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Kyle Clifford Retires After 13 NHL Seasons to Join Maple Leafs Development Staff

The two-time Stanley Cup winner transitions from the ice to mentoring prospects in Toronto’s development department.

Overview

  • Clifford closes out a 13-year career with 753 regular-season games played across the Kings, Maple Leafs and Blues, totaling 66 goals and 78 assists.
  • He captured Stanley Cup titles in 2012 and 2014 with the Kings and added four goals and 12 assists over 65 playoff games.
  • In 2024-25 he suited up for 17 games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, recording four goals and four assists before announcing his retirement.
  • He will join the Maple Leafs’ player development group alongside former NHLers Nik Antropov, Jake Muzzin and Patrick O’Sullivan to work with emerging talent.
  • Known for his physical style and leadership since debuting full-time in 2010-11, Clifford is poised to shape the next generation of players.