Former Bruins Connor Clifton

[rocketdan9]

Except for one rookie mistake (penalty due to puck over boards)... thought he played well

Good power skater. Had a very good rush out of the D zone, faking out a stars player up the middle

Love the right hand hammer on Spezza

Who played better last night? Zboril or Clifton?

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[Clint Eastwood]

Zboril had a few bad turnovers and looked sort of nervous. Clifton was enjoyable to watch though hammering Spezza and that one rush to set up Pasta with a beautiful chance.

 

[00BW]

That was my first time seeing him play and he definitely fits the bill as advertised at being wild and semi-untamed. I can't imagine how all over the place he used to be if this the what they worked with him all last year to get under control.

He had some awesome moments, some bad moments, and some interesting moments. He's certainly entertaining which will win him fans like the Globe Reporter.

 

[rocketdan9]

Zboril had a few bad turnovers and looked sort of nervous. Clifton was enjoyable to watch though hammering Spezza and that one rush to set up Pasta with a beautiful chance.

That was nice

 

[BMC]

Clifton looked like he was having a blast out there. And I love the way he hammered Spezza

 

[rocketdan9]

Clifton is a different animal in that he has an over abundance of confidence (similar to McAvoy) so they let him loose with 18 and then 20 minutes. They are not worried about him getting down on himself as evidence by his continued good play after that one bad turnover for the goal against.

+1

And another penalty due to puck over the boards??

Lol

 

[The National]

I think he played solid again tonight against the Yotes — besides the cough up that led to the goal he looked good

Great at separating players from the puck. Moves the puck well too. Seems like DS picked up a good one here.

For now

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Bruins RHD depth is poor after McAvoy/Chara. This kid is showing he could potentially be a bottom pairing option, which is really all he'd have to be here. Obviously a brutal giveaway that led directly to a goal, but other than that, a lot more good. He plays bigger than his size, and I love his swagger out there. Also love how he isn't afraid of throwing the body around.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Bruins RHD depth is poor after McAvoy/Chara. This kid is showing he could potentially be a bottom pairing option, which is really all he'd have to be here. Obviously a brutal giveaway that led directly to a goal, but other than that, a lot more good. He plays bigger than his size, and I love his swagger out there. Also love how he isn't afraid of throwing the body around.

I wouldn’t say that the B’s RH D depth is poor. Moore, Grizz, UV, Zboril, and Lauzon can all play the right side, and AA looked good in Camp and is in the pipeline.

I have all of those guys ahead of Clifton, who appears to be your classic “trick or treat” guy, where you don’t know what you are going to get from shift to shift.

Cassidy cracked a pretty funny joke last night in his post-game about talking to Clifton about the glass in the AHL being higher than NHL glass

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I wouldn’t say that the B’s RH D depth is poor. Moore, Grizz, UV, Zboril, and Lauzon can all play the right side, and AA looked good in Camp and is in the pipeline.

I have all of those guys ahead of Clifton, who appears to be your classic “trick or treat” guy, where you don’t know what you are going to get from shift to shift.

Cassidy cracked a pretty funny joke last night in his post-game about talking to Clifton about the glass in the AHL being higher than NHL glass

Should have been more clear. Meant right handed defenseman. I do think that's important to having that RH on the point. They have McAvoy, Carlo, and Miller at the NHL level. After Andersson and Clifton, there isn't much for RHD.

 

[whatsbruin]

I wouldn’t say that the B’s RH D depth is poor. Moore, Grizz, UV, Zboril, and Lauzon can all play the right side, and AA looked good in Camp and is in the pipeline.

I have all of those guys ahead of Clifton, who appears to be your classic “trick or treat” guy, where you don’t know what you are going to get from shift to shift.

Cassidy cracked a pretty funny joke last night in his post-game about talking to Clifton about the glass in the AHL being higher than NHL glass

Yeah, but it isn't just rookies shooting it over the glass. Chara has done it this year, as have others. Every D'man does it.

