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Leafs top prospect needs to make NHL debut as soon as possible

The Maple Leafs are off to a sluggish start. With Easton Cowan waiting in the wings, it is finally time for his much-debated NHL debut.

Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Two games into the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs already find themselves searching for answers.

After an opening-night win that papered over some early warning signs, the Leafs opened their road schedule with an uninspiring 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.