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Report: Maple Leafs Back Away From Trading Easton Cowan
Easton Cowan was a trade chip in Toronto a few weeks ago. According to Elliotte Friedman , he's now very much part of the plan. Friedman said on Thursday's 32 Thoughts podcast that the Maple Leafs had conversations over the summer that could have involved Cowan, but his stock inside the organization shot up before the season even started. "I think there were a couple of things in the offseason that [the Leafs] were considering that could potentially have Cowan involved," Friedman said. "I did hear this week that even before the puck dropped that Cowan's stock in the organization was way up and that Toronto's desire to move Cowan has really decreased." Training Camp Changed The Conversation Head coach Jim Hiller singled Cowan out after the very first practice of camp as the player who stood out most, describing him as "a puck hound." The early results back that up. Cowan has three points in Toronto's first two games and leads the team in scoring, skating on a line with Nick Paul and Colton Sissons. Hiller has even resisted the temptation to promote him up the lineup, preferring to keep a line that's working together rather than break it up. Easton Cowan makes it 2-0 with his first goal of the season 🤠 pic.twitter.com/ny0dNBYVlV — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 1, 2026 Cowan is 21, carries a cap hit of roughly $900,000 on his entry-level contract, and has already won back-to-back OHL titles and a Memorial Cup championship with the London Knights. "Easton Cowan's a guy who has shown offensive prowess," Friedman said. "We saw it in the OHL, saw it at times in the AHL, and last night and in the first game we've seen it in the NHL." He added he believes there's a "$50 million contract out there for Easton Cowan" down the road. Toronto's Math Changed Toronto's blockbuster trade of Matthew Knies to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko left the team leaning even more on its young, cost-controlled forwards, and a cheap, productive player like Cowan is exactly the profile contenders spend years chasing. "You're seeing less and less ice time for the offensive guys when they're up a goal." @kbieksa3 breakdowns the Maple Leafs' forward usage under Jim Hiller ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/tn37MuCjyQ — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 3, 2026 Friedman did add a caveat worth keeping in mind. "I hesitate to say that guys are off the market because we've learned that nothing is ever guaranteed," he said.
Kirill Marchenko on first goal with Maple Leafs: ‘I would be most happy if we win’
Kirill Marchenko on first goal with Maple Leafs: ‘I would be most happy if we win’
One thing is working perfectly so far for the Maple Leafs
It's early in the season but there is one thing that has been absolutely perfect for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs trade multiple high-end prospects for Simon Edvinsson in new proposal
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson fits a need for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and amidst a contract dispute, there is a real trade to be made here.
Sundays FTB: 400
William Nylander continues his climb up the Maple Leafs record book.
by Arun Srinivasan5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Senators: A lack of third-period discipline and six posts
by Arun Srinivasan5 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Senators: A lack of third-period discipline and six posts
4 takeaways from Maple Leafs' disheartening 3-2 loss to Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Ottawa Senators 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night.
Jim Hiller on the Leafs scoring twice for the third straight game in a loss to Ottawa: “I don’t love making excuses, but somebody…
After a 3-2 loss to the Senators, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the struggles on the late 6-on-5, the difficulty generating a push in the final minutes, and the Tavares line’s performance. What did you see as the difference tonight? Hiller: Well, I think we needed to finish some of the chances we had. We [ ] The post Jim Hiller on the Leafs scoring twice for the third straight game in a loss to Ottawa: I don’t love making excuses, but somebody said we had six or seven posts or crossbars appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Game Review: Maple Leafs let a dominant second period go to waste in another frustrating divisional loss
The Maple Leafs were plagued with many problems last season, but when it came to their results, their biggest issue was their inability to win within their division. They posted a winning record against two of the other three divisions and were .500 against the third. While it is early and the Leafs overall [ ] The post Game Review: Maple Leafs let a dominant second period go to waste in another frustrating divisional loss appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs defeated by iron in 3-2 loss to Senators
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs defeated by iron in 3-2 loss to Senators