Yeah, I'm not saying Sutter is an offensive superstar by any means, but I do think his offensive skill is underrated when it's considered equal to, say, Beagle's. Sutter pulls a lot of slick stick-handling moves that Beagle hasn't been able to do for five years and as a result, definitely is more capable in an offensive role.
I agree he's not worth what he's being paid, but I wouldn't mind a cheap deal for him upon the expiry of his current one, as you indicated.