In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at one of the team’s youngest prospects, that being Easton Cowan. Although he was not thought to be a strong young player by many when he was drafted, events since that time have proven otherwise.
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Second, I’ll look at Auston Matthews, who is one of the key players on the Maple Leafs roster. In this post, I’ll look at his quest for goal-scoring greatness. The question I’ll try to answer is whether there’s a chance he could top Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal-scoring record of 894 goals. That’s likely a long shot, and I’ll talk about why that’s the case.
Item One: Cowan Is Rising in the Maple Leafs Prospect Pipeline
One of the most surprising of the Maple Leafs prospects has to be Easton Cowan. For a young player not on anyone’s list of stars-in-the-making, he’s emerged as a strong young player. Because the team gets relatively poor draft picks, he was the highest-drafted prospect since Rodion Amirov. Since that time, however, his rise has been remarkable. He’s surprised the skeptics who initially questioned the pick.
Cowan is currently one of the top forwards in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in points per game, and his performance speaks to his rapid development. He’s been playing extremely well, as his skill and consistency set him apart from other youngsters. Impressively, he was included on Team Canada’s World Juniors team at the age of 18. That is unusual, but it is a testament to his surprisingly quick rise on the international stage.
What makes Cowan so special is that he already seems to have skills that make him ready for the professional leagues. On top of that, he brings good habits and a dogged nature to the game. He doesn’t quit! He’s continuously improving and has become a force in juniors. His achievements are so solid that it isn’t a stretch to suggest that he could become the Maple Leafs’ top prospect.
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For Maple Leafs fans, Cowan represents the promise of a bright future. His rise to the top has been unpredictable. Yet, he generates the excitement that comes with being a solid young talent. As he further grows his skills and rises through the ranks, there’s a chance fans will soon see Cowan in a blue and white NHL jersey. He has the potential to become a rising star and have a solid NHL career with the Maple…
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