Maple Leafs Have Found Themselves A Diamond In The Rough
The Toronto Maple Leafs were criticized for their top draft pick this draft, however, they may have found a diamond in the rough.
Easton Cowan Impresses During Traning Camp
When he was first drafted, many Leaf fans weren't exactly sure what to think about Easton Cowan, besides the fact that he looked extremely young. In the preseason game against the Senators, Cowan changed the minds of many Leafs fans.
His impressive night was capped off with a goal, as well as a penalty shot earned solely through his impressive speed. Some are even saying he looked like the best player on the ice tonight, even with Matthews, Marner, and Bertuzzi on the ice.
Cowan's Future is Bright with the Leafs But it Won't Be This Year
In other years, especially when the Leafs were struggling to even make the playoffs, Cowan could have a legitimate shot at cracking the roster. However, the Leafs are gearing up for a Stanley Cup run, and their roster talent matches that. There just isn't a slot for Cowan to slide into, even if he continues his high level of play, due to the Leafs' depth of skill in their top end.
I'm thoroughly impressed, and while there are players like Matthews and Nick Robertson, if he maintains this level of play, he could quickly climb the Maple Leafs' prospect ranks. It will be truly intriguing to see the Leafs' plans for him this year and in the years to come. If he continues on this trajectory, he might have a real shot at making the team by next year.
Brad Treliving certainly found a diamond in the rough in Cowan. Even if he isn't able to crack the roster next year, it's safe to say the Leafs have another top-end prospect in their rank.
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Do you think Cowan has a shot at making the Leafs roster next year? | ||
| Yes | 308 | 76.8 % |
| No | 93 | 23.2 % |
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