The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to add fresh blood to their roster, recently announcing the signing of rookie Easton Cowan, the 28th pick in the 2023 first round of the draft, to a three-year entry-level contract. The young and talented player had a strong showing with the OHL’s London Knights last year, finishing with 20 goals and 53 points in 68 games.
Standing at five-foot-ten and weighing 170 pounds, the winger hails from Mount Brydges, Ontario, and his status as the team’s first rookie draft pick under new Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving signals the team’s ambition and strategic planning for the future.
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the No. 28 pick, which originally belonged to the Boston Bruins, from the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline as part of the deal the team made to waive Rasmus Sandin. The trade of the pick secured the team a promising young player, injecting more hope for their future development.
The addition of Easton Cowan will further enrich the depth of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster, while also demonstrating the high value team management places on young talent. Fans are looking forward to the rookie player’s performance and are confident that he will continue to write his own brilliant chapter in the NHL.