Five Questions: Clarkson on rise to 30-goal scorer March 12, 2013 – Newark, New Jersey - Dan Rosen, NHL.com, Senior Writer

NEWARK, N.J. -- David Clarkson has gone from an undrafted, unknown, unproven, 21-year-old free agent to a 30-goal scorer and one of the most important players on the New Jersey Devils.

He's become a voice of reason inside the Devils' dressing room and a go-to threat in all phases of the game on the ice. He's developed a close friendship with future Hall of Fame goalie Martin Brodeur, one that extends off the ice to their wives. Clarkson also has taken on an active role as a Devils' representative for the fast-growing Hockey in Newark program.

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Source: Dan Rosen, NHL.com, Senior Writer