"Through the 10 games he's played with the Leafs this season, Cowan has scored a goal and three assists for a total of four points. His first career goal came against Philadelphia, where he sniped it past Dan Vladar's blocker and into the top corner. Although his first career goal came just two games ago, with Scott Laughton coming back into the line-up from his injury, Cowan is one of the odd men out in the lineup."
"Cowan has certainly shown some flashes. I've liked that he's tried to play with some snarl, even though he's in a new league with grown men. I also liked the jump he's given to a slow line-up, but the reality is he's not there yet when it comes to the defensive side of the game. This isn't supposed to be a slight against Cowan; this is a normal part of development for a 20-year-old in this league."
"Now, the underlying numbers actually don't look all that bad. He has a top-five lowest goals against per 60 minutes (GA/60) of the Leafs forward group (advanced statistics according to Evolving-Hockey.com). Where I think he's struggling is with the big mistakes in the defensive zone. I've pulled a couple of examples I've noticed through the goals he's been on the ice for."
Easton Cowan has played 10 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and recorded one goal and three assists for four points. His first career goal was scored against Philadelphia, where he tucked a shot past Dan Vladar's blocker into the top corner. Cowan has shown offensive jump and competitive energy while transitioning to the NHL. Underlying metrics show a top-five lowest goals against per 60 minutes among Leafs forwards. He continues to struggle with defensive-zone execution and occasional high-impact mistakes that have led to goals. Scott Laughton's return has made Cowan an odd man out in the lineup.
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