Fraser Minten reveals what it's like being in the NHL and how he is handling being a healthy scratch
The Leafs drafted Fraser Minten in the second round of the 2022 draft and since his draft selection, his development has taken leaps and bounds forward. He was the surprise of training camp this fall, as his play earned him a spot on the Leafs' roster and forced Nick Robertson to the AHL.
During Minten's time with the Leafs, he has not only had to adjust to the competition on the ice, but also how to take advantage of the resources that are available to him to help him continue to develop. In speaking with Sportsnet, Minten revealed how different the NHL is to the WHL.
After playing in the Leafs' first four games of the season, Minten has found himself a healthy scratch for the last two games - something the Kamloops Blazer is not familiar with. However, he is taking it in stride and doing his best to continue to learn while being out of the lineup.
The Leafs enter game four of their five-game road trip tonight in Dallas where Minten will be a scratch for the third straight game. What this means for Minten is still yet to be determined as he is still eligible to play another five games before burning the first year of his entry-level contract. As Sheldon Keefe alluded to before the road trip, it would be harder to shelter Minten and his minutes on the road, which would force him out against opponents' top lines. The Leafs could very well send Minten back to Kamloops when they return from their road trip, but they could also be waiting to get him back into a few home games where Keefe can protect him a little bit more.
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OCTOBRE 26 | 246 ANSWERS Fraser Minten reveals what it's like being in the NHL and how he is handling being a healthy scratch How long should the Leafs keep Minten? | ||
| Send him back now | 158 | 64.2 % |
| Let him play 9 games | 72 | 29.3 % |
| Burn the first year of his deal and play all year | 16 | 6.5 % |
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