Fraser
Minten
C · BOS · Balanced · Around average
- PAL
- 44
- WAR
- 0.9
- Value
- 61
- PTS
- 35
2025-26№ 180 / 615
Fraser Minten (Boston Bruins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Fraser Minten
#93CPlays: Centre · 79% of faceoffs
Boston Bruins
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 94 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : July 4, 2004 · Vancouver, Canada
Drafted : 2022 · TOR · round 2, pick #38
Contract : $875,000 · 2022-23 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $87,500
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Boston Bruins | 18 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| 2025-26 | Boston Bruins | 82 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 20 |
| 2024-25 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 124 | 26 | 25 | 51 | 44 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Fraser Minten: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 17 G, 18 A, 35 PTS, +21 +/-, 15:33 TOI. WAR 0.9 (180th of 615) · PAL 44, around average.
In 2025-26, Fraser Minten, 22, posts a PAL Rating of 44 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.9 ranks 180th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
On the other hand, power play (18, well below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.2); his biggest cost: penalty kill (-0.2).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 16 in 2024-25 to 44; his WAR went from -0.0 to 0.9.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 61 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Fraser Minten's story
Growing up in Vancouver with a household that valued music and books, Fraser Minten developed his game at West Van Academy Prep, skating alongside notable peers such as Connor Bedard. The Kamloops Blazers selected him in the fourth round of the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, and he worked his way from a fourth-line role to a regular spot, later contributing in 17 playoff games in 2022.
By 2023–24 Minten was wearing the Kamloops captaincy before being traded on November 24, 2023 to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for Jordan Keller and four draft selections. He finished that season with Saskatoon with 38 points in 36 games and helped the Blades reach the third round of the WHL playoffs, recording eight goals and 14 points in 16 postseason contests.
Toronto drafted Minten 38th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract in October 2022. He made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs in October 2023 and later split time between the NHL, the AHL and junior ranks. In November 2024 he scored his first NHL goal, and in March 2025 he was traded to the Boston Bruins organization as part of a package for Brandon Carlo.
Assigned initially to Providence, Minten made an immediate impact there with a hat-trick and an assist in his second game, earning a recall to Boston in April 2025 and scoring his first goal as a Bruin shortly after. The 2025–26 campaign was his first full NHL season: 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 82 games, and recognition as the league’s rookie of the month for January 2026.
Minten plays centre and offers a clear offensive instinct—able to move through different lines, produce goals and set up teammates. His résumé shows steady development in juniors, adaptability in pro hockey and an ability to contribute right away in new environments.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:30
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:42
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:24
- Pts/GP
- 0.67
- EV points
- 11
- Hits
- 20
- Blocks
- 11
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 30.5 %
- Faceoffs
- 49.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
39between 22 and 56 (80% range)
- Goals
- 18
- Assists
- 20
- Games
- 70
So far: 12 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.51 pts per game (last season: 0.43).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Trending up
- Points per game: 0.24 in 24-25, 0.43 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 16 → 44
Outlook, age included
↑ Trending upAge 22: usually still improving
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 60 %
76
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 78
- Confidence 67 %
- ST
- Strength
- 82
- Confidence 65 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 78
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 60
- Confidence 67 %
- CK
- Checking
- 82
- Confidence 65 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 74
- Confidence 39 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 76
- Confidence 65 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 75
- Confidence 72 %
- PA
- Passing
- 69
- Confidence 60 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 75
- Confidence 60 %
- DF
- Defense
- 75
- Confidence 56 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 87
- Confidence 20 %
- EX
- Experience
- 57
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating78
- Top speed (35 %)36.3 · 77
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.017 · 76
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.5 · 79
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.7 · 79
ST — Strength82
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.492 · 78
- Body mass (50 %)0.346 · 81
EN — Endurance78
- Ice time per game (45 %)15.1 · 76
- Total ice time (20 %)1,255 · 80
- Shift length (15 %)46.2 · 78
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)14.6 · 78
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.424 · 75
DU — Durability60
- Share of games played (100 %)0.688 · 60
CK — Checking82
- Hits /60 (70 %)6.261 · 81
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)5.431 · 82
- Season volume (10 %)4.963 · 86
FG — Fighting74
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.806 · 74
DI — Discipline76
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.016 · 75
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.508 · 81
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.604 · 67
FO — Faceoffs75
- Faceoff % (85 %)49.6 · 75
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)39.2 · 76
PA — Passing69
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.592 · 71
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.372 · 66
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.016 · 71
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.837 · 64
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.515 · 77
SC — Scoring75
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.815 · 76
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.744 · 71
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.02 · 79
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.217 · 73
- xG per shot (10 %)0.084 · 78
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.6 · 72
DF — Defense75
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.003 · 73
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.085 · 77
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.687 · 70
