Easton Cowan was the positive surprise for 2025-26 Maple Leafs, should thrive under Jim Hiller

Easton Cowan was billed as the bridge between the future, and the team’s win-now timeline entering the 2025-26 season. Coming off a season where he captured Memorial Cup MVP with the London Knights, he immediately graduated to the NHL and there was a natural inclination to temper expectations for the 21-year-old.

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