"It's quite possible that the Leafs got a top-five draft talent with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, as Cowan is turning into something special. He's not a league leader like Matthew Schaefer or Macklin Celebrini, who are similar ages, but he's getting there. After spending the start of the year with the Marlies/in and out of the line-up with the Leafs, it looks like he's here to stay."
"As for Joseph Woll, if the Leafs can get good goaltending like they did against the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night, then this team becomes so much better. They've been one of the worst in save percentage all year with Anthony Stolarz, but Woll's play recently has been fantastic. In five games, Woll has a 2.53 GAA and .921 SV%, which are top stats in the NHL."
Easton Cowan has emerged as a potential top-six winger after being the No. 28 pick in the 2023 draft, showing comfort on the second line and generating high-danger opportunities. Cowan has seven points in 15 games and appears settled in the lineup after time with the Marlies. His presence allows the team to seek depth upgrades via trade and makes players like Max Domi expendable, with other roster moves possible. Joseph Woll's recent return has provided markedly better goaltending: in five games he has a 2.53 GAA and .921 SV%. If Woll sustains those numbers, the team can realistically push for the playoffs.
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