Easton Cowan and Sam Dickinson won a Memorial Cup together with the London Knights. Now, they’re set to square off against each in the National Hockey League, with each rookie playing a prominent role.
Just a couple of months ago, the conversation around Easton Cowan was pretty firm. Yes, he’s a good prospect, but “he’ll need some time with the Toronto Marlies.” Even within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, no one wanted to rush him.
The Maple Leafs have had a less-than-ideal start to their 2025–26 season. There is some conversation around within the fanbase on what the future of this team looks like, beyond this current era.
Coming into training camp a couple of months ago, Easton Cowan’s pursuit of a spot on the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ roster was one of the biggest stories surrounding the team.
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
The Toronto Maple Leafs needed this one badly, even if the 7–2 final made it look far easier than it actually felt. If you squinted, Saturday’s game against
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Toronto did not expect to have a rookie who already produces quality minutes, but it is a more than pleasant surprise.
For months, the consensus around Easton Cowan was firm: he’d need some seasoning with the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies before he’d be ready for the NHL.
Easton Cowan has firmly earned his place in the Maple Leafs’ lineup after scoring a crucial late goal in Toronto’s 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets.
The storyline of Easton Cowan’s season keeps changing. He’s gone from a maybe to spot duty to a full-on lineup option in Toronto. What was supposed to be a developmental season for the rookie is quickly turning into something much bigger, as Cowan continues to earn the trust of his coach and his teammates, particularly in high-pressure moments.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is taking the glass half-full approach and was complimentary of his team’s renewed efforts following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Let’s get one thing straight. I don’t think there’s any chance at all that the Toronto Maple Leafs would part with Easton Cowan anytime soon. The thought is, for all practical purposes, the stuff of fantasy hockey.
Until they start to turn things around on the ice or big changes are made off the ice, the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be a major talking point around the NHL.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fell 3-2 in overtime Thursday night to the Columbus Blue Jackets, as the team continues to deal with injuries to a number of key players.
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another loss on Thursday night, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite the loss, it was one of the team’s more complete efforts as of late.
For the first time in several weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs should’ve fared better in a losing effort, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
As the top prospect in the system, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan is definitely going through an adjustment period with his time in the NHL.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they’ve activated goaltender Joseph Woll from long-term injured reserve and also recalled top prospect Easton Cowan from AHL Toronto.
Easton Cowan was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Wednesday, after spending 10 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cowan established himself as one of the team’s best forwards through the opening month of the season, extending plays within the offensive zone, while showing off his strong hockey intelligence and relentless work ethic.
The most recent move to send him back with the Marlies gives us clues about Berube's long-term plans.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have sent forward Easton Cowan down to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies. In a corresponding move, the Leafs have activated veteran forward Scott Laughton off of injured reserve to make his season debut on Wednesday night at home against the Utah Mammoth.
As the Maple Leafs enter November, trade chatter is heating up. Insider Nick Kypreos recently suggested that Toronto’s ability to acquire a scoring winger may be limited by the availability of tradable assets, specifically naming rookie forward Easton Cowan as a player teams will be calling about.
The Maple Leafs announced that No. 1 prospect Easton Cowan has been recalled from AHL Toronto.
Craig Berube made a surprising decision by leaving prospect Easton Cowan off the Toronto Maple Leafs' opening roster in favor of two recent waiver claims.
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be saving a surprise for their lineup for the Oct. 8 opener against the Montreal Canadiens.
After sending All-Star winger Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs have looked to fill their new offensive void by committee.
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