LongtimeLeafsufferer
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I don't think so many understand the situation. If the Leafs had claimed him on waivers, they would had to place on the NHL club. Clifford cleared waivers so the Leafs traded for him, and put on waivers, he cleared again, so the he's a Marlie.
Leafs are in big trouble if they have so many injuries to their wingers, if they have to promote him to the Leafs. I suppose the Marlies needed a winger, so why not. He was raised nearby so maybe he can see his family more than if he was on the St Louis AHL team