I believe this is a wise selection. Although Clifton may project to have a higher offensive upside, I think Lauzon has the higher projection overall.
This selection reminds me of Vegas selecting Brayden McNabb from the Kings -- as both players have had similar developmental milestones. McNabb turned out to be an excellent selection who is now consistently playing top 4 minutes (top 2, arguably).
It's also wise for Seattle to target Centers and Right Handed Defensemen in the selection process and draft, as those positions are historically difficult to fill via free agency and trades.
Keep up the good work Mr. Maloughney -- I appreciate this process.