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

[Leafidelity]

23 games

 

[weems]

 

[Hollel]

Sometimes it’s just nice to sit and marvel at a nice story. What a ride from the draft to this point for the kid

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Another goal and 2 assists so far tonight, kid's cookin'.

 

[hockeeyyy]

Reminds me quite a bit of a young Zach Parise.

 

[WarriorofTime]

No doubt benefiting stats wise a lot from an ohl unstoppable powerplay that has Bonk and Halttunen scoring at will, I don’t think the assist per game is going to translate quite as well without context of a stacked offensive ohl juggernaut and I think the WJC and draft year gives some indication of what that will look like. I'd probably still take Musty as far as 2023 late-1st OHL Forwards that are treating the League as putty in their hands right now. Not trying to neg him. Good prospect that I think will have a good career. Just more 2nd line wing than top line from my perspective.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

No doubt benefiting stats wise a lot from an ohl unstoppable powerplay that has Bonk and Halttunen scoring at will, I don’t think the assist per game is going to translate quite as well without context of a stacked offensive ohl juggernaut and I think the WJC and draft year gives some indication of what that will look like. Not trying to neg him. Good prospect that I think will have a good career. Just more 2nd line wing than top line from my perspective.

Everybody wants top line guys and I get why look what they can do.but you 2nd liners too.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Everybody wants top line guys and I get why look what they can do.but you 2nd liners too.

Indeed, cheap, cost-controlled middle six forward depth is insanely valuable and could help kick out the Leafs window. I think about how valuable a guy like Brandon Saad coming out of the OHL was for the Hawks at the time he emerged.

 

[smitty10]

Indeed, cheap, cost-controlled middle six forward depth is insanely valuable and could help kick out the Leafs window. I think about how valuable a guy like Brandon Saad coming out of the OHL was for the Hawks at the time he emerged.

I really hope he can turn into a top 6 winger. Late first rounders often don't turn into anything. If he can continue this upward trajectory he'll be an essential piece of the Leafs forward group for a few years.

 

[4thline]

Indeed, cheap, cost-controlled middle six forward depth is insanely valuable and could help kick out the Leafs window. I think about how valuable a guy like Brandon Saad coming out of the OHL was for the Hawks at the time he emerged.

I see the upside of a Konecny-lite (offensively), Konecny-plus (defensively). Similar level of player to a Saad, just different tools and style.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

I see the upside of a Konecny-lite (offensively), Konecny-plus (defensively). Similar level of player to a Saad, just different tools and style.

That would be massive for us. Hopefully he keeps it up!

 

[Namikaze Minato]

 

[Namikaze Minato]

No doubt benefiting stats wise a lot from an ohl unstoppable powerplay that has Bonk and Halttunen scoring at will, I don’t think the assist per game is going to translate quite as well without context of a stacked offensive ohl juggernaut and I think the WJC and draft year gives some indication of what that will look like. I'd probably still take Musty as far as 2023 late-1st OHL Forwards that are treating the League as putty in their hands right now. Not trying to neg him. Good prospect that I think will have a good career. Just more 2nd line wing than top line from my perspective.

Is that really the case?

https://x.com/citchmook/status/1757200085748748555?s=20

48.6% of his production at even strength I have no clue how to embed tweets. Feel free to do so

Nearly half his production is at ES and he leads the league in Short handed points, is he really benefiting from the powerplay as much as youre saying?

@LDN I know you've watched a lot more games than me, any insight?

 

[GTA]

His play reminds me a lot of Riley Kidney. Let’s hope he keeps it up

 

[WarriorofTime]

Is that really the case?

Nearly half his production is at ES and he leads the league in Short handed points, is he really benefiting from the powerplay as much as youre saying?

@LDN I know you've watched a lot more games than me, any insight?

The London powerplay is way ahead of the rest of the league. It’s pretty unstoppable right now.

 

[LDN]

Is that really the case?

Nearly half his production is at ES and he leads the league in Short handed points, is he really benefiting from the powerplay as much as youre saying?

@LDN I know you've watched a lot more games than me, any insight?

He benefits from being on a good team, but he also makes the team good. His speed and creativity are still developing. He could be a complementary piece on a top line, but also could play a 3rd or 4th line role…. Lots of options with a player of his versatility

 

[wetcoast]

Indeed, cheap, cost-controlled middle six forward depth is insanely valuable and could help kick out the Leafs window. I think about how valuable a guy like Brandon Saad coming out of the OHL was for the Hawks at the time he emerged.

Cowan and Knies on the Leafs second line for a decade is looking really good isn't it?

 

[AuraSphere]

Cowan and Knies on the Leafs second line for a decade is looking really good isn't it?

Don't see both ever being on the same line. They're both complimentary pieces - hound dogs that get the puck (i.e. what Hyman did for Matthews/Marner).

Which is perfectly fine considering we'll have Nylander and Marner as our two wingers for the foreseeable future.

I see Cowan as more a middle six guy for now - but lets see how he develops

 

[wetcoast]

Don't see both ever being on the same line. They're both complimentary pieces - hound dogs that get the puck (i.e. what Hyman did for Matthews/Marner).

Which is perfectly fine considering we'll have Nylander and Marner as our two wingers for the foreseeable future.

Perhaps not the same line but they are the type of players that really help a top 9 with stuff outside of scoring.

 

[lionsDen]

Is that really the case?

Nearly half his production is at ES and he leads the league in Short handed points, is he really benefiting from the powerplay as much as youre saying?

@LDN I know you've watched a lot more games than me, any insight?

I’m not saying anything, just something I had seen when looking up c Ritchie. Please read my responses regarding all of this ty

 

[Namikaze Minato]

He benefits from being on a good team, but he also makes the team good. His speed and creativity are still developing. He could be a complementary piece on a top line, but also could play a 3rd or 4th line role…. Lots of options with a player of his versatility

Thanks! Always hard to tell because i only catch the odd game online but it never felt like it was the main reason he was picking up points to me.

I’m not saying anything, just something I had seen when looking up c Ritchie. Please read my responses regarding all of this ty

My bad, i wasnt actually replying to your post, just using the statistics from it should have untagged you.

 

[lionsDen]

Thanks! Always hard to tell because i only catch the odd game online but it never felt like it was the main reason he was picking up points to me.

My bad, i wasnt actually replying to your post, just using the statistics from it should have untagged you.

No worries man!

 

[Arizonan God]

No doubt benefiting stats wise a lot from an ohl unstoppable powerplay that has Bonk and Halttunen scoring at will, I don’t think the assist per game is going to translate quite as well without context of a stacked offensive ohl juggernaut and I think the WJC and draft year gives some indication of what that will look like. I'd probably still take Musty as far as 2023 late-1st OHL Forwards that are treating the League as putty in their hands right now. Not trying to neg him. Good prospect that I think will have a good career. Just more 2nd line wing than top line from my perspective.

I think most Leaf fans would love for a late first round pick to turn into a 2nd line winger with energy and tenacity.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Knies came this year for his first full rookie year and Amirov probably would have been on the team this year (RIP)

Minten, Grebyonkin and Cowan coming soon

Secondary guys like Hildeby, Tverberg and Niemela are there too.

These players could keep the window open for Toronto for sure.

Not all will work out in the NHL but some should.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Cowan gets a goal in the 3rd to continue the streak! 25 games!