked shot and a plus-5 rating in Thursday's 9-3 rout of the Maple Leafs.
Scouting Report
Entering his prime, he has yet to show the kind of offensive skills he demonstrated at lower levels. Can move the puck well and has a decent shot. Is fairly useful within his limits but still trying to prove he can hold a regular spot among a team’s top-six defensemen at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Mobile depth defenseman.
