Clifford, 30, has skated in two games with St. Louis this season, registering one assist. In 728 career NHL games between Los Angeles, Toronto and St. Louis, Clifford has recorded 140 career points (65 goals, 75 assists) while adding 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 64 playoff games. The Ayr, Ontario native is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Kings in both 2012 and 2014.
Clifford was previously acquired by Toronto in a trade with Los Angeles on February 5, 2020. He skated in 16 regular season games with the Maple Leafs, recording three points (one goal, two assists) and added one assist in four playoff games.
Clifford was originally taken by Los Angeles in the second round (35th overall) of the 2009 NHL Draft.