Auston Matthews' Comments About Easton Cowan Have Just Unlocked a New First Line
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been working hard at training camp, and he has been able to get a good look at prospect Easton Cowan.
Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are looking for a new forward to play alongside them on the first line this season.
Of course, Max Domi and Matias Maccelli are the frontrunners in that endeavor right now. However, the team is certainly open to other ideas.
For instance, Easton Cowan is someone who could certainly take the job, as long as he plays well, works hard, and makes the team.
Auston Matthews glazes Easton Cowan
In fact, at training camp today, Auston Matthews made some interesting remarks about Easton Cowan that have us wondering whether or not the rookie really could end up on the top line.
Simply put, Matthews believes the London Knights standout is bigger and stronger than ever. Of course, this would give him an edge against the grown men of the NHL.
He looks bigger. He looks stronger. He's always had confidence in his ability and who he is. To me, he just looks like an evolved version of that. So, it's been good to see.
Whether or not we actually get to see Cowan on the roster this season still very much remains to be seen, although fans are definitely hopeful.
The deciding factor will likely be the preseason, which starts very soon. This is when we will finally get to see which players have "it" and which players do not.
If Cowan doesn't make the roster, he can always go and play for the Toronto Marlies, where he will be able to further develop his game.
Only time will tell whether or not Easton Cowan can be the player fans hope him to be.
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SEPTEMBRE 19 | 268 ANSWERS Auston Matthews' Comments About Easton Cowan Have Just Unlocked a New First Line Do you believe Auston Matthews and Easton Cowan will be linemates this season? | ||
| YES | 149 | 55.6 % |
| NO | 119 | 44.4 % |
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