Easton Cowan
Easton Cowan finished the 2023-24 season with 34 goals and 62 assists for 96 points in 54 games for the OHL's London Knights. He also registered ten goals and 24 assists for 34 points in 18 playoff games. Cowan also registered two points in five games for Team Canada during the World Junior championship.
The 19-year-old had a good rookie tournament and a good preseason with the Leafs, but Leafs GM Brad Treliving and Leafs head coach Craig Berube thought that one more year in the OHL would be best for Cowan's development.
As of Wednesday morning, Cowan has three goals and three assists for six points in five games with the Knights this season.
He is considered to be the Leafs top prospect, so all eyes will be on Cowan throughout the season. The Leafs are expecting to see him dominate the OHL this season and hopefully win a championship after coming so close last season.
Depending on how the London Knights and Maple Leafs do come their respective playoff times in the Spring, Cowan could find himself joining the Leafs in the playoffs if the Leafs require an extra body due to injuries.
Whether he joins the Leafs in the playoffs or not this season, Cowan is expected to make the Leafs main roster next season.