I really miss Fraser's attitude, physical presence. Just having him on the ice sets a tone we have been missing. I think due to the way many experts have been saying leafs lost the identity they had last year is due to him being out of the line up. I could see him taking Ranger's spot he has been about as good as Fraser just he doesn't bring the physicality all the time. Gardiner was great last game, he has been a bit spotty but I don't think we can sit him after last game. Rielly has to play unless he is going back down that kid plays. He has been good, I can't wait to see him break out once he gets a goal and confidence shoots up even higher. Gunnarsson and Dion are staples back there, as well as Franson. When it boils down to it I think it has to be Ranger unless RC is going to experiment with Fraser and Ranger as a secondary shutdown pairing, the footspeed for both of them would be a bit scary IMO.
TL DR: I think he should replace Ranger, Gardiner is the only other option but he played too well against Anaheim to sit right now. Fraser kills penalties and is a warrior around the net, almost certain he would get us out of our fightless streak too when he returns.