"Minten ended up going to Boston in the Brandon Carlo trade and Cowan remained with the Maple Leafs. At this point, it's safe to say that trading Minten was a mistake. The 21-year-old has been a solid third-line center for the Bruins. He's put up 12 goals and 23 points, in 50 games. That offensive production is superior to what Nic Roy has provided this season."
"However, the biggest difference between Roy and Minten is that Roy is a much more well-rounded center than Minten. Minten is very much a work in progress, and perfect for a retooling team like the Bruins. But that's not supposed to be the path the Maple Leafs are on. The Leafs are supposed to be a playoff contender with Stanley Cup aspirations."
At the trade deadline the Maple Leafs pursued Mikko Rantanen, offering Mitch Marner and later dangling Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan to Carolina. Rantanen was traded to Dallas, Minten was dealt to Boston in the Brandon Carlo trade, and Cowan stayed in Toronto. Minten has become a productive third-line center for the Bruins with 12 goals and 23 points in 50 games, surpassing Nic Roy's offensive output this season. Roy remains the more well-rounded center while Minten projects as a work in progress fit for a retooling team. Cowan has produced seven goals and 16 points in 39 games and has formed a developing third line with Nick Robertson and Nic Roy.
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