The Maple Leafs spent part of Saturday morning telling everyone why trading Fraser Minten likely will come back to haunt them.

The wasn’t the way they put it, mind you, but there’s no doubt whether Minten will have an impact on the Atlantic Division rivalry between the Leafs and Boston Bruins for years to come.

“Very mature for his age, very high hockey IQ, two-way centreman, has really good instincts with the game,” Leafs coach Craig Berube said. “Defensive responsibilities, but has offensive upside. He’s a good player.”

Said defenceman Morgan Rielly: “He cares a lot, he’s very committed, he’s a smart kid. Plays the game the right way.”

Minten, the Leafs’ second-round pick in 2022, makes his return to Toronto for the first time since the club traded him to the Bruins in March . He’s

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