" he needs a reset, get a game to watch. It's always good for young guys to watch a game at some point"
"The right-winger has averaged around 13 minutes on the ice so far, but would arguably be playing 20 minutes if he were with the Marlies."
"It's clear he's a great player with immense potential, but sitting for half of the season is a waste of talent, similar to Nick Robertson's tenure with the team."
"Berube himself said that he doesn't want Cowan to sit, and that the goal is for him to play games, whether it be with the Leafs or the Marlies, despite sitting him for what will be three games after tonight."
Cowan has appeared in four games with Toronto, recording one assist and being shifted between the first and third lines. The Ontario-born right-winger has shown grit and resilience despite his smaller stature. Head coach Craig Berube opted to scratch Cowan for a game to give him a reset and a chance to watch. Concerns exist that repeated scratches could delay Cowan's development, while Berube asserts the intent for Cowan to play games either with the Leafs or the Marlies. Cowan averages roughly 13 NHL minutes per game versus an estimated 20 minutes in the AHL, and more ice time could aid his growth.
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