When Clutterbuck, the Wild’s third-round pick in 2006, left for Houston the following season, Tavares’ production “slipped” to 40 goals and 118 points.
“I realized last year how much I missed Cal’s presence,” Tavares said earlier this year. “He always had guys looking over their shoulders. He made guys second guess things and turn pucks over, and that created a lot of opportunities for myself.”
Clutterbuck said the most infamous hit was on superpest Patrick Kaleta, the former Peterborough Pete who now plays for the Buffalo Sabres. Kaleta used to take runs at Tavares every game until …
“I hit him with a football block,” Clutterbuck said, laughing. “He was going into kill Johnny and I came out of nowhere and just hammered him. Just laid him out. He never hit Johnny again. Johnny was the franchise guy and my job was to make sure nothing too crazy happened to him.”
Tavares said Clutterbuck “wasn’t always the most-liked guy in the league. I think he probably was the least.”
- eichiefs9

Noticed Kaleta running JT this season(hated him). Interesting there's a a history there. Can't wait till we play Buffalo, now. Hey Cal - start working on your shooting - if you're gonna ride the top line, you gotta produce.

not when LL follows with trading for schneider.
Nino for a tougher upgrade of Boyes and a 3rd round pick is nothing to be praised.
Horton would be the idea available combo of scoring/toughness winger to play with JT.
Goes to show how if you(or your agent) piss Garth off, he'll banish your ass and drop you like 3rd period French.
- jmo16

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 44s
#Isles now have the NHL's hits leaders for the past 5 seasons: Matt Martin (2011-13) and Clutterbuck (2008-11).

I know, it's funny though that a lot of mock drafts had the Isles taking Horvat.
- shinkdew

He's the guy I wanted. There's still a lot of good players left. Zadorov, Wennberg, Shinkaruk, Mantha, Erne, Pulock just to name a few.

Didn't Matt Martin play on the first line in Juniors to protect Stamkos? Doesn't mean these guys are NHL first liners. I like getting Clutterbuck here...nothing against the guy and I'll cheer my heart out for him. Just don't like the trade, and a first line of Moulson-Tavares-Clutterbuck doesn't scream elite talent to me, except the center spot, obviously.
- UIF

Clutterbuck isn't playing on the first line. He's a third line talent. The isles aren't done yet. October is still months away.

Guess any chance of luongo being an islander again are now dead. WOW!! That is why lamoriello is the longest tenured GM in the NHL. The devils now have the successor to brodeur.
- The Iceman

........all a part of Barfs master plan......

He's the guy I wanted. There's still a lot of good players left. Zadorov, Wennberg, Shinkaruk, Mantha, Erne, Pulock just to name a few.
- eichiefs9

I don't care who they pick, it's not like they have any shot at making the team for the next 2-3 years.

So the only clip they can find of Morrisey is him bouncing off of a forward and then losing the puck?

Clutterbuck isn't playing on the first line. He's a third line talent. The isles aren't done yet. October is still months away.
- Jethro09

if the Isles added Horton as a UFA suddenly the whole team looks a bit deeper and better equipped for playoff hockey.

I don't care who they pick, it's not like they have any shot at making the team for the next 2-3 years.
- shinkdew

Trade the pick!!

if the Isles added Horton as a UFA suddenly the whole team looks a bit deeper and better equipped for playoff hockey.
- Isles_since_6

He's gonna be too expensive. Wanted 6 years $6M per from Boston.

Michael Grabner ‏@grabs40 1m
Welcome cal clutterbuck..now I won't be @mattymarts17 only competition in the hit department #watchout

So the only clip they can find of Morrisey is him bouncing off of a forward and then losing the puck?
- UIF

*snicker*

that is funny

Either Zadorov or Mantha probably, unless we trade... Crazy.

Xxkeaner17xX

He's gonna be too expensive. Wanted 6 years $6M per from Boston.
- eichiefs9

oh I know it's likely a pipedream, but I'll keep dreaming for another week

Michael Grabner ‏@grabs40 1m
Welcome cal clutterbuck..now I won't be @mattymarts17 only competition in the hit department #watchout
- jimmc7722

Cizkikas Martin Mcdonald Clutterbuck

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 44s
#Isles now have the NHL's hits leaders for the past 5 seasons: Matt Martin (2011-13) and Clutterbuck (2008-11).
- jimmc7722

you can never have too much toughness... the price was higher than necessary, tho

Cizkikas Martin Mcdonald Clutterbuck
- mighty13duck

ouch

Prefer Mantha based on Nino departure

Xxkeaner17xX

Prefer Mantha based on Nino departure

Xxkeaner17xX
- keaner17

Or Adam Erne.

Valentin Zykov, LW, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

Either Zadorov or Mantha probably, unless we trade... Crazy.

Xxkeaner17xX
- keaner17

Here we go!!!

Mantha or Zadorov???

Wouldn't be surprised in the least if Snow trades down a couple spots.

of course a commercial

if the Isles added Horton as a UFA suddenly the whole team looks a bit deeper and better equipped for playoff hockey.
- Isles_since_6

The bidding will be pretty steep and Horton knows it. You don't walk from a Cup contender for no good reason.

of course a commercial
- brodydog29

Hahaha.

I was just thinking the same thing!!!!