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Maple Leafs Delay Easton Cowan’s Debut Again After Sticking With Winning Lineup

Toronto prioritizes lineup continuity, evaluating whether his development is better served in the NHL or with the Marlies.

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Overview

  • The 20-year-old top prospect was a healthy scratch for the season opener against Montreal and again for Saturday’s game in Detroit.
  • Coach Craig Berube said the season-opening win factored into keeping the lineup unchanged, adding that Cowan is close to playing.
  • GM Brad Treliving emphasized he wants Cowan getting regular minutes, with the AHL Marlies available if NHL ice time is limited.
  • Cowan has been rotated onto the second power-play unit in practice but has not been placed on regular forward lines.
  • Fourth-line injuries to Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz were reported, and coverage indicates Cowan or waiver pickup Sammy Blais could be considered as replacements.