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With Easton Cowan Producing, Have The Maple Leafs Finally Found A Good Third Line?
Many new players have entered the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup this season with the expectation of being difference-makers, but it's a familiar face in Easton Cowan that's arguably stood out the most through the team's opening two games.
After falling short on Marchenko, Islanders to take another 'Big Swing'
The New York Islanders "tried very hard" in an attempt to land the big fish, Kirill Marchenko. They were beat to the punch by the Toronto Maple Leafs, who also, incidentally, beat them Wednesday night, 2-1, in the Isles' opening game of the season. But as Pierre LeBrun tells us in The Athletic , general manager Mathieu Darche is not done trying to improve his team. Not by a long shot. Darche is still trying to take another 'big swing.' Much has been made of the Montreal Canadiens’ pursuit of the 26-year-old Russian winger... But right in there were the sneaky New York Islanders, trying to make a big swing... It’s certainly indicative that Darche is unafraid to make big moves. The Isles aren’t rebuilding. They’re trying to make the team better, period. As partially evidenced by their one-goal effort in their opener, the Islanders need to add some offensive punch. And they're looking high and low, ready to pounce when another opportunity arises. “It’s my job to always try and improve the team,” Darche said. “We haven’t made the playoffs the last two years. I want to improve the team. Is it easier said than done? Of course. Trust me, I spent the summer trying.” “Every time there’s a good player available, we make calls. “Tomorrow morning if I hear there’s another opportunity to get more offense on our team, I would look at it,” Darche continued. “You turn every stone. It might look like we didn’t do much this summer, but it’s not because we didn’t try." LeBrun reveals, however, that the Islanders did beat the Leafs to another of their desired targets, way back in the spring, when they beat the market, making a late-season coaching change, hiring Pete DeBoer. "I can assure you that the Maple Leafs under new GM John Chayka would have wanted to speak with DeBoer after firing Craig Berube, and no doubt Oilers GM Stan Bowman would have wanted to, as well, had DeBoer been available," wrote LeBrun. " Darche beat the market." And he'll try to do it again when another difference-making offensive threat becomes available.
4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Win Over the Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the new season against the New York Islanders on Wednesday (Sept. 30). After being one of the busiest teams in
Maple Leafs Have Seen Easton Cowan’s Stock Skyrocket
The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen Easton Cowan's value within the organization shoot through the roof this season. The post Maple Leafs Have Seen Easton Cowan’s Stock Skyrocket appeared first on HEAVY .
10 NHL Players Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27
The 2026-27 season is going to be a test for every player. Some have proven enough that the results aren’t going to change public perception and/or contract value that much.
Maple Leafs analyst predicts Easton Cowan could land $50M contract
Aaron Korolnek thinks that Easton Cowan has a path to a big raise.
Duthie on all the overreactions to the Leafs early in the season, the Hellebuyck situation hanging over the Jets & his TSN…
The man on the left James Duthie joins us to chat about all the overreaction to the Leafs so far, the Hellebuyck situation hanging over the Jets, and more!
First Up - Oct. 1st, 2026 - Hour 2
The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss the Leafs first win of the season over the Islanders.
Mike Johnson on Easton Cowan's great start to the season, Domi and Joshua going on LTIR to create cap space & if the top 6 will…
Former NHL player and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson joins us to chat about the Leafs picking up their first win of the season over the Islanders, Easton Cowan's impressive game, Domi and Joshua going on LTIR, and more!
The Leafs are about to BREAK the NHL...
The Leafs are about to BREAK the NHL...