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Matt Frattin News
Look for rookie winger Matt Frattin to move into MacArthur’s spot with Mikhail Grabovski and trusty winger Nikolai Kulemin.

Just a week ago Frattin was not guaranteed to make the team. As a senior at the University of North Dakota, Frattin potted 36 goals and finished the season with 60 points in 44 games. Keep an eye on how he reacts to a scoring line role.

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Formerly an offensive star at the University of North Dakota, the 23-year-old believes he's got the skill-set to play alongside Tyler Bozak and Colby Armstrong on the Leafs third line this fall.

Frattin feels he can play a tough game while adding some supplementary scoring from the third line. As a senior at the University of North Dakota, Frattin potted 36 goals and finished the season with 60 points in 44 games. He could very well succeed at the NHL level, especially in a less pressure-filled role.

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Rookie Matt Frattin was between Colby Armstrong and Darryl Boyce

Frattin has impressed in camp but seemed on the outside looking in due to the numbers game in Toronto. As a senior at the University of North Dakota, Frattin potted 36 goals and finished the season with 60 points in 44 games. He could very well succeed at the NHL level.

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“It’s definitely going to be tough to make this team. There is so much depth,” Frattin said. “You can’t just put up offensive numbers. You also have to worry about the defensive game and play a two-way game.

Sounds like Frattin has a good shot at making the team this season. The 2011 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Candidate got a taste of NHL duty with the Leafs last season; sounds like he remains determined to stick with the Leafs. As a senior at the University of North Dakota, Frattin potted 36 goals and finished the season with 60 points in 44 games.

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No one is under the microscope at this four-team tournament more so than Frattin — the only player on the Leaf rookie squad to have played a game in the NHL, and the only one singled out by GM Brian Burke as being ready to challenge for a spot.

The 2011 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Candidate got a taste of NHL duty with the Leafs last season; sounds like he remains determined to stick with the Leafs. As a senior at the University of North Dakota, Frattin potted 36 goals and finished the season with 60 points in 44 games.

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