Easton Cowan

Gavin McKenna and Easton Cowan could give the Maple Leafs two very different options for rebuilding their top six from within.

Easton Cowan proved he belongs. Now the Maple Leafs prospect faces the biggest challenge of all: making a major Year 2 NHL leap.

Easton Cowan’s numbers didn’t tell the whole story. His rookie season may have been more about usage, trust, and finding his role.

Cowan scores game-winner as Marlies take 1-0 Calder Cup Final lead and move one win away from franchise history.

Marlies' shift from an inconsistent regular-season team to a structured contender, powered by goaltending and a clear identity change.

Marlies success is real, but the Maple Leafs’ bigger problem remains: can internal help finally replace constant external fixes?

Easton Cowan is starting to look less like a prospect and more like a core piece the Leafs can’t afford to rush or move too soon.

The Maple Leafs need a center, but every realistic trade target exposes a deeper problem: what they’re willing to give up

Marlies are headed to the Calder Cup Final after a resilient run, scoring depth, and a showdown with Cayden Primeau.

A closer look at how the Marlies’ strong season may be shaping the Maple Leafs decisions, depth, and future roster pressure.

The Marlies keep defying the odds, getting outshot again but still beat the Penguins 4–2 to take Game 1 of the East Final.

Lettieri’s steady play, Cowan’s late goal, and a joyful Marlies bench moment highlight the heart behind Toronto’s development system.

Cowan’s 12-second winner sends the Marlies to the AHL final as a wild comeback caps a chaotic Game 5 vs Cleveland.

Marlies storm back in Game 1, scoring five straight to beat Cleveland 5-2 and grab a 1-0 series lead on the road.

Marlies storm back from 2–0 down in Cleveland, scoring five straight to take Game 1 of the North Division finals 5–2.

Cowan and Villeneuve are pushing their case for bigger roles with strong Marlies playoff performances, giving the Leafs something to watch closely next season.

Not the goalies, maybe not McKenna, and the draft could change everything. Three quick hits shaping the Leafs’ offseason decisions.

Easton Cowan got a glimpse of San Jose’s youth-driven system—and it raised a question: are the Leafs holding back their own young talent?

Maple Leafs’ hot line is winning too much… and too little. Can Tavares, Nylander & Cowan carry the team without tanking or losing their pick?

They could chase a lottery pick — instead the Leafs chose pride, jobs, and grit; winning now is smarter than it looks.

Leafs eye draft position, manage workloads, and prep prospects like Cowan—final weeks are about the future, not just wins.

Toronto’s skill is elite, but its grit is scattered. Can the Leafs actually design a team that mixes talent with bite? Here’s the question.

The Maple Leafs need answers, but they’re benching a kid who might be one. What’s really keeping Easton Cowan out of the lineup?

The Maple Leafs aren’t the fast, sharp team they used to be. What happened—and is there still a way back?

Easton Cowan’s quietly making his mark with the Leafs — solid rookie play, smart hockey sense, and room to grow next season.

Are rookie mistakes masking just how well Easton Cowan is playing—and what that says about his future with the Maple Leafs?

Did Wednesday night reveal how thin the margins really are for Canada’s NHL teams as momentum, structure, and belief all got tested?

Maple Leafs grind out a 2–1 OT win over Flyers thanks to Hildeby’s calm in net and Laughton & Cowan stepping up when it mattered most.

How are the Maple Leafs shaping their top four lines ahead of tonight’s game in Washington—and what does it mean for the team’s offence?

Is it too soon to get excited about Easton Cowan, or is his steady rise exactly what the Maple Leafs have been missing?

Can Joseph Woll carry the Leafs, will young players like Cowan step up, and can Berube fix his coaching choices in tight games?

Six Canadian teams, six stories: Leafs, Jets, Habs, Flames, Canucks & Sens battled last night with wins, comebacks, and milestones aplenty.

Can the Maple Leafs turn gritty wins like this into a real turning point — and is Easton Cowan already becoming the spark they’ve been missing?

The Maple Leafs have the talent, but three key fixes could turn their slump into a winning streak—starting tonight in Columbus.

If a rival GM calls about Easton Cowan, does Treliving hang up—or does timing force the Leafs to at least listen?

Canadian teams fought, flopped, and flashed brilliance last night—Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Senators, Canadiens all left their mark.

How close are the Maple Leafs to turning the corner? They pushed hard against Columbus, showed real structure, but couldn’t seal it in overtime.

Can the Maple Leafs survive stretches like this? A look at resilience, ice-time trust, and mental grit in tough early-season games.

Five Canadian teams, five intense games: wins, heartbreaks, overtime thrills, and the stars who made the difference. Who came out on top?

The kids brought energy, Woll looked sharp — so why couldn’t the Maple Leafs close it out? Confidence may be the missing piece.

Easton Cowan’s future with the Maple Leafs is in question: stay in the NHL now or develop in the AHL? Here, we weigh the pros and cons.

Can the Cowan–Tavares–Nylander line give the Maple Leafs the balance they’ve been missing — and help a rookie find his place among the stars?