__ In 2022-23, Clarke led the Comets in every offensive category with 25 goals, 33 assists and 58 points. Only three of his 25 goals were scored on the man-advantaged, meaning the right-hand shot did most of his damage at even-strength.
“He had some injuries my first year in Utica,” Coach Dineen said. “He came back from the injury and he’d be the first to agree that things didn’t go well for him in the last half of the year. I think he made a commitment, like he does every summer, and he came in last year wanting to contribute. And he certainly did that. He led our team in scoring.”
Clarke’s offensive abilities easily pass the eye test. The next step in his personal development will come in the defensive areas, which is something he worked to improve this past off-season.
“Trying to focus on things like wall work or defensive zone positioning,” Clarke said. “You try to do game-situation stuff in the summer as much as you can.”
Clarke, 22, has played the past three seasons in the American Hockey League. The 6-foot, 170-pound forward will enter next week’s training camp with the hopes of earning a spot on the NHL roster.
“It’s the most excited I’ve been to come to a Devils camp,” he said. “I have the expectations for myself that I want to make the team, I want to make a push. I think there’s a shot for me if I do the right things. I think it’s an opportunity for me.
“I have a chance if I just do the right things.”__
CrashyBoye
He’s looked pretty decent in the two prospect games thus far. The IQ is there, his skating is fine but could be better and he still needs a little work on finishing. With that being said, Clarke and Nemec were the clear standout players in the two games I watched.
Serenity_Now_09
I’m convinced this could be the next NHL dynasty. Jersey has built such a clean, well balanced roster with so much talent still in the pipeline. It’ll go down as an example of how to properly execute a rebuild and will be the model to follow for the foreseeable future.
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__ In 2022-23, Clarke led the Comets in every offensive category with 25 goals, 33 assists and 58 points. Only three of his 25 goals were scored on the man-advantaged, meaning the right-hand shot did most of his damage at even-strength.
“He had some injuries my first year in Utica,” Coach Dineen said. “He came back from the injury and he’d be the first to agree that things didn’t go well for him in the last half of the year. I think he made a commitment, like he does every summer, and he came in last year wanting to contribute. And he certainly did that. He led our team in scoring.”
Clarke’s offensive abilities easily pass the eye test. The next step in his personal development will come in the defensive areas, which is something he worked to improve this past off-season.
“Trying to focus on things like wall work or defensive zone positioning,” Clarke said. “You try to do game-situation stuff in the summer as much as you can.”
Clarke, 22, has played the past three seasons in the American Hockey League. The 6-foot, 170-pound forward will enter next week’s training camp with the hopes of earning a spot on the NHL roster.
“It’s the most excited I’ve been to come to a Devils camp,” he said. “I have the expectations for myself that I want to make the team, I want to make a push. I think there’s a shot for me if I do the right things. I think it’s an opportunity for me.
“I have a chance if I just do the right things.”__
He’s looked pretty decent in the two prospect games thus far. The IQ is there, his skating is fine but could be better and he still needs a little work on finishing. With that being said, Clarke and Nemec were the clear standout players in the two games I watched.
I’m convinced this could be the next NHL dynasty. Jersey has built such a clean, well balanced roster with so much talent still in the pipeline. It’ll go down as an example of how to properly execute a rebuild and will be the model to follow for the foreseeable future.
Big things to come for Jersey! ❤️