Lightning fan weighing in. Purcell is better than Clifford by a lightyear. Better shooter, better puck handler, better at almost everything by my judgment. However, Purcell as a player is absolutely maddening. If I had 5 dollars for every I yelled "TEDDY SHOOT IT!" over the past few years I'd have enough for the down payment for that house me and the missus are looking at. It was nice to see him get that PPG and I wish him nothing but success in Edmonton. However, don't be surprised if you find Purcell going 10 games at a time without a goal and expect to reach a boiling point when any of RNH, Eberle, Hall or Yak are in a funk and the scoring depth that a guy like Purcell is supposed to add is non-existent.
Clifford on the other hand, at least he is consistent... he is a grinder and doesn't let you down doing it.