Easton Cowan’s first NHL experience has come to an end as the Toronto Maple Leafs make roster moves.
The young forward, just 20 years old, has been reassigned to the AHL by the Maple Leafs. This decision came on Wednesday as the team welcomed back centre Scott Laughton from injury reserve.
Cowan, a promising talent from Mount Brydges, Ont., had a decent start with the Maple Leafs this season, recording one goal and three assists in 10 games. Despite showing potential and versatility in the lineup, the return of Laughton and fellow forward Steven Lorentz has led to Cowan being moved down to the AHL.
He is now gearing up for his debut with the Toronto Marlies, a new challenge for the young player to continue his development.
Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs are preparing to face the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. Laughton is set to make his season debut after recovering from a lower-body injury that kept him out for the team’s first 13 games.
With a mix of returning players and new additions to the lineup, including Matias Maccelli and Lorentz, the Maple Leafs are looking to build momentum following a recent win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team is determined to bounce back from a subpar performance, with key players ready to make an impact on the ice.