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Yeah, that’s about right. Minten’s grown on me as well, but yeah…I guess this is Treliving letting Wes Clark play out the plan already in place?
Prospect Info: 2023 1st Rd Selection - #28 OA (via BOS, WSH) - C, Easton Cowan [London Knights, OHL; [Height 5.11 -- Weight 185]
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Macman
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You have to have a trade partner. I noticed Treliving was on the phone a couple of minutes before the pick. It must not have worked out.
BertCorbeau
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I meant in terms of reaching for a player that could have been available later.
I think the realism that a trade down was possible have a lot of people disappointed they didn't get another pick and grab Cowan later.
That being said maybe the trade down option wasn't there at all. Trev could have been checking in to see if there was a deal there but maybe there wasn't.
Anthrax442
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"should have traded down" looks like they tried and a deal wasn't available. Takes two to tango
His best hockey was during the playoffs. I thought we needed guys like that? Or maybe I'm wrong and we should just go for regular season points.
Isaac Nootin
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Fine with the pick. Surprised at the amount he was able to produce on a deep London team. Should explode next year playing up in the lineup.
Strong 2nd half and a really strong playoffs. Will have an opportunity to get even more minutes in a very solid program in London.
Competitive and works hard
Competitive and works hard
Americanadian
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With the Hawks reportedly wanting to get into the 1st round again you'd think there was a deal to be made for 35+51.
ITM
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Warden of the North
Ned Stark's head
Facts don't matter when he's 5'10 170!
I agree
He will play in the NHL
On that point but maybe there was no trade down available
He will play in the NHL
BertCorbeau
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BertCorbeau
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Stephen
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From the 5 minutes of YouTube research, he looks like a buzzy pepper pot forward who could be a Yanni Gourde, if he's got a competitive streak. Handles the puck well and makes crisp plays in traffic (in junior). And if he doesn't have a personality, he'll be an Alex Kerfoot. That probably sounds more unflattering than I meant it to. But Kerfoot does have a nice skills package (that doesn't result in anything special).
Captain material
He has a motor that never stops
Rob Brown
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Nothing against this kid at all as I don't know anything about him, but to be fair, Marner also had monster playoff numbers in the OHL.
baton elevated
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This is the Leaf's MO they always seem to go off the board and think they are the smartest team in the room. If they traded down they probably could have still got him and added another pick. We can hope he still has some growth in his future. Grow 2" and pack on 10 -20 lbs. This was not a Tree pick, I wonder who ultimately made this pick?
So close to Perrault but not meant to be.
So close to Perrault but not meant to be.
Agreed
mcleex
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Leafs brass always thinking they are the smartest ones in the room and can reinvent the wheel
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If you’re looking for a player who could be a steal of the 2023 NHL Draft, look no further than Easton Cowan of the London Knights. Despite being undersized, he has a complete hockey toolkit that should allow him to excel at the sport for years once he breaks onto the scene.
On the ice, Cowan plays a nonstop two-way game that makes him one of the most notable players every shift. He has a visceral understanding of the sport that allows him to either find the right place to set up his teammates to score or to shut down his opponent’s opportunities. He also isn’t afraid of playing a tough game despite his size, as he will battle in the corners to dig out a puck.
Throughout the Knights’ run to the 2023 OHL Western Conference Final, Cowen flashed his playmaking abilities by posting nine goals and 21 points in 20 games played. This playoff was a bit of a coming-out party for him, as he showcased that he could produce points when his team needed it most as well as shut down opponents.
"Cowan is a high-energy playmaker who plays with significant grit; with added polish and muscle, he projects as an intense depth creator in the NHL. Cowan is an excellent two-way forward that has elite vision, passing and hockey IQ. He has a great motor that allows him to be engaged in every play throughout his shifts".
MagicalRazor
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Mid 50s prospect. you’re telling me there was no option to trade back for 2 seconds?
Not a fan of this pick at 28 , but prove me wrong team
Not a fan of this pick at 28 , but prove me wrong team
weems
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Just looking at his stats and he was a beast in the playoffs
20 games played
9 goals
12 assists
16 PIMs
20 games played
9 goals
12 assists
16 PIMs
DraftSchmaft
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Really don't give af who we drafted since our best players are still young. All I know about this pick is that trading Sandin was pure stupidity.
