Clark was once a promising young defender for Anaheim, but this season saw his quest for an NHL career moved to the Avalanche
Mat Clark was one of the first rookies we monitored here at Anaheim Calling. He was chosen with the 37th overall pick in the 2009 entry Draft. I have a distinct memory of Arthur and I at the Ponda Center watching Clark fall back to cover for Scott Niedermayer on a 2-on-1 after scotty had been caught up ice. Clark Played it perfectly, staying in the passing lane and slowly drifting over to close the distance on the puck carrier, before finally laying out and completely taking away the passing lane.