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Maple Leafs Reassign Easton Cowan to Marlies as Scott Laughton Returns

Toronto leveraged the rookie’s waiver exemption to open a roster spot for returning veterans.

Overview

  • Toronto announced on Nov. 5 that Easton Cowan was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and Scott Laughton was activated from injured reserve.
  • Cowan, 20, logged 10 NHL games with one goal and four points while averaging 12:33 of ice time and taking shifts alongside top-line teammates.
  • Scott Laughton, out since the preseason with a lower‑body injury, was set to make his season debut Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth.
  • Steven Lorentz’s availability further tightened forward spots, contributing to Cowan’s reassignment.
  • Cowan is expected to make his AHL debut with the Marlies and remains a waiver‑exempt option for future NHL recalls.