Toronto Maple Leafs: The Potential Last 3 Forward Cuts of Training Camp

No. 3: Easton Cowan

Despite having one of the best names in hockey and being invited to the Gravenhurst trip this week, Cowan is likely going to be sent back to junior to try to win a Memorial Cup with the London Knights.

Cowan, who was the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick during the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has continued to be a workhouse every time he steps on the ice. He’s clearly playing like a 18-year-old, in a good way, because his energy levels are through the roof and he goes after every loose puck there is.

With three points, including one goal, Toronto’s first-round selection (28th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, Cowan has impressed the Leafs with his ability to hound pucks and high-energy style of play.

Despite that, he still isn’t likely to make a team that considers itself a Cup Contender as an 18 year old.

So, with all that being said, look for these to potentially be the lines when the 2023-24 season opens next week (if healthy).

Forwards:

Tyler Bertuzzi – Auston Matthews – Mitch Marner

Max Domi – John Tavares – Calle Jarnkrok

Matthew Knies – William Nylander – Sam Lafferty

Noah Gregor – David Kampf – Ryan Reaves

Defenseman:

Morgan Rielly – TJ Brodie

Jake McCabe – John Klingberg

Mark Giordano – Timothy Liljegren

Goalies:

Ilya Samsonov

Joseph Woll

Let’s play that hockey!