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.056 · 68
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.926 · 85
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.6 · 77
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.78 · 77
PS — Penalty shot87
- Shootouts (60 %)35.1 · 89
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience57
- Career regular-season games (65 %)66
- Career playoff games (25 %)37
- NHL seasons (10 %)47
OV — Overall76
- SC · Scoring (20 %)75
- PA · Passing (20 %)69
- DF · Defense (20 %)75
- SK · Skating (12 %)78
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)75
- EN · Endurance (8 %)78
- DI · Discipline (5 %)76
- ST · Strength (3 %)82
- CK · Checking (2 %)82
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 78 | 75 | 75 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 73 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.9
wins above replacement
180 of 615
PAL Rating
44/ 100
Performance · Around average
249 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
61/ 100
Good value
0.82 M$ · expected PAL 33
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 43
- Defense
- 57
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- Offense
- 39
- Creation
- 46
- Shooting
- 54
- Possession
- 52
- Defense
- 60
- Discipline
- 47
- Power play
- 18
- Penalty kill
- 54
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 0.9 | 44 | 61 | 0.82 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BOS | -0.0 | 16 | 31 | 0.82 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
89/ 100
Very good
better than 89% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
44/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
96/ 100
Elite
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 45 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 28
- Shot selection
- 67
- Penalties drawn
- 37
- Puck management
- 46
Defense
- Takeaways
- 73
- Discipline
- 63
- Safe zone exits
- 100
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 89 | 44 | 96 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 40 | 19 | 65 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.9
wins above replacement
-0.3 to 2.1 — 90% interval
180 of 615 forwards
+4.7 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- +0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- +1.2
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 82 | 0.9 | -0.3 to 2.1 | 180/615 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 17 | -0.0 | -0.4 to 0.5 | 394/596 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 4 | -0.1 | -0.2 to 0.0 | 473/608 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 144.2 km/h90th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.1 km/h74th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3075th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 41.6 %45th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 72.0 km73rd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.18 km73rd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.4 %57th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.2 %93rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.2 %55th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3480th percentile | 687th percentile | 17.7 %71st percentile |
| High danger | 1485th percentile | 386th percentile | 21.4 %59th percentile |
| Mid range | 1075th percentile | 288th percentile | 20.0 %76th percentile |
| Long range | 490th percentile | 199th percentile | 25.0 %95th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NYRFraser Minten: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Fraser Minten have in 2026-27?
Fraser Minten has 6 goals and 12 points (6 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Fraser Minten?
Fraser Minten is 22 years old: he was born on July 5, 2004.
How tall is Fraser Minten, and how much does he weigh?
Fraser Minten is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Fraser Minten from?
Canada: Fraser Minten was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Fraser Minten play for?
Fraser Minten plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL, at C, wearing number 93.
Is Fraser Minten injured?
No: Fraser Minten is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Fraser Minten?
Fraser Minten produced 0.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 180th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 44 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Fraser Minten make?
Fraser Minten earns $817K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 61 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Fraser Minten's contract end?
Fraser Minten's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Fraser Minten overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 61 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Fraser Minten a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 180th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Fraser Minten getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 16 in 2024-25 to 44 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Fraser Minten played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Fraser Minten has 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists).
What are Fraser Minten's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Fraser Minten has 124 games, 26 goals, 25 assists and 51 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 35 points in 82 games.
Where was Fraser Minten drafted?
Fraser Minten was drafted 38th overall (round 2) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022.
Is Fraser Minten better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.89 points per game at home (8 in 9 games) and 0.44 on the road (4 in 9 games).
How does Fraser Minten perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Fraser Minten has 6 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.41).
Which player is most similar to Fraser Minten?
Cole Schwindt: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Cole Schwindt's page →Is Fraser Minten a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 39 points in 2026-27, or 0.56 points per game.
Does Fraser Minten have siblings?
Yes: his brother Bryce Minten (also plays hockey).
What is Fraser Minten's nationality?
Fraser Minten is Canadian. Internationally: Canada junior national team: 2024 World Junior Championship, captain, 1 goal and 3 points in 5 games; eliminated in the quarterfinals by the Czech Republic.
What awards has Fraser Minten won?
League rookie of the month — January 2026.
Where did Fraser Minten play before turning pro?
West Van Academy Prep; drafted by the Kamloops Blazers (WHL) in the fourth round of the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft; joined Kamloops for the 2020–21 season; also played for the Saskatoon Blades after being traded on November 24, 2023.
How many points is Fraser Minten projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 39 points in 70 games in 2026-27 (22 to 56 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Boston Bruins teammates
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