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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Knies, McCabe, McMann & OEL

Wednesday night’s 2-1 Toronto Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings felt like a playoff game. It was tight, physical, and played at a pace that left very little margin for error.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Easton Cowan's on the Steep Part of His Learning Curve

There’s a reason “rookie mistakes” is a phrase that never goes out of use. Easton Cowan added another two examples to the file on Wednesday night. First, he took an ill-timed offensive-zone penalty.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 22

Craig Berube chalks up Easton Cowan’s overtime mistake vs. Red Wings to rookie tendencies

The Toronto Maple Leafs were swept by their division rival Detroit Red Wings in the season series, capped off with a 2-1 overtime loss on Wednesday night.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 20

Game Review: Fatigued Maple Leafs continue to struggle defensively in loss to Wild

Yeesh. The first five minutes of this game looked like it could’ve been a much different type of night, as the Leafs tilted the ice and created good looks for Easton Cowan off an OEL-generated rebound and a deflection off the ref that set up Steven Lorentz, who could easily have three or four goals […]

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / January 16

Craig Berube on the message to Easton Cowan about his costly penalty in Vegas: “Just don’t reach there… Go through the guy, and it’s an easy play”

After Friday’s practice, Craig Berube discussed the consecutive losses on the road, William Nylander’s status, Easton Cowan’s costly penalty in Vegas, and Anthony Stolarz nearing a return to the lineup.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 15

NHL Rumors: Three blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / January 15

Checking in on the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospects at the midway mark of the season

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the art of taking talented youngsters and developing them into effective contributors in the NHL has never been easy, but their current crop of players does present an intriguing mix of the present and the future.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

How Easton Cowan Earned His Way Into the Maple Leafs Lineup

Summer 2025 was a bright one for Toronto Maple Leafs‘ forward Easton Cowan. Fresh off a Memorial Cup win with the London Knights, he wasn’t just celebrating a championship; he was walking away with the Stafford Smythe Trophy as tournament MVP.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 9

Scott Laughton reflects on emotional return to Philly, raves about ‘unbelievable teammate’ Easton Cowan

Scott Laughton picked the perfect time to have one of his best games as a Toronto Maple Leaf. The pesky two-way center made his triumphant return to Philadelphia for the first time since being traded last season by the Flyers, and was a huge x-factor for the Maple Leafs in their 2-1 overtime win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 9

Maple Leafs’ Berube highlights standout games from Laughton, Cowan, Hildeby after win vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is witnessing his team turn the corner in 2026, and highlighted several individual performances, following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 9

3 takeaways from Leafs-Flyers: Laughton outstanding in return game, Cowan gets the last laugh

Scott Laughton was a beloved member of the Philadelphia Flyers, before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs at last year’s deadline. The concept of revenge games in the NHL may be somewhat exaggerated, but Laughton exacted a measure of poetic justice against his former club, scoring the game-tying goal in a dominant performance Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 8

Instant Reaction: Easton Cowan scores OT winner as Maple Leafs grind out two points vs. Flyers

Easton Cowan loves Philadelphia. Returning to the building where he scored his first career NHL goal, Cowan called game in overtime to complete the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2-1 comeback over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

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Easton Cowan, Maple Leafs edge Flyers in overtime

Easton Cowan scored midway through overtime, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. After a wild sequence of scoring opportunities for both teams, John Tavares skated up on a 2-on-1 with Cowan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Surfacing Cowan Trade Talk Hints Maple Leafs Done Waiting

When insiders like Nick Kypreos float the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be open to trading Easton Cowan, the reaction is predictable. Fans tend to have two reactions.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 8

Roy-Cowan-Robertson line developing into impact trio for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has found an effective third line, and he’d be wise to stick with them for the rest of the season. The trio of Nicolas Roy, Easton Cowan, and Nick Robertson have been together for a few games now and with their mesh of skillsets, are impacting the game from Toronto’s bottom six.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Insider: Maple Leafs Won’t Rule Out Trading Cowan For ‘Star’

According to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, the possibility that the Toronto Maple Leafs might be ready to (or forced to) move Easton Cowan in a trade this season is real.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Maple Leafs Mystery: Easton Cowan’s Development Dwindling

In a season riddled with individual and team struggles, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started to see some growth out of their top prospect in Easton Cowan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 29

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Is Easton Cowan Forcing a Lineup Shakeup in Toronto?

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 News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Maple Leafs send Easton Cowan to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 6

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