Exploring David Clarkson's Toronto roots

David Clarksonwas a Maple Leafs fan growing up, and now he's got a chance to play for his hometown team.

The rugged Toronto native and the Leafs' biggest off-season acquisition showedHockey Night in Canada's Andi Petrilloin an exclusive interviewaround his favourite haunts growing up and talked about what they meant to him as a kid.

Clarkson suited up for his first regular-season game as a member of the Blue & White on Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jacketsafter just serving a 10-game suspension.

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