A skilled, puck-moving defenseman is something the Bruins organization has long coveted. Torey Krug and Charlie McAvoy are a pair of examples that toned their puck-moving skills in Providence before making the jump to Boston. Connor Clifton, another offensive-minded defenseman, hopes to follow in their footsteps.
With three goals and ten assists in 30 games this season, Clifton fits the puck-moving mold. His skillset gives the P-Bruins a chance to score every time he touches the ice.
“I think it’s about timing,” Clifton said about his offensive prowess. “You don’t want to be running all over the ice.