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Prospect Info: 2023 1st Rd Selection - #28 OA (via BOS, WSH) - C, Easton Cowan [London Knights, OHL; [Height 5.11 -- Weight 185]

I's say from all accounts and scouting reports Easton closest NHL comparable might be Travis Konecny stylistically and mix in some Chandler Stephenson who just won a Cup with Vegas.

Cowan believes his “hounding mentality” made him an attractive pick. He prides himself on leadership and hard work. “I really hound pucks. My 200-foot game. And using my skating ability and hockey sense,” he said. “I want to work on getting bigger, work on my shot, and you can always get better.”

His nickname is going to become "Hound dog" because of his desire to relentlessly pursue or pester someone or something, but his London teammates call him "Cowboy".
 
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Clownfish said:
Anecdotally, I had my growth spurt at about 16, then oddly enough, grew another 2 inches between 18 and 22. Measurements coming from medical checkups, not just amateur hour.



Outside of Nadeau, those 3 were all guys I hoped for too.
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I believe it, sounds like you were a later bloomer than my cousin. If someone starts posting that Cowan was 4'11 until 20 months ago, then I'll probably agree that he's got some height left to go.

OHL website has his 2021 draft height as 5.09. Growth is possible, the reality is that it's very unlikely.
 
Clownfish said:
I don't get the whole "he's not who I wanted so I won't like him" vibe people have. We should support our prospects, especially new ones. We can judge them after a year or two.
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I understand getting upset when you do questionable stuff very high in the draft (for example, if we took anyone other than Matthews at 1OA in 2016), but later in the draft its generally whatever, unless you've really seen enough of the kid to think he doesn't have a chance.

I wasn't a fan of Dubas, I'm not a big fan of Wes Clarke, and Treliving isn't who I wanted hired. But, I'd much rather be proven wrong about them or a player than I would be about being right about them not being a good for us. The Leafs being successful will bring me more joy than internet points on HFboards.
 
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AuraSphere said:
Well for one when you call him a C its already a redflag you don't know what you're talking about
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You don't know what you're talking about because you didn't read the thread title.

Also:

Elite prospects list him as a center.
The hockey writers list him as a center.
Pention Plan Puppets list him as a center

So what is it? Perhaps both things can be true: He can play any forward position.

Jesus Christ!

I love these kids who think they know things.
 
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NHL DRAFT COMBINE RESULTS​

London Knights forward Easton Cowan is one of the most agile players heading into this month’s 2023 NHL draft.

The Mt. Brydges 18-year-old led the way in pro agility left time (4.04 seconds) and right time (4.09 seconds) while finishing second in the VO2 max aerobic fitness test (63.0) among 107 players at the NHL draft combine in Buffalo on the weekend.

The 5-foot-10.5, 171-pounder also ranked 10th overall in body fat percentage (7.54) and 17th in vertical jump (20.69 inches) & Cowan tied for fourth with 12 consecutive pull-ups.
 
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Ianturnedbull said:
You don't know what you're talking about because you didn't read the thread title.

Also:

Elite prospects list him as a center.
The hockey writers list him as a center.
Pention Plan Puppets list him as a center

So what is it? Perhaps both things can be true: He can play any forward position.

Jesus Christ!

I love these kids who think they know things.
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He's as much of a C as marner was on his draft day. Maybe check how many times this year he actually played C
 
AuraSphere said:
He's as much of a C as marner was on his draft day. Maybe check how many times this year he actually played C
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Maybe you should. Why don't you have this conversation with the OP or a Mod. Your beef is not with me. It's with the other people who list him as a center.
 
Looks like he has promise but got to maximize the value of your picks. Any draft day deals? I'd ditch the entire scouting staff.
 
Ianturnedbull said:
You don't know what you're talking about because you didn't read the thread title.

Also:

Elite prospects list him as a center.
The hockey writers list him as a center.
Pention Plan Puppets list him as a center

So what is it? Perhaps both things can be true: He can play any forward position.

Jesus Christ!

I love these kids who think they know things.
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I know there are legitimate people who have worked in hockey scouting that are on HF Boards. Most of us are just regular guys. We don’t know anything hahaha! The draft is one of those times where the board sucks.
 
For all those ragging on undersized skilled forwards, I’d just like to remind you that an undersized skilled forward was voted the best players in Leafs history.
 
93LEAFS said:
No, teams can outperform their picks expected value consistently. But, one, focusing on the one later pick that ends up a star is generally pointless. If you can consistently, hit singles with the odd extra base hit you will maintain a strong core assuming you have a decent allocation of picks. Not every pick needs to be a home-run swing. Cheap effective players on ELCs and team control have value in a cap world. Would I rather get the next David Pastrnak than the next Michael Bunting or Andrew Shaw? Absolutely, but that's not a consistently realistic outcome.

If you have good processes you will eventually hit a home-run or two, you'll strike-out a bit, and hopefully hit some singles and doubles along the way. Scouting and player development play key roles. But, ignoring likely probabilities of certain ranges would be absurd. Pretty much any pick outside the top 15 or so has a high-risk of becoming a bust. The gap between the certainty of the top 5 picks or so, and the likely outcomes of a late first is bigger than the gap between late firsts and 3rd rounders.
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Very well stated.
 
francis246 said:
I know there are legitimate people who have worked in hockey scouting that are on HF Boards. Most of us are just regular guys. We don’t know anything hahaha! The draft is one of those times where the board sucks.
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The draft has been the best time, no bickering, no fighting, everyone was having a good time in the GDT, and people were discussing hockey things and not if Dubas has fake glasses, it was lovely.
 
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notbias said:
The draft has been the best time, no bickering, no fighting, everyone was having a good time in the GDT, and people were discussing hockey things and not if Dubas has fake glasses, it was lovely.
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Meh there’s been better times. Nothing will be as good as the 2016/2017 season haha. Optimism was high as hell that year
 
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Some more outside opinions. Early indications of Knights fans being high on him, and rumblings of him being a riser

C Easton Cowan - London Knights, OHL (2023, 28th, TOR)

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/709773/easton-cowan I think this kid could have a big year for London this year. Cowan spent almost the entire season last year playing junior B because the Knights don’t like to rush their players - it’s notoriously difficult to get minutes as a 16 year...
forums.hfboards.com forums.hfboards.com
 
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in general I think it's a bad strategy to pick a player that your peers (very) likely rank much lower

just trade down and take the risk
 
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NHL DRAFT COMBINE RESULTS​

London Knights forward Easton Cowan is one of the most agile players heading into this month’s 2023 NHL draft.

The Mt. Brydges 18-year-old led the way in pro agility left time (4.04 seconds) and right time (4.09 seconds) while finishing second in the VO2 max aerobic fitness test (63.0) among 107 players at the NHL draft combine in Buffalo on the weekend.

The 5-foot-10.5, 171-pounder also ranked 10th overall in body fat percentage (7.54) and 17th in vertical jump (20.69 inches) & Cowan tied for fourth with 12 consecutive pull-ups.
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Not sure if anyone has taken that V02 max test, its not easy by any stretch. I thought I was in shape when I did mine…. And to log a score like is something else, extremely impressive.
 
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Stand Witness said:
Ill have to see if I can get confirmation on this, but I believe he actually played the playoffs banged up - potentially a shoulder injury too.
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Said he was battling strep throat in the playoffs at the very least.
 
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