"“Unfortunately, that's part of the business, obviously, we had a tough year,” Cowan said via TSN's Mark Masters. “He taught me a lot. He's a good coach, and I learned a lot from him. He taught me how to simplify the game and just help some little things around the game.”"
"Cowan is coming off his rookie season, in which he impressed in the Maple Leafs' lineup. The 20-year-old recorded 11 goals and 18 assists, the 29th-most points among all rookies in the NHL. After getting off to a slow start and finding himself fighting for a spot in the lineup through the season's opening months, Cowan finished the year strong, posting nine points over his final 15 games."
"Following the completion of the Maple Leafs' regular season, Cowan joined the Marlies for their playoff run. The Marlies have won their first two series, defeating the Rochester Americans in the first round before upsetting the Laval Rocket in the North Division semifinals. Cowan has been a major part of the Marlies' success, recording two goals and four assists. Cowan's six points place him in a tie for third among all Marlies during the postseason."
Berube was dismissed by the Maple Leafs after two seasons, ending a 84-62-18 record. The change creates a coaching vacancy that could attract significant interest because of the talent on Toronto’s roster, including rookie Easton Cowan. Cowan finished his first NHL season with 11 goals and 18 assists, ranking 29th among NHL rookies in points. After a slow start and competition for a lineup spot, he produced nine points in his final 15 games and appeared to build confidence at the highest level. Cowan credited Berube with teaching him to simplify his game and improve details. After the regular season, Cowan joined the Marlies and contributed two goals and four assists in the playoffs, helping the team advance through multiple series.
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