 

[rocketdan9]

Yeah, but it isn't just rookies shooting it over the glass. Chara has done it this year, as have others. Every D'man does it.

2 games in a row, 1st 2 games ?

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Yeah, but it isn't just rookies shooting it over the glass. Chara has done it this year, as have others. Every D'man does it.

If you have an issue with the statement, let Cassidy know. He mentioned it, not me

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I knew nothing about Cifton before he came up to the NHL, so I was pleasantly surprised to see a guy who was anything but bland.

Am very interested to see what kind of career he ends up having. Obviously needs to stay reeled in, but the last thing you want to do is take away any of that energy.

 

[Gordoff]

That was my first time seeing him play and he definitely fits the bill as advertised at being wild and semi-untamed. I can't imagine how all over the place he used to be if this the what they worked with him all last year to get under control.

He had some awesome moments, some bad moments, and some interesting moments. He's certainly entertaining which will win him fans like the Globe Reporter.

This team definitely NEEDS his swagger. Very enjoyable to watch with so many vanilla players going thru the motions, afraid to step over the line and make mistakes.

 

[Krupp]

I didn't know he fought against Spezza in Dallas, but I like him all the more now that I've seen the fight....

 

[rocketdan9]

I didn't know he fought against Spezza in Dallas, but I like him all the more now that I've seen the fight....

not really a fight...But Spezza was being "I'am a vet entitled" azz

Clifton was going to walk away but Spezza dropped the gloves then got a right hand hammer

good moment

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The Quinnipiac Kid?

Sounds great if you can pronounce it.

 

[ON3M4N]

Apparently Clifton's first NHL point on JFK's goal vs DET was taken back as the goal was changed to unassisted.

 

[ON3M4N]

The Quinnipiac Kid?

Sounds great if you can pronounce it.

Quinn-A-Pee-Ak is how its pronounced here locally.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

"Small but aggressive, right-handed defenseman who is not afraid to take the body; backs down from nobody."

"June 2018 – Originally drafted in the fifth round in 2013 by Arizona, the two sides could not come to a contract agreement and Clifton was instead signed to an AHL deal with the Providence Bruins in 2017. Prior to joining the P-Bruins he spent four years playing for Quinnipiac University. Clifton enjoyed some offensive success in his final two seasons of NCAA competition, including a 28 point campaign in 43 games in 2015-2016. But it is his aggressive play style that will most likely get him to the NHL. After a less that stellar start to the season, Clifton’s play and consistency improved all season and he turned his AHL "


Wow long road to the big show. Won't be hard for the fans to get behind him.

 

[Blowfish]

"Small but aggressive, right-handed defenseman who is not afraid to take the body; backs down from nobody."

"June 2018 – Originally drafted in the fifth round in 2013 by Arizona, the two sides could not come to a contract agreement and Clifton was instead signed to an AHL deal with the Providence Bruins in 2017. Prior to joining the P-Bruins he spent four years playing for Quinnipiac University. Clifton enjoyed some offensive success in his final two seasons of NCAA competition, including a 28 point campaign in 43 games in 2015-2016. But it is his aggressive play style that will most likely get him to the NHL. After a less that stellar start to the season, Clifton’s play and consistency improved all season and he turned his AHL "


Wow long road to the big show. Won't be hard for the fans to get behind him.

Nailed it!
Small but aggressive, right-handed defenseman who is not afraid to take the body; backs down from nobody."

 

[Gator Mike]

Credit to the organization... the young defensemen who have been pressed into service of late (Lauzon, Clifton, Vaakanainen, Zboril, etc.) have all had varying degrees of success. Not sure there's a future in Boston for all them just due to numbers, but they all look as if they can play.

Been pretty impressed with Clifton.

 

[22Brad Park]

He was really good vs Leafs tonite.His passes are out of the zone and bang right on the tape.

 

[tremha]

the kid has moxie. love the way he plays. is a gamer for sure. will get better with structure but his natural tendencies you can't teach.