Craig Berube's Latest Comments May Have Just Solidified Fraser Minten's Future
Fraser Minten made his much-awaited return in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup, and Craig Berube was quick to talk about the young forward's impact on the team.
Fraser Minten's performance gave fans and the coaching staff a lot of optimism about the young prospect moving forward.
Fraser Minten played a very good game and Craig Berube didn't hesitate to comment about it
After the game, Craig Berube praised the effort Fraser Minten's gave during the aftergame interview.
They were pretty good. He was solid. It was his first game back, and it has been a while. To me, he was in the right position all night.
Pretty solid all-around game from him. I was happy with him.»
Fraser Minten's return was his first NHL game in several weeks, but he had no signs of rust at all during his return.
At the center of the third line, he brings energy and defensive reliability, which is something the team has been trying to establish in their bottom six since the beginning of the year.
His ability to be in the right position during the game not only limited the other team opportunities but also created a few chances to score for his line.
The rookie showed what has made him a promising prospect for the Leafs since he was drafted.
Even if he didn't find the scoresheet, his presence was felt in puck battles, defensive coverage and transition play.
Fraser Minten's performance was a reminder of why the Maple Leafs are excited about his potential to contribute as a regular in their lineup in the very near future.
Fraser Minten's return adds an encouraging layer of depth and polyvalence and if he can continue to build on this performance, he may become a big piece in Toronto's efforts to have a good run during the playoff run this year.
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