Maple Leafs stars rave about Easton Cowan's NHL debut

Oct 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) takes his first NHL pregame skate against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gerry Angus-Imagn Images | Gerry Angus-Imagn ImagesEaston Cowan made his NHL debut on Monday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs welcomed in the visiting Detroit Red Wings and the rookie did not look out of place. The 20-year-old winger was continuingly involved in the play and that deserved some big words coming from his star teammates.

To start the game, Cowan was placed in an incredibly advantageous position. He was starting on the Leafs' top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies. There might not be…