The Toronto Maple Leafs are opening training camp shortly and all eyes will be on one 20-year-old winger to see if he can do enough to make the NHL in his first professional season. But it is important for the Leafs to remain patient for Easton Cowan to fully develop into what he needs to be to reach his peak.
The Ontario-born player was drafted by Toronto in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in the first round and 28th overall. Before this, Cowan played in the OHL for the London Knights since the 2021-22 season, winning the Memorial Cup just last season.