Yeah, Smith is getting the "it was his linemates" treatment. He also doesn't pop at 5 on 5 like Cutter does.
As a Sharks fan who will have to deal with Cutter, my sober assessment is that he's not likely going to become a perennial 1st liner, but he will be a pain in the ass to play against. He just has that edge to him. I would foresee more like a 50-60 point winger, especially on a center-heavy ANA team. No expert though. Could see him struggling with playing a sound NHL 2-way game, or becoming a direct power forward top liner.