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Minten is a 6'1” forward who had 55 points in 67 games for Logan Stankoven's team, in the WHL. Minten is listed at 185 lb, and it has been reported he feels he ...

I believe he’s going to play and he’s going to carve out a role. While he lacks the off-puck timing characteristic of NHL finishers, he shifts between the net front and outer slot to maximize his odds of getting a feed. I think while Fraser might not have the ability to make a series of high-end dangles in succession and become a star, he does have all the tools to succeed at the next levels. He’s a heady three-zone player who makes smart, calculated choices with the puck and can flash skill through his hands and playmaking when opportunities present themselves. They would show a play and then the screen would go black. The more I watch Fraser play, the more I just see no real reason why he can’t play at the pace, flow, and physicality of high-end pro hockey.