The Toronto Maple Leafs called up Fraser Minten from the Toronto Marlies on Thursday morning. Following an injury to John Tavares at practice on Wednesday, it made sense for the club to call up their prospect center who has played in the third-line center spot previously.

Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden ranted and raved about the tremendous play of rookie Fraser Minten just before his latest NHL recall, blown away by his play.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a lower-body injury, the team announced on Thursday. Tavares was subsequently listed as week-to-week.