Former Bruins Connor Clifton

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....Steve Kampfer looked pretty good here too back in his first stint with the Bruins....

he did. he put up crazy pluses, even relative to the stars he skated with. Clifton's start has been similar, but from a less flashy more structured style that should be possible to maintain and improve. he seems like the real deal. I liked Kampfer, who makes a good seventh/eighth now; I am happy to have him back, but I'd happily cut him to keep Clifton.

 

[PacificNWBruin]

I’ve been impressed with his play. He kept up with Barzal and played the body on him early last night in the 1st. Most people get burned there. He also plays with an edge and likes to hit. Diamond in the rough.

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

Had no idea who he was when he came up but he certainly had looked pretty solid so far. Thing is once everyone is heth he definitely sits with Miller, Carlo and McAvoy ahead of him. Would be fine with him as the 7th D over Kampfer though.

 

[rocketdan9]

Had no idea who he was when he came up but he certainly had looked pretty solid so far. Thing is once everyone is heth he definitely sits with Miller, Carlo and McAvoy ahead of him. Would be fine with him as the 7th D over Kampfer though.

Clifton is on his way to become a regular imo. If not this season, then next

 

[Dr Hook]

Had no idea who he was when he came up but he certainly had looked pretty solid so far. Thing is once everyone is heth he definitely sits with Miller, Carlo and McAvoy ahead of him. Would be fine with him as the 7th D over Kampfer though.

Agree, Kampfer can go to Providence and help stabilize the blue line there and probably do a fantastic job of it. I know he's been okay at times in a difficult situation, but the more he plays the more we see why he's never established himself as an NHL regular. While Clifton might be another Kampfer in the long run, he's showing some real potential right now and it makes more sense to give him the shot. That said, I do wonder whether he is better off in the press box or playing regular Providence minutes, assuming we ever get a 100% healthy blue line.

 

[BMC]

I'd prefer Clifton over Kampfer as the 7th defenseman. In addition to his ability I love his guts & brass, he's not afraid of anyone out there. Jason Spezza sure found that out

 

[Tampbear]

I would send him to Providence over keeping him as the 7th right now, reports from Providence was that he was easily the most improved player over the course of last year and I don't think spending more time under Leach would be bad for him. If a RD goes down we can easily call him up and stick him back in the lineup. I don't know what he will turn out to be but his rapid improvement on D is really encouraging because he always had the offensive game.

 

[MillerTime86]

I would send him to Providence over keeping him as the 7th right now, reports from Providence was that he was easily the most improved player over the course of last year and I don't think spending more time under Leach would be bad for him. If a RD goes down we can easily call him up and stick him back in the lineup. I don't know what he will turn out to be but his rapid improvement on D is really encouraging because he always had the offensive game.

Agreed. He’s better off playing in Providence than sitting as the 7th defenseman. That’s Kampfer’s job. If Clifton is needed, he’s an hour away. Would rather see him continue with his development than sitting.

 

[TCB]

I'd prefer Clifton over Kampfer as the 7th defenseman. In addition to his ability I love his guts & brass, he's not afraid of anyone out there. Jason Spezza sure found that out

I think he's the answer as the the second line RW. Give him a try once everyone returns healthy he can skate,hit and has some offense. Id rather see Wagner,Acciari in the press-box than him and if need be you can always put him back on d if circumstances arise.

Of course this is just tongue and cheek but I do like the emotion he brings and I feel he could play forward if need be and I would most certainly rather see him in the line-up over Acciari and Wagner.

 

[ODAAT]

I think he's the answer as the the second line RW. Give him a try once everyone returns healthy he can skate,hit and has some offense. Id rather see Wagner,Acciari in the press-box than him and if need be you can always put him back on d if circumstances arise.

Of course this is just tongue and cheek but I do like the emotion he brings and I feel he could play forward if need be and I would most certainly rather see him in the line-up over Acciari and Wagner.

why not? Buff played forward, many may not recall as he wasn`t exactly a star up there but Boychuk, while in Colorado was used as a forward, can`t hurt at this stage

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Thought he looked good tonight . Wouldn’t mind if he has to play the occasional game in the playoffs on the 3rd pair .

 

[rocketdan9]

Thought he looked good tonight . Wouldn’t mind if he has to play the occasional game in the playoffs on the 3rd pair .

He should make the team next season

Has a doughty feel to his game. I liked how he tried to get the offense going by taking puck into the o zone himself after the Jets scored the 4th goal

 

[22Brad Park]

This kid can play and not afraid to be hit to move pucks.Very impressed by him tonite just as I was earlier in season by him.

 

[Number8]

This kid can play and not afraid to be hit to move pucks.Very impressed by him tonite just as I was earlier in season by him.

Agree totally. Say what you will about our depth at forward, our D is very deep IMO.

 

[rocketdan9]

Agree totally. Say what you will about our depth at forward, our D is very deep IMO.

Yes. And also Vaaka, Louzan, Axelsson

 

[Tmac37]

I like watching this guy play.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Clifton is like a poor man's Charlie McAvoy.

For a guy who is like 9th on our depth chart or whatever that's pretty high praise.

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Clifton is like a poor man's Charlie McAvoy.

For a guy who is like 9th on our depth chart or whatever that's pretty high praise.

Think he’s pretty close to what people expected Colin Miller to be. My favorite aspect of Clifton’s game is his energy. He comes off the bench and plays each shift like he has a chance to win the game.

 

[Kalus]

Think he’s pretty close to what people expected Colin Miller to be. My favorite aspect of Clifton’s game is his energy. He comes off the bench and plays each shift like he has a chance to win the game.

Good call. He is so aggressive, my eyes are drawn to him every time he takes the ice.

I hope he carves out a nice career for himself. Will be interesting to see what the Bruins do with him. He's a nice asset to have with just a $725k cap hit through next year and it looks like he is still an RFA after. At worst, he is a good contributor in Providence.

 

[DominicT]

He should make the team next season

Has a doughty feel to his game. I liked how he tried to get the offense going by taking puck into the o zone himself after the Jets scored the 4th goal

I would really like to hear (read) the explanation on the bolded if you have the time.

Thanks

 

[Ratty]

I would really like to hear (read) the explanation on the bolded if you have the time.

Thanks

Not the rocket man, but,
Doughty: valiant, fearless, daring, according to Miriam-Webster dictionary.

 

[chizzler]

Think he’s pretty close to what people expected Colin Miller to be. My favorite aspect of Clifton’s game is his energy. He comes off the bench and plays each shift like he has a chance to win the game.

I don’t see it. Last time I saw him in Providence he was like the leader of the D. He was directing things in the ice. He was the go to minutes guy and was involved in almost every fasit of the game. I did see that in Colin at all.

 

[DominicT]

I don’t see it. Last time I saw him in Providence he was like the leader of the D. He was directing things in the ice. He was the go to minutes guy and was involved in almost every fasit of the game. I did see that in Colin at all.

So, what can we learn from this?

 

[NDiesel]

I don’t see it. Last time I saw him in Providence he was like the leader of the D. He was directing things in the ice. He was the go to minutes guy and was involved in almost every fasit of the game. I did see that in Colin at all.

Exactly - he's what we expected Colin to be, not what he was.

 

[chizzler]

Exactly - he's what we expected Colin to be, not what he was.

To me, Colin was an offensive guy but didn’t really run things or was vocal. IDK. I wasn’t in the locker room. I saw a leader down there directing every time he was on the ice. Different players.