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‘Sky’s the Limit’: Easton Cowan Flying with Maple Leafs After Calder Cup Run
Cowan has opened the season on Toronto’s third line and earned praise for his confidence after 8 goals and 10 assists in 22 AHL playoff games.
- On Wednesday, 21-year-old winger Easton Cowan secured a permanent spot on the Toronto Maple Leafs' third line, scoring the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders.
- Cowan attributes his early-season confidence to professional playoff experience with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies, which captured the Calder Cup in June.
- Toronto head coach Jim Hiller praised Cowan's mental growth, noting the winger skates alongside newcomers Nick Paul and Colton Sissons following a summer roster reconstruction.
- Goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who made 26 saves against New York, observed a significant maturity shift in Cowan's game and his effective contribution to penalty-killing units.
- Defenceman Rielly praised Cowan's poise and puck-handling, noting he has taken his game to the next level since training camp began this year.
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TORONTO — It is late June. Easton Cowan has just finished hoisting the Calder Cup over his head and taking the AHL championship trophy for a half lap. His smile is lighting up Coca-Cola Coliseum. He’s soaking in sweat and in the moment. Sort of. Even wrapping the final game of his first pro campaign with a victory, Cowan can’t help but think of what’s next. “Obviously it feels good,” the 21-year-old says. “I mean, winning is winning, no matter…
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