It perfectly describes what ideally is a big part of the way the Penguins play. But it hasn't been, with the Penguins finding themselves pinned in their own zone (and then outshot) quite regularly. Be it because of some of their players struggling to start the season, or because of adjustments to the way they play compared to last season, or a combination of both. It's clear that it needs to change.
Clendening is known for being a very good puck-mover, which makes him perfect for the Penguins. Similar to the way Scuderi hurts the Penguins by just being on the ice, Clendening has a good chance of helping them in small, but important ways.