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Sometimes a young player takes longer than everyone hopes to figure out the NHL. Sometimes he arrives and makes people wonder why they ever doubted him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

NHL Rumors: Dylan Larkin Pulled, Cowan Trade, Canucks Selling, Quinn Hughes Strategy

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, trade speculation around Dylan Larkin is heating up in Detroit as the Red Wings appear to be pulling him from the lineup until a trade is made.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 28

Maple Leafs: Easton Cowan’s Biggest Asset

There’s something refreshing about a young player who genuinely appreciates the opportunity he’s been given. Toronto Maple Leafs fans have seen plenty of talent come through town, but Easton Cowan is making an impression beyond his scoring touch.

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John Chayka reveals what he really thinks about McKenna, Cowan and Bobrovsky

Early in the season, there has been no shortage of storylines surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. One of them has, of course, been the defense. The progression of Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan, and the play of Sergei Bobrovsky have been three fairly loud talking points in this market.

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People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 27

Easton Cowan made a devastating admission after Leafs’ loss to Flames

There are a lot of things to blame for the Toronto Maple Leafs suffering a brutal 5-2 defeat to the Calgary Flames on Monday night, but one winger wants to put it all on himself.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Maple Leafs GM Addresses Easton Cowan's Trade Availability

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka made an unexpected comment about Easton Cowan’s future Monday. While Chayka praised the young Leafs forward, he refused to label him as an untradable asset in potential trade talks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Auston Matthews Pushes Back on Easton Cowan's Comments After Loss to Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews defended Easton Cowan after the young forward blamed himself for Monday’s 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. Matthews stressed that the defeat was a team effort and rejected the idea that one player was responsible.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka praises Easton Cowan’s start to his sophomore campaign

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting production from almost every aspect of their roster through their first 14 games of the 2026-27 regular season. While

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Easton Cowan puts blame on himself for Maple Leafs’ loss to Flames: ‘I cost us the game’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan has been off to an excellent start to his sophomore campaign, but he’s not going to bed happy following the team’s 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 26

Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan: One Young Player, Three New Options

Sometimes, a young player's biggest contribution isn't just what he does on the ice. It's what he allows everyone else to do. That's an interesting part of Easton Cowan's emergence with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

The Maple Leafs May Have Found Something Young Players Need

Developing a young hockey player isn’t always about getting him to the NHL as quickly as possible. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when he isn’t quite ready.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Impact & Stecher’s Long-Awaited Reunion With Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way from knowing what his season will look like, it’s encouraging to see a young player find ways to contribute without needing a pile of ice time.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 25

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews raves about Easton Cowan following win vs. Oilers

Auston Matthews looks completely reinvigorated to start the 2026-27 season, and it’s in part due to his running mates. Matthews has been one of the NHL’s best players, and was in terrific form once again during Toronto’s 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Leadership, Cowan’s Growth & a 7-2 Statement Win

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won four straight games, and the 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers was the sort of result that gets people talking. Beating a team with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is one thing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 24

3 defensemen the Maple Leafs should trade Easton Cowan for

It's no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs' biggest need is on the blue line. While their forwards are elite and all four lines are scoring, and their goaltending tandem is fairly set in stone even if they are having some mediocre performances, it is on the back end where the Leafs are lacking and have an opportunity for a major upgrade.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / October 23

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs may not Want to Move Easton Cowan

Sporstnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been scoping out the defenseman trade market. Easton Cowan may be one of their best trade assets, but they may not be that interested in moving him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Stecher & the Fourth Line Make Their Case

The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to find some momentum. Thursday night’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers, sealed by Troy Stecher’s goal with 26.3 seconds remaining, gave Toronto its third straight victory and improved its record to 6-4-2.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 22

Maple Leafs reportedly refuse to consider trading Easton Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly not interested in trading Easton Cowan after a strong start to the season. According to Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Toronto has no interest in trading Cowan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 22

Sophomore slump? No such thing for thriving Easton Cowan

Easton Cowan knows a thing or two about blowing expectations out of the water. After going much higher than most scouts expected in 2023, the Toronto Maple Leafs first-rounder went on to win OHL regular-season and playoff MVP honours during an insane sophomore campaign with London.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 22

The Maple Leafs Sandwich: Cowan Is the Peanut Butter, McKenna Is the Jelly

Something interesting is happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It wasn't obvious right away, and we don't know yet whether it will work. But I'm starting to wonder whether John Chayka is building this team in a different order than Toronto has for much of the Auston Matthews era.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 20

Instant Reaction: Easton Cowan puts on a show as Maple Leafs’ offence comes alive in Columbus

The Toronto Maple Leafs took the first meeting against the Columbus Blue Jackets since the two teams completed a blockbuster on the eve of the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider Says No-Go on Cowan, But Do Maple Leafs Consider Trading Him for Simon Edvinsson?

With Simon Edvinsson reportedly seeking a trade out of Detroit, Toronto faces a tough question: would you give up Easton Cowan to get him? Elliotte Friedman reported on 32 Thoughts that he didn’t see Cowan as a piece the Maple Leafs were willing to move.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Easton Cowan’s Rough Night in Utah: Well, That's a First

There's a funny thing about a young hockey player having a bad game. Sometimes, it reminds you just how well he's been playing. That's where I am with Easton Cowan after the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 4

Maple Leafs Have Changed Stance on Trading Easton Cowan

John Chayka has not been shy about making big moves since taking over as GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason, which has included moving on from several mainstays of the organization in recent years.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs predicted to move Easton Cowan this offseason

The 21-year-old Cowan will be entering the second year of the three-year, $2.67 million entry-level contract he signed with the Maple Leafs after being drafted in 2023.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / February 26

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube is overlooking a fix that's right in front of him

The NHL season just resumed on Wednesday after the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs already have two losses. Head coach Craig Berube is ignoring a solution he already has at his disposal.

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