Nov 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten (39) reacts after scoring his first career NHL goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e2cb3dd7-f7ef-4dcd-b7fa-ba9cae8496d6.jpeg] Nov 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten (39) reacts after scoring his first career NHL goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Boston Bruins have recalled forward Fraser Minten from the AHL’s Providence Bruins, the team announced on X on Saturday [https://x.com/NHLBruins/status/1908514141150605786]. The 20-year-old is set to make his debut with the club on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The former Toronto Maple Leafs prospect will be wearing No. 93 with the Bruins, flipping the digits from the No. 39 he wore in Toronto. Minten’s call-up comes as the NHL Bruins have lost 10 straight games, figuring that the team could use a boost and a chance to see what they have in the promising forward – who had three goals, four assists, and seven points in 10 games with their AHL affiliate. “The reports that we got from Providence were that he's been a very reliable, smart player...he's been playing well down there, and it's an opportunity for the organization to get a look at him,” head coach Joe Sacco told reporters pre-game. Originally drafted 38th overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Minten has appeared in 19 career NHL games — all with Toronto. He recorded two goals and two assists during the 2024-25 season, with all four points coming after his initial four-game stint in the 2023-24 campaign, where he failed to record a point. His path to Boston came on March 7, trade deadline day, when he was dealt to the Bruins as part of a package in exchange for defenseman Brandon Carlo. Before the deal, he had posted 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in 26 games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies in his first season in the AHL. 'It Was A Bit Stressful': Former Maple Leafs Prospect Fraser Minten Reacts To Boston Trade, Taking On Former Team In Bruins Debut [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FNHLTML%2Fcontent-images%2F4c580908-5482-4ca5-ad31-a194c06f2493.webp?alt=media] 'It Was A Bit Stressful': Former Maple Leafs Prospect Fraser Minten Reacts To Boston Trade, Taking On Former Team In Bruins Debut Minten made his Providence debut against the Marlies on Wednesday night in Toronto. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/it-was-a-bit-stressful-former-maple-leafs-prospect-fraser-minten-reacts-to-boston-trade-taking-on-former-team-in-bruins-debut] Despite his 19 games of experience, Minten never had the chance to play in Boston or stepped foot in the city. "Never skated at this rink before and never been in this city before, so it's all new stuff...I'm just going to play hard like I've been playing in Providence and be a reliable, hard-working guy,” he told reporters [https://x.com/NHLBruins/status/1908550965604528279], ahead of the game. It’s the mark of a fresh start for Minten in the NHL and perhaps a helping hand for the 29th-ranked Bruins, who look to end their current skid with six games remaining on the regular-season schedule. Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwytvfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] to never miss a story.
