News and Opinions

• Maple Leafs submit opening night roster, Easton Cowan left off team at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Offical Opening Day Roster at Pension Plan Puppets (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• 'No Decisions Have Been Made': Why It Looks Like Easton Cowan Is On The Outside Looking In For Maple Leafs’ Opening Night Lineup at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs claim Sammy Blais & Cayden Primeau at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Craig Berube on Easton Cowan skating as the 13th forward in practice: “No decisions have been made… Just keep working and practicing” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Easton Cowan grateful to remain with Maple Leafs despite roster uncertainty at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Easton Cowan deserves to be in the Opening Night lineup: Leafs Morning Take at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Make Lineup Changes Ahead of Season Opener at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Leafs practice notes: Nick Robertson joins Max Domi on 3rd line, Easton Cowan used as 13th forward at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roster Takes Shape, Blue Line Settled & Goalie Question at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Easton Cowan’s opening night status should not be determined by injuries at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 6, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Have Two Decisions Before the Puck Drops at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 5, 2025)

• Maple Leafs’ Cowan & Robertson Make Final Cases to Make Roster at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 5, 2025)

• Your Sunday before the season starts cap space post at Pension Plan Puppets (Sun Oct 5, 2025)

• Craig Berube believes Maple Leafs’ Easton Cowan is ready for NHL after preseason at The Leafs Nation (Sun Oct 5, 2025)

• Craig Berube on whether Easton Cowan is NHL-ready after preseason: “We have decisions to make, but he showed us enough to say he’s ready” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Oct 5, 2025)

• Red Wings-Maple Leafs game #2 Tweetcap: Detroit rallies to end the exhibition season with a 6-5 OT win over the Laffs at The Malik Report (Sun Oct 5, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings – Preseason Game #6 Projected Lines & TV Info at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton’s injury: “Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Preseason Preview and GDT: Game 6 @ Detroit at Pension Plan Puppets (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby’s Chance, Danford’s Rise & Cowan’s Crossroads at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Cowan’s Shot At Leafs Roster, Senators Response to Xhekaj & More NHL Rumors at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Easton Cowan is confident his 200-foot game can help Maple Leafs at The Leafs Nation (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Saturday FTB: countdown to decision day at Pension Plan Puppets (Sat Oct 4, 2025)

• Why The Maple Leafs Should Keep Easton Cowan In The NHL at The Hockey News (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton’s injury on Easton Cowan: “I don’t think it changes Easton’s game that much… Easton can play different roles at different times” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• The Maple Leafs Face a Big Lineup Decision with Easton Cowan at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• With Scott Laughton out week-to-week, David Kampf steps into the 4C position for the start of the Leafs’ regular season at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• 3 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Loss to the Red Wings at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• 5 Maple Leafs Standouts From the Preseason at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Fri Oct 3, 2025)

• Roster battles continue as Leafs face Red Wings in preseason game at Editor in Leaf (Thu Oct 2, 2025)

• Scott Laughton on potential opening night linemate Easton Cowan: ‘He’s been awesome on our line’ at The Leafs Nation (Thu Oct 2, 2025)

• Craig Berube jokes that Easton Cowan should stick to hockey after singing in front of group in Muskoka at The Leafs Nation (Thu Oct 2, 2025)

• Easton Cowan has possibly made the Maple Leafs roster at Editor in Leaf (Thu Oct 2, 2025)

• Jett Luchanko needs to start in the OHL, not on the Flyers at Broad Street Hockey (Wed Oct 1, 2025)

• 3 X-Factors Who Could Shift the Maple Leafs’ DNA at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 1, 2025)

• Where’s the best spot for Easton Cowan’s development? + Joseph Woll’s absence – MLHS Podcast EP99 at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Oct 1, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Stolarz Deal, Cowan’s Chances & Fringe Forwards at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 30, 2025)

• Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Has the Chance to Be Impactful This Season at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 30, 2025)

