Maple Leafs' Clarkson to visit specialist after taking punch to the face
Toronto Maple Leafs right winger David Clarkson took a left fist from Buffalo Sabres center Cody McCormick to the face in a fight Friday night, and the aftermath kept him off the ice Saturday.
It gets worse. Clarkson's got a date with a doctor:
David Clarkson will see a specialist today for an assessment on his cheekbone.
— David Alter (@dalter) September 27, 2014
It's another unfortunate incident for Clarkson in a preseason game against the Sabres. He was suspended 10 regular-season games last year after leaving the Leafs' bench to protect the honor of Phil Kessel, who then-Sabre John Scott was bullying.
Maybe fighting all the time isn't a good idea for a guy you're paying $5.25MM. Maybe paying that much for a guy who fights a ton is dumb.
— 67Sound (@67sound) September 27, 2014
Clarkson's signed through 2019-20 at a cap hit of $5.25 million. He has a modified no-trade clause, and a full no-movement clause. If you're a Leafs fan, it's best to not think about his contract. Ever.