He's been buried on the 3rd pair carrying a struggling Clifton for most of the season. Now he's with Carlo and taking off.
I like Clifton, and was hoping he'd establish himself this year but he's had a slow start. I don't think it helps that they're both smaller guys either. Gryz-Carlo is a great pair. When Miller comes back, Graz-Miller will be a great pair too.
Clifton had a bit of a rough start to the year, no question, but I think he's been better in the last 3 games or so. Improved decision-making, sharper with his break-outs and positioning, and tougher on the puck. He's still making the occasional silly or careless move, but there have been less of them.
More work to do, and I still want to see how Miller looks as an alternative when he's fit and ready, but if Cliffy keeps going the way he has in the last week he'll be fine.