What an incredible story it would be, for the 19-year-old Fraser Minten to make the Toronto Maple Leafs roster out of training camp for even just a nine-game stint. It would show the massive step he's taken and his ability to grow and adapt to the pro game against NHLers, and he can spend more time with his bestie Matthew Knies!
He still has quite the outside chance at making the team – though I'll say it's a better chance than for Nick Robertson – but the fact that the possibility is there this late into training camp is a massive source of hope. I'm a big fan of Fraser Minten and what kind of player he'll be in 3-4 years, and I'll say what he is right now might be valuable for the Leafs! He probably could play a offensive fourth line centre role, or even a sheltered scoring third line spot.
We'll have to wait and see, but I'm rooting for this to happen.
Sheldon Keefe impressed with how Fraser Minten, 19, held his own against Nick Suzuki & Kirby Dach in Montreal
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 4, 2023
Set up practice today to see how things would look with Matthews-Tavares-Minten-Kampf down the middle
Kamloops Blazer in contention to make team out of camp@TSN_Edge
John Klingberg is probably not going to be an LTIR candidate for the beginning of the season (and we've talked extensively in the comments that it wouldn't really change the team's finances beyond extending some looks at fringe players for an extra few weeks, losing Klingberg itself is a bigger loss than the benefits from the space gained).
Sheldon Keefe says John Klingberg is close to getting back on the ice ... may skate tomorrow @TSN_Edge
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 4, 2023
Nylander's back on the wing, as promised. He's just on the wrong wing, IMO.
Leafs Ice Chips - William Nylander moved back to the wing on a line with John Tavares and Max Domi, a move Sheldon Keefe explained was to get Fraser Minten in to the mix.
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) October 4, 2023
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Leafs practice lines
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 4, 2023
Bertuzzi - Matthews - Marner
Domi - Tavares - Nylander
McMann - Kampf - Reaves
Knies - Minten - Jarnkrok
Gregor - Holmberg - Lafferty
Clifford, Robertson
Rielly - Brodie
McCabe - Benoit
Giordano - Liljegren
Lagesson / Lajoie - Kokkonen@TSN_Edge
Here's the list of waivers players this morning. Still no one of interest yet.
Waivers Oct 4https://t.co/dxblIaQW6w
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) October 4, 2023
** Click on 'Show More' at the bottom for full list 👇
Placed:#ANA
Robert Hagg
Colton White#BOS
Jayson Megna#BUF
Brett Murray#MIN
Jujhar Khaira
Vinni Lettieri
Dakota Mermis
Nic Petan#NJD
Cal Foote#NSH
Mark Jankowski#SJS…
Nikita Grebyonkin and Brandon Lisowsky were in action yesterday. Greb had two assists, while Liso scored a hat trick!
#LeafsForever prospect Nikita Grebyonkin with a nice rush and a slick pass for the primary assist. He has 3 goals and 2 assists in 14 KHL games so far this season, and is now settling into a regular top 6 spot. pic.twitter.com/0uOEY9bEbP
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) October 4, 2023
#LeafsForever prospect Nikita Grebyonkin with another pass in today's game, earning him a secondary assist. He's up to 6 points in 14 KHL games. pic.twitter.com/AsYBpiANM6
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) October 4, 2023
#LeafsForever prospect Brandon Lisowsky scored his 2nd goal of the season on the powerplay, a sharp angle snipe. He has 5 points in 5 games. pic.twitter.com/DwebblnQRa
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) October 5, 2023
#LeafsForever prospect Brandon Lisowsky with a blast from the point for his second goal of the game, and third of the season. pic.twitter.com/F47XjXYIik
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) October 5, 2023
#LeafsForever prospect Brandon Lisowsky finishes his excellent night with the empty net goal for the 🎩🎩🎩 trick. He has 4 goals and 3 assists in 5 games to start the year.
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) October 5, 2023
The 2003 Team Canada World Juniors scandal is back in the news as investigations continue. Still no news on the 2018 case.
The Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate a historical sexual assault that is alleged to have occurred in the city during the 2002-03 World Juniors and involved members of Canada's team, a police spokesman told TSN.
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) October 4, 2023
Story from @rwesthead: https://t.co/FePY7ynwi9
Stop being shit, WHL. And Fire Bill Peters before he hurts a minor again, Lethbridge.
The WHL announced today Wenatchee Wild Head Coach Kevin Constantine has been suspended indefinitely, after it was determined through an independent investigation he violated the WHL Standard of Conduct policies.
— The WHL (@TheWHL) October 4, 2023
DETAILS | https://t.co/rtpwgK9Ffp pic.twitter.com/YQEi43e6Av
One note on the Leafs and Timmins not being out for an extremely long time. Other notes around the league. The cap could be as high as $88 million next season.
Post BoG written 32:https://t.co/HVLSd0THal
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 5, 2023
RIP, Chris Snow.

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