Prospect Info: 2023 1st Rd Selection - #28 OA (via BOS, WSH) - C, Easton Cowan [London Knights, OHL; 5'10", 170lb]

[Peasy]

First few pages of this thread are an absolute gem.

All the not trading down complaining

This is exactly why they didnt trade down... They didnt want to risk not getting him.

 

[weems]

His offensive upside has been underrated.

In theory, he would make a great LW'er on a line with Matthews and Marner. Can skate, forecheck, make high level plays and also finish.

If he has a good offseason, getting a bit stronger, he's not that far off from being able to play in the NHL.

 

[ULF_55]

Cowan > Ehlers

 

[darrylsittler27]

All the not trading down complaining

This is exactly why they didnt trade down... They didnt want to risk not getting him.

All those trade downs didn't work anyway.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

If he has a good offseason, getting a bit stronger, he's not that far off from being able to play in the NHL.

how about next year when we don't have much money ?

 

[darrylsittler27]

how about next year when we don't have much money ?

You have to give Tre till next year to fix the massive mess.

 

[therealkoho]

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So far so so good

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[Frostitute]

how about next year when we don't have much money

How about the year after when we DO have the money and he fills our LW need for league minimum Then we can make a real splash on D and have him on the team. Man im stoked for this kid!

 

[Thornbury]

How about the year after when we DO have the money and he fills our LW need for league minimum Then we can make a real splash on D and have him on the team. Man im stoked for this kid!

I think the most impressive thing about his crazy consecutive game point streak is that it shows he brings it every single night. That kind of competitiveness will be a real asset to the Leafs.

 

[Frostitute]

I think the most impressive thing about his crazy consecutive game point streak is that it shows he brings it every single night. That kind of competitiveness will be a real asset to the Leafs.

Agreed. Also, I just checked and he plays rw/c. Dunno why I said LW. That's my mistake.

 

[Gabriel426]

Really curious how good this kid is.

Anyone can give a real non hype up review of him would be great.

It seems like this guy is going to be a Marchand or Point type player.

 

[AuraSphere]

How the f*** do you not trade back if this is your guy.

I hope this post gets bumped in 5 years and I'm very wrong but holy f***.

It's ok you weren't the only one - I gotchu with the bump - dont think we need the 5 years

 

[phillipmike]

Really curious how good this kid is.

Anyone can give a real non hype up review of him would be great.

It seems like this guy is going to be a Marchand or Point type player.

That’s probably his ceiling. I see a stronger Konency. Also heard a comparison of a less tenacious Darcy Tucker.

 

[WTFMAN99]

A couple friends saw him live, they're not scouts but they said he reminded them of Steve Thomas.

 

[JamieG19]

His offensive upside has been underrated.

In theory, he would make a great LW'er on a line with Matthews and Marner. Can skate, forecheck, make high level plays and also finish.

If he has a good offseason, getting a bit stronger, he's not that far off from being able to play in the NHL.

Good observation, that's where I see him, at least at the start of his NHL career. A tenacious winger that is skilled enough to play with the elite players.

As for comparisons to past Leafs, I think Wendel Clark is the most realistic -- but a faster and more skilled version and not quite the bone crushing hitter, but that type of combo of competitiveness and skill and giving his all for the team.

The fact that these's a good chance that the Leafs can have his kid in an important role next year on an Entry Level Contract is life-saver to help the Cap situation.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Is this photo old ?

He looks 12.

 

[Raging Bull]

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Is this photo old ?

He looks 12.

I'm going to guess that photo was taken June 28th, 2023.

 

[ULF_55]

It's ok you weren't the only one - I gotchu with the bump - dont think we need the 5 years

Maybe they tried to trade back to 33rd., but no takers?

 

[phillipmike]

Too bad there is only 1 game left in the season meaning the highest he can get to is 36 unless playoff games count.

If playoff games dont count, i bet this might be his last regular season OHL game. He is either going to the AHL or NHL next year.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Too bad there is only 1 game left in the season meaning the highest he can get to is 36 unless playoff games count.

If playoff games dont count, i bet this might be his last regular season OHL game. He is either going to the AHL or NHL next year.

He will 100% not be in the AHL next year.

 

[hullsy47]

He will 100% not be in the AHL next year.

How come Wright got to go to the ahl

 

[TheBeastCoast]

How come Wright got to go to the ahl

He played 4 full seasons in the CHL. Cowan's options next year will be NHL or back to London.

 

[LeafChief]

It's ok you weren't the only one - I gotchu with the bump - dont think we need the 5 years

(Insert "I f***ed up" GIF here)

That's on me, brother!

 

[NJG]

THIRD LINE: Cowan - Minten - Jarnkrok

I think that's a realistic place to start both Cowan and Minten next year on the third line. If they play better then third-line players move them up if not keep them on the third line and just let them play and get experience.