The Toronto Maple Leafs may have a surprise in the store if they are confronted with the Montreal Canadiens on 8 October. Sports networks Luke FoxThe 20-year-old attacker Easton Cowan has positioned himself as a strong candidate to make the opening night line-up.
Fox has linked it to the fourth line, which will catch some fans. The question becomes, where does it fit differently?
Cowan was impressed during the camp and recently skated on the fourth line alongside Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz. It is interesting that it seems that he has defeated more established names such as Nick Robertson, Calle Järnkrok and David Kämpf. “I feel very different,” Cowan told the Toronto Sun On Wednesday. “I told my parents after the game in Montreal that this is the best hockey that I played.”
Head coach Craig Berube has been very positive in his discussions about what Cowan brought to the camp this season. At the point that his work ethics and playing style have been noticed, there seems to be a feeling that the prospect has taken a big step in its development. “He did what we asked – the hind -legged part of the game, the competing, being directly and predictable,” said Berube.
Is the fourth rule the best option for Cowan?
By implementing Cowan in a limited fourth line role, he would enable himself to adapt to the NHL at a manageable pace. And he seems ready to take on a role that apparently is less about the violation. “But my 200-foot game, I felt so confident in it. It feels good to be a reliable player,” he said.
Playing with veterans such as Laughton and Lorentz were able to protect him against errors while he accelerates his development in the areas Berube values the most: structure, discipline and physical responsibility.
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