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Originally Posted by thespeckledkiwi
I've always liked Clutterbuck. I think he was one of the best draft picks in Minnesota's history. What Clutterbuck is doing is what I think the Brass thought Gillies was going to turn out to be, maybe a bit better. A guy that can skate, can hit, chip in a few goals, but was a very high energy, grinder that is a pain in the ass to play against.
The one play that really defines Clutterbuck's year so far is the one in Columbus where he eliminated two players and scored a goal.
He's never going to be a 20-30 goal scorer but he'll get 10-15, maybe even 20 at his peak and probably 20 assists.
For what we are paying the guy and what he's been doing for the team, I think he's a bargain. He's the type of player you hate playing against but love to have on your team.
Oen drawback is when he fights. Get rid of the shield!
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Gillies is expected to be, yes, aside from the near half-foot height difference. Gillies certainly hasn't busted yet though. Until he's placed on waivers because he's not good enough to play in the league and has hit the pro experience to qualify for waivers, there is hope for him. No one thought he'd be in the NHL at 19, and obviously he shouldn't have.
Until he proves himself capable of 20+ goals consistently, he isn't a 2M+ player in my books, so his contract is about right for value, and keeps him an RFA when it expires, so good term as well.
