"I think he's had some tough luck, to be honest with you. It's not from him getting his opportunities, it's not every night, but he gets a lot of opportunities. Whether it's post, the goalie makes a save, all sorts of things that probably play into it."
"They've had some good stretches at times. Early on in the season they were together for a bit and did some good things. Good opportunity for Cowan, they did a good job in Montreal, and that's why I made that switch."
"He's a guy that's going to bring in lots of energy, and, you know, strong skater, so, we'll see how it goes."
The Toronto Maple Leafs face significant challenges following an eight-game losing streak, with players appearing disengaged during games. Captain Auston Matthews is approaching his longest goalless streak at 13 games, though head coach Craig Berube attributes this to bad luck rather than poor performance, noting Matthews receives ample scoring opportunities that result in posts or saves. To address the struggles, Berube has made lineup adjustments, pairing Matthews with rookie Easton Cowan and William Nylander. Additionally, forward Michael Pezzetta was recalled from the Marlies to provide energy and intensity to the team's lineup.
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