• Maple Leafs' bottom six has interesting problem at Editor in Leaf (Tue Sep 30, 2025)

• Leafs Notebook: The goaltending picture, Easton Cowan’s development path, and the final roster battles at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Sep 29, 2025)

• Breaking down the Maple Leafs' roster battle for their forwards at Editor in Leaf (Mon Sep 29, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Announce Cuts to Training Camp Roster at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 29, 2025)

• Maple Leafs assign 33 players to Toronto Marlies, Easton Cowan remains on roster at The Leafs Nation (Mon Sep 29, 2025)

• 'He's Done What We Asked Him To Do': Easton Cowan Remains On Fourth Line As Maple Leafs' Lineup Begins To Take Shape at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 29, 2025)

• Maple Leafs' Best Interest Is To Let Easton Cowan Develop In AHL at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 28, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025–26 at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 28, 2025)

• Sunday FTB: All about Easton at Pension Plan Puppets (Sun Sep 28, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Preseason Game #4 Projected Lines & TV Info at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sat Sep 27, 2025)

• Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Game Day Preview: Preseason Game #4 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 27, 2025)

• Maple Leafs' new fourth line fixes major problem at Editor in Leaf (Sat Sep 27, 2025)

• Bruce Boudreau doesn’t like the idea of deploying Easton Cowan in a fourth line role: Leafs Morning Take at The Leafs Nation (Fri Sep 26, 2025)

• Could Scott Laughton, Steven Lorentz, and Easton Cowan be the Maple Leafs’ 4th line to start the season? at The Leafs Nation (Fri Sep 26, 2025)

• 2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 7-2 Preseason Win vs. Canadiens at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 26, 2025)

• Major questions loom about Maple Leafs' top six forwards at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 26, 2025)

• Preseason Game Notes: Scott Laughton & Steven Lorentz pile up points as Maple Leafs coast to 7-2 win in Montreal at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Fri Sep 26, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Preseason Game #3 Projected Lines & TV Info at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Craig Berube on Max Domi skating on Matthews’ right wing in camp: “He looked really good to me… He skated and shot pucks” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Game Day Preview: Preseason Game #3 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• These players can seize opportunity for Leafs in preseason game vs. Canadiens at Editor in Leaf (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Easton Cowan, Matias Maccelli headline Maple Leafs’ roster for preseason tilt vs. Canadiens at The Leafs Nation (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Preseason Preview & GDT: Leafs in Montréal at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• 3 Big Questions for the Maple Leafs Heading Into Preseason Game 3 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Ben Danford’s Stock Is Rising As Prospect Earns Recognition From Maple Leafs' Veterans at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Brad Treliving on the first week of Leafs camp & preseason: “Two young guys who have caught my eye are Easton Cowan and Ben Danford… Both have acquitted themselves well” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Thu Sep 25, 2025)

• Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s training camp: “Watching him in the battle drills, he’s such a competitor and is a lot stronger than you think” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Practice Report: 2nd week of camp at Pension Plan Puppets (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Easton Cowan is doing everything possible to make Leafs roster at Editor in Leaf (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• 4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Overtime Loss to Senators at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Craig Berube encouraged by play of Easton Cowan, Dennis Hildeby in preseason loss to Senators at The Leafs Nation (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Wednesday FTB: assorted training camp newsletter at Pension Plan Puppets (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Preseason Game Notes: A first look at Matthews-Maccelli, Cowan grabs a point, Joshua’s preseason debut, and Hildeby’s strong showing at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Craig Berube on Easton Cowan’s preseason performances: “The conversations I had with him before camp — he’s doing those things” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Takeaways from Leafs' embarrassing collapse in preseason loss to Senators at Editor in Leaf (Wed Sep 24, 2025)

• Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game Day Preview: Preseason Game #2 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Preseason Game #2 Projected Lines & TV Info at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Craig Berube on Easton Cowan & Ben Danford’s opportunity in the second preseason game: “I loved both of their games in Ottawa… We want to see how they look” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Preseason Preview & GDT: Game 2 vs Ottawa at Pension Plan Puppets (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Matthew Knies says Easton Cowan is stronger and faster compared to last season’s training camp at The Leafs Nation (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Maple Leafs’ Preseason Games Matter More Than Fans Think at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Leafs finally developing homegrown defenseman in their own image at Editor in Leaf (Tue Sep 23, 2025)

• Maple Leafs need to try these two wingers with Auston Matthews at Editor in Leaf (Mon Sep 22, 2025)

• Easton Cowan showed different side of his game in first Leafs preseason game at Editor in Leaf (Mon Sep 22, 2025)

• Easton Cowan proud of his strong 200-foot game against Senators in first preseason game at The Leafs Nation (Mon Sep 22, 2025)

• Leafs Notebook: The first preseason performances, the unchanged defense, and Jarnkrok & Kampf’s futures at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Sep 22, 2025)

• Craig Berube on the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 win to open preseason: “Ben Danford played a good, solid hockey game… Pretty much mistake-free… It was impressive” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• 2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Senators at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Preseason Game #1 Projected Lines & TV Info at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• Easton Cowan, Ben Danford headline Maple Leafs’ roster for preseason opener vs. Senators at The Leafs Nation (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• How the Leafs will trim their roster at Pension Plan Puppets (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Injuries, Trade Chips & Hopkins Surprises at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• Easton Cowan receiving high praise from Maple Leafs stars at Editor in Leaf (Sun Sep 21, 2025)

• Craig Berube on Auston Matthews’ adjustment without his previous right-wing partner: “He might take another step, start hanging onto pucks, and beating people one-on-one” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Fri Sep 19, 2025)

• Auston Matthews impressed with Easton Cowan at camp, says he looks bigger and stronger at The Leafs Nation (Fri Sep 19, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Notebook: Who Stood Out On Day One Of Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 19, 2025)

• Friday FTB: lines lines lines at Pension Plan Puppets (Fri Sep 19, 2025)

• Maple Leafs debut new lineup at start of training camp at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 19, 2025)

• 4 Maple Leafs Storylines After Training Camp Roster Announcement at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 18, 2025)

• 'I Think He's Ready To Push To Be On The Team': 'Can Easton Cowan Crack The Maple Leafs Roster This Season? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 18, 2025)

• Maple Leafs’ Forward Logjam: Who Stays, Who Goes? at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 17, 2025)

• 3 Training Camp Developments That Would Give Maple Leafs Fans Optimism at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 17, 2025)

• Brad Treliving sees opportunity for Easton Cowan to make Maple Leafs roster this season at The Leafs Nation (Wed Sep 17, 2025)

• 3 Maple Leafs that could surprise at this year’s training camp at Editor in Leaf (Wed Sep 17, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Winger, Line Combos & Deadwood at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 16, 2025)

• What I want to get out of training camp at Pension Plan Puppets (Tue Sep 16, 2025)

• 7 Maple Leafs’ Standouts at the 2025 Prospect Showdown at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 15, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Standouts from the Prospect Challenge at Pension Plan Puppets (Mon Sep 15, 2025)

• The Maple Leafs’ standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Sep 15, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Roster Crunch: Youth vs. Veterans, Pacioretty’s Role & the Bottom-Six Logjam at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 14, 2025)

• 2025 T25U25: Full Vote Lists at Pension Plan Puppets (Sun Sep 14, 2025)

• Takeaways From Maple Leafs' First Game Of Prospect Showdown Against Senators at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Sep 13, 2025)

• 2025 T25U25: Final Community Vote Summary at Pension Plan Puppets (Sat Sep 13, 2025)

