Fraser, 25, is a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and has not appeared in an NHL game this season. In 44 games with Manitoba (AHL), he has collected five goals and nine assists.
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Fraser was forced from Monday’s game after being elbowed in the head by Leafs forward Nazem Kadri. The hit didn’t appear to be on purpose, but it concussed Fraser and will likely get Kadri suspended. Don’t expect Fraser to be in the lineup on Wednesday.
It looks like Fraser will be replaced by Ryan Hamilton in tonight’s lineup vs. the Islanders. Fraser has three goals and four assists in 13 games with the Oilers.
Fraser, 24, has registered three goals in 24 games with the Bruins this season. Fraser is a big-body at 6-foot-1, 204 lbs. and plays a physical brand of hockey. As a corresponding move, the Oilers placed Steve Pinnoztto on waivers, so expect Fraser to slide into his spot in the lineup.
Fraser has three goals and a minus-5 rating in 24 games this season. They placed him on waivers in order to make room to recall Jordan Caron.
Fraser, 23, had three goals and two assists in five games in Providence's first round win over the Springfield Falcons. Fraser could be in the Bruins lineup in game 4 tonight.
Fraser is in his first year with the Bruins organization after spending 2011-13 with the Dallas Stars. In 23 games with Providence he has 16 goals and five assists (21 points). He will make his Bruins debut tonight vs. Toronto, in 13 career NHL games he has on goal and two assists.
Fraser does not expect to have any fantasy significance.
Fraser has 27 goals and 12 assists in 54 games in the AHL this season.
Fraser did not play on his recent call up. He is better served in the minors where he likely plays in all situations.
Fraser will sit in the press box tonight. He has no points in his one NHL game.
Fraser was held pointless in his NHL debut. He likely draws in on the fourth line.
Fraser played one game on the fourth line. He likely stays down in the AHL after the break.
Fraser will start tomorrow's game on the fourth line. The rookie scored 21 goals through 40 games in the AHL.
Fraser scored 21 goals through 40 games in the AHL. The team is hoping he can translate some of that scoring to the NHL level.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.