Fansided · Jan 15
Easton Cowan is much better than this ranking suggests
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan is much better than a ranking in a major publication gives him credit for.
Jan 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during overtime at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesToronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan made it on The Athletic’s list of top players under 23. It’s great to see Cowan crack the list at #88, especially with such tremendous young talent included in the rankings.