The Toronto Maple Leafs squeaked out a 2-1 win in overtime against the offence-deprived New York Rangers, and Anthony Stolarz was the objective first star. His 28 saves on 29 shots is an indicator of a good start, but you had to have watched the game to appreciate his role in this game (if you … Read more
It may be just two games of NHL action, but Easton Cowan is leaving quite the impression. The Toronto Maple Leafs rookie continues to impress his teammates and coaching staff, and against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Cowan one-upped his debut, and had himself a great game. His work ethic has been one of the … Read more
Nick Robertson’s name is back in the NHL trade rumor mill as the Toronto Maple Leafs forward seeks a larger role and more opportunity. This, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, who reports that Robertson and his agent are open to trade discussions. All the while, Dreger notes that Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has … Read more
When the dust settled on a wild 7-4 defeat of the Nashville Predators on Thursday, it was Auston Matthews who had the game-winning goal. Assisted by Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan, Matthews’ first past a goalie this season put the Leafs up 5-2 midway through the third, eventually securing the win. With the goal, Matthews … Read more
Four different players on the Toronto Maple Leafs tallied three points in a 7-4 win against the Nashville Predators. John Tavares, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Matthew Knies, and William Nylander each had three points in the offensive outburst, which was desperately needed after two losses to the Detroit Red Wings. In the middle of all of this … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 1-2-0 in their first three games of the season, taking the season-opener at home against the Montreal Canadiens before losing two in a row to the Detroit Red Wings. It’s been far from an ideal trio of games, but the fact remains that it was just that, a trio of … Read more
On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs let a 2-0 lead slip away from them against the Detroit Red Wings, with the eventual result being a 6-3 loss. The loss was chalked up to sloppy play. The Leafs showed up with better legs on Monday, enough to outshoot the Red Wings by a wide margin, but … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that their top prospect Easton Cowan will make his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon. Related: Maple Leafs’ Lorentz Injured in Game Against Red Wings There’s a saying in hockey that one man’s injury is another man’s opportunity. Cowan is getting his first NHL game … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan is projected to make his NHL debut on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings and can’t wait for the opportunity ahead. Cowan was placed on Toronto’s first line alongside Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews during Sunday’s practice session, providing the 20-year-old with a golden opportunity to thrive among two … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves on the receiving end of a bounce-back effort from the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night to even their record at 1-1 through two games. The Red Wings, who were booed off the ice in their home opener after losing 5-1 to the Montreal Canadiens, who the Maple Leafs … Read more