• 'My Work Is To Stop The Puck': Maple Leafs Prospect Artur Akhtyamov Eager To Follow In The Footsteps Of Dennis Hildeby Last Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Sep 13, 2025)

• John Gruden on Easton Cowan at prospect camp: “It’s noticeable he’s put on a little weight… It’s quite evident that he did a really good job over the summer” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sat Sep 13, 2025)

• Projected lineup for Leafs' first game of Prospect Showdown unveiled at Editor in Leaf (Sat Sep 13, 2025)

• It's okay to get super excited about Easton Cowan at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• 'My Dad Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World': Tyler Hopkins Excited To Play First Game With Maple Leafs At Prospect Showdown at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• Is Nicholas Robertson Running Out of Maple Leafs Chances? at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• Projected Maple Leafs Rookie Game Lines Revealed Ahead Of Weekend Matchups at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• Easton Cowan Adds Size, Reveals What It Will Take To Make Maple Leafs Roster Out Of Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• 2025 Leafs Prospect Rankings, No. 1: Easton Cowan ready to begin professional career at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• Easton Cowan main focus on first day of Leafs rookie camp at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 12, 2025)

• Easton Cowan Renting Former Maple Leafs Prospect Fraser Minten's Place For First Season In Toronto at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 11, 2025)

• Easton Cowan feeling more relaxed heading into third Maple Leafs training camp at The Leafs Nation (Thu Sep 11, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson’s Fight, Pacioretty’s Fit & Cowan’s Challenge at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 11, 2025)

• 2025 T25U25: Easton Cowan is #2 at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Sep 11, 2025)

• 7 Maple Leafs to Watch at 2025 Prospect Showdown at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 10, 2025)

• Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2025-26 Preseason Update at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 10, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 2: Bubble Players and Dark Horses at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Sep 10, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford Trade Value, Carlo’s Future, & Knies Rising at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 9, 2025)

• Leafs need to be patient with Easton Cowan's development at Editor in Leaf (Tue Sep 9, 2025)

• Projecting Maple Leafs’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 8, 2025)

• Toronto’s Easton Cowan And Other AHL Rookie Forwards To Keep An Eye On Next Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 8, 2025)

• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Push, Lorentz’s Role & Kuznetsov Curveball at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 7, 2025)

• Easton Cowan determined to make the Maple Leafs roster out of training camp at The Leafs Nation (Sat Sep 6, 2025)

• Maple Leafs should consider trading all prospects, expert says at Editor in Leaf (Sat Sep 6, 2025)

• 'This Is The Most Confident I've Felt': Easton Cowan's Goal Is To Make The Maple Leafs Out Of Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 5, 2025)

• How Easton Cowan prepared in offseason to earn spot on Leafs roster at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 5, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Prospect Report: The Toronto Marlies at Pension Plan Puppets (Fri Sep 5, 2025)

• 2025 T25U25: Tinus Luc Koblar is #6 at Pension Plan Puppets (Fri Sep 5, 2025)

• Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Forward Preview at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 4, 2025)

• How the new NHL/NHLPA CBA timeframe may affect a Lightning prospect at Raw Charge (Wed Sep 3, 2025)

• The NHL’s Best Farm Systems Ranked – 2025-26 Preseason Update at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 1, 2025)

• Maple Leafs Should Give Easton Cowan Room to Become His Own Player at The Hockey Writers (Sun Aug 31, 2025)

• What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Easton Cowan? at The Leafs Nation (Sun Aug 31, 2025)

• 2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #1 Easton Cowan at The Leafs Nation (Sat Aug 30, 2025)

• The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Preseason Update at The Hockey Writers (Fri Aug 29, 2025)

• New Trade Proposal Puts Canucks at Risk of Losing Controversial Winger Evander Kane to Maple Leafs at Canucks Daily (Fri Aug 29, 2025)

• Mulling the Maple Leafs: Nicholas Robertson Is the Most Moveable Asset at The Hockey Writers (Fri Aug 29, 2025)