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Richard Clune | Winger

Team: Nashville Predators
Age / DOB:  (26) / 4/25/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 196
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Richard Clune fought Colorado's Cody McLeod in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss.
Clune now has 84 penalty minutes in 34 games this season. He accumulate about two penalty minutes per game for the rest of the season and also chip in with the occasional point. Mar 30 - 5:52 PM

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The NHL has decided not to suspend or fine Rich Clune for his late hit on Artem Anisimov.

Clune was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct for interference on that check, which happened in Saturday's Nashville Predators win. It probably helps Clune's cause that Anisimov didn't appear to be injured.
Source: Josh Cooper
Mar 24 - 3:42 PM

Richard Clune scored a penalty shot on Tuesday.

Clune has scored three goals in 39 career games and two have come in his last three contests. Despite his recent success, he only has fantasy value if you're interested in a steady source of PIM.
Mar 13 - 10:57 AM

Richard Clune was fined $1,452.70 for boarding Aaron Palushaj of the Colorado Avalanche Monday.

We thought it would be closer to $1,397.34 but we were wrong. On the serious side, Clune avoided a suspension and just received a fine. He is a fourth line player who picks up some penalty minutes but little else in traditional pools.
Feb 21 - 9:44 AM

Richard Clune netted his first career NHL goal on Tuesday.

Clune, 25, was playing in his 22nd career game. "I’m a little late to the party, but I made it. I’m here," said Clune. "I’m the type of kid, I think I've changed a lot over the years. I used to kind of judge my days on how good hockey was going. I’m not like that anymore. I’m a lot more laid back, so I’m really grateful to be here and just want to remain humble."
Feb 6 - 10:30 AM

Rich Clune is drawing comparisons to Jordin Tootoo.

"He brings that type of element to the team, fearless or plays hard all the time, will engage in fisticuffs if necessary and a real team player," Predators GM David Poile said. "It feels like it’s a good fit." Clune might accumulate more than two penalty minutes per game at the NHL level. Unfortunately his offensive upside is very limited.
Jan 16 - 9:56 AM

The Predators claimed Richard Clune off waivers from the Kings.

Clune racked up 15 points and 253 penalty minutes in 56 games with the Kings' AHL affiliate last season. The Preds don't have a ton of depth at RW, so Clune could be a solid source of PIM if he makes the team.
Jan 15 - 12:44 PM

Richard Clune has agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings.

Clune had 15 points and 253 penalty minutes in 56 AHL games in 2011-12. Obviously, he'd be a nice source of PIM if he ever lands a job as an NHL fourth liner.
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 05:30:00 PM

Richard Clune has ink a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Clune had 22 points and 222 penalty minutes in 66 AHL games last season.
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 05:37:00 PM

The Kings have placed Richard Clune on waivers.

Clune was in a battle for a bottom-six job on Los Angeles this season, but appears to have lost the position to newcomer Kyle Clifford.
Mon, Oct 4, 2010 06:33:00 PM

The L.A. Kings agreed to terms with Richard Clune on a one-year contract.

Clune spent some time on the Kings' third and fourth lines last season, but that represents the peak of his potential. He has no fantasy value.
Source: TSN.ca
Sun, Jul 18, 2010 10:26:00 PM

Richard Clune will not play in Sunday's crucial game against the Canucks due to a shoulder injury.

He sustained a shoulder stinger in a fight with Rick Rypien and will not be able to answer the bell. Consider Clune day-to-day for the time being.
Sun, Apr 25, 2010 08:15:00 AM

Richard Clune may have injured himself during a third period fight with the Canucks Rick Rypien on Friday.

Clune left the ice after the fight in a lot of pain and coach Terry Murray said "I don't know", when asked if Clune was injured. Stay tuned.
Source: LAKings.com
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 07:36:00 AM

Richard Clune has worked out well on the fourth line.

The energy player has been a pleasant surprise since his recall, just before the Olympic break. He only has two assists in nine games, but he has been an agitator on a line with Jarret Stoll and Raitis Ivanans. "We liked him coming out of the training camp," coach Terry Murray said. "He did everything he possibly could to earn the right to be on the hockey club, and unfortunately injuries became a part of the decision, and it became a non-decision. He's an energy player that can bring intensity to the game, change the momentum of the game. He's going to go out and get some hard play. He's going to get into the odd fight here and there, and he's just going to bring that emotional level to the game." Clune has no fantasy value, but is a valued member of the Kings.
Source: LAKings.com
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 09:07:00 AM

Coach Terry Murray was pleased with Richard Clune's NHL debut on Thursday.

Clune started the game on the fourth line but Murray moved him up to the third unit alongside Brad Richardson and Wayne Simmonds early on. "I liked him," coach Terry Murray said. "His first game in the National Hockey League. He brings energy, he brings enthusiasm, he brought some physical play, some grit. He gets around the ice very well. He's a good skater, and he showed some good poise there in pressure situations, to make some plays." While Clune has no fantasy value, he could be a valued member of the Kings.
Source: LAKings.com
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 08:47:00 AM

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