Minor Hockey Talks - Hockey Forum

Connor Clattenburg, captain of the Flint Firebirds, just signed an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers. He was a fifth-round pick, and while his OHL stats might not jump off the page, his size and penalty minutes suggest a player with an edge. Is this a depth signing, or could Clattenburg become a surprise contributor down the road? What kind of player do you think he projects to be at the NHL level? Given his penalty minutes, is he the type of player the Oilers need to add some grit, or is he more of a liability? How much stock do you put in OHL performance when projecting NHL success? Share your thoughts.