"Since his call-up to the Leafs, Easton Cowan has four points in seven games, while averaging 18:03 per game. He's starting to settle in on the left wing alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, a stark contrast from preseason when I wrote repeatedly that I'd rather see him with the Marlies, given he was initially slated to feature on the Leafs ' fourth line, on the right side of the ice."
"what I really liked was the little pick he laid on Zach Werenski as Tavares rolled low, affording Tavares a little extra time and space. There are still hiccups. In each game, he's committed an egregious turnover or two on the defensive half-wall - against Columbus, in particular, he got bailed out late by Joseph Woll - but you can live with it when he's producing like he is while helping drive a top-six line with his forechecking, tenacity, and skill."
The Maple Leafs earned a decisive win in Pittsburgh and have a two-day break before December while holding an 11-11-3 record. Easton Cowan has four points in seven games and averages 18:03 per game after his recall, playing left wing with John Tavares and William Nylander. Cowan shows forechecking, tenacity, skill, and occasional effective pick plays that create space for teammates. He has also committed egregious turnovers on the defensive half-wall at times. In just over 46 five-on-five minutes together, the Cowan-Tavares-Nylander line is roughly even in shot attempts (48.89%), slightly ahead in expected goals (50.64%), and up 5-2 in goals. Significant questions remain around five-on-five play and breakout execution.
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