""He's taken some good steps from day one," Berube said following a 3-2 OT loss on November 20 at Scotiabank Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Like he just works and skates and sees the ice extremely well. He's being a lot more heavier on pucks and making good decisions with the puck.""
""I think in a lot of different ways. I think just the way he thinks the game," Matthews said about what makes Cowan so special. "I think he's got really good, five-foot, ten-foot play. He moves the puck, and then he moves himself. And I think just he's a really cerebral player. He's obviously not the biggest guy, but just think the way he's able to think the game, you know, has made him the elite kind of player that he's playing, growing up and transitioning.""
Easton Cowan, a 20-year-old first-round pick (28th overall), was initially slated for the AHL but earned NHL minutes through strong play. Cowan has moved between lines and earned trust as a steady top-six forward, recording points in four of seven recent games. His game shows elite playmaking, growing speed, heavier puck play, and reliable defensive contributions. Coach Craig Berube praises Cowan's skating, puck decisions, and development. Playing time alongside Auston Matthews has highlighted Cowan's cerebral approach, quick puck movement, and ability to think the game under pressure.
Read at Editor In Leaf
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]