This is HUGE for the Leafs... 

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In 2 or 3 years he will be NHL ready.

Yeah 💯

There's definitely a way.

@kyosenofficial That "way" means there's 17 injuries and we fell out of a playoff spot.

Since Cowan can't play in the AHL, he's too young, the Leafs the choice between keeping him...if only forty games as a Leafs or with does he return to London? Kinda up to Cowan in pre season and his eight games as a Leaf whether he stays in the NHL or not .

Why don't you wait for Traverse City & maincamp before making your amateur prediction. Wickenheiser & the Leaf development people have seen him up close unlike you. She's of the opinion "he's going to make a real push" & that "he's very close". Her take has more value than yours. Assuming he continues the strides made this year as OHL MVP, then playoff MVP & leading scorer at the Mem Cup, it's likely he gets a 9 game NHL test drive. As she said "he's proved us wrong at every level, so nothing would surprise me".

No way. They will stick him in the AHL like they did with Nylander. He’s too small, he needs size and some experience in the big leagues. I’m sure he will play some games no doubt.

@@NotaGabeItch He can't play in the AHL he is ineligible. He has to play with the leafs or OHL.

@@late3619 Oh damn I just searched up, didn’t realize he is ineligible for the AHL. Hell maybe they should just throw him on the 3rd or 4th line and get some big league experience then, depending how training camp goes. What do you think?

​@@NotaGabeItchHe will likely play in junior for one more year. Then to the Marlies for a year or two.

@@berniejackson5149 Just putting the carrot in front of the nose. Everyone knows that he is not NHL ready. But given the time, he will push for a job. Probably in 2 or 3 years.

No way, he’s already ready for the AHL. Cowan already tore up the O last year, he doesn’t got much growing to do there. He needs a taste of the big leagues. I have no doubt in my mind they’ll stick him in the AHL, and play him in the NHL for maybe a few games this year in the preseason to get a sense.

​@@NotaGabeItchHe cannot play in the AHL.

He can’t play in the AHL, he’s to young it’s either NHL or Junior.

Skills wise maybe, but too small and not strong enough against NHL Dmen.

I've watched him a lot he's small but stocky and strong with the heart of Trevor Moore who is also a little man. Said the same about Marner he had very similar stat line in JR as well both are good two way players

At least a couple of years away yet but will be good for sure.

Too small. Cowan needed growth and size, still lacking size. The organization will inject him with PEDS and Steroids. Cowan will come out looking like Ryan Reaves next year, no doubt.

Marner isn’t going anywhere. I have no doubt in my mind Treliving wants to see how he performs under Berube. If I’m not mistaken, Marner’s no trade clause is still in effect and it’s already been reported he doesn’t want to leave Toronto.

He's not going to ever be a physical player which is the type of player Berube wants.

I totally agree

@@robertstanford1778 ok flip mathews, nylander, marner, tavares,kampf, rielly,liljegren and a bunch for rempe and goodrow types and find a few more Reaves type players and never win 40+ games a year then. The nhl has been curbing away from big bodies that deal put punishment. There will never be another scott Steven's who hits anything on the ice. Now in the nhl you bump into someone it's called a check.

Domi will be 3rd line centre.

@@johnsummerhill8323 Eventiually, yes. I agree But, he and Matt's had great chemisry in the second half last season so I imagine he starts the year on Auston's wing. Then depending on who they have slotted in 3C (Kamph, Jarny) is playing, you'll probably see Domi take over. It also depends on how big of a step Knies takes and whether or not Cowen and/or Minten makes the club out of camp. Should be interesting to see.

@@jayp.6166 That was only about 15 games then the chemistry started to disappear. New coach so anything goes.There is no chance Cowan or Minten are NHL ready. Minten will either be with Cincinnati or the Marlies. Cowan may get a couple of games with the Leafs then back to junior.

@@johnsummerhill8323 It was for sure more than 15 games. But it doesn't really matter. I agree with you about Minten and Cowen. Cowen probably gets 4-8 games and then goes back to London to dominate and try to win a Mem Cup. I think they'll want to keep Minten with the Marlies, even for the simple fact that they can keep a closer eye on him. He will also have the benefit of having the Leafs staff (trainers, coaches, etc.) I figure by next season they should both be ready for the Show....hopefully. After the draft, I was arguing (sort of) with this guy on here who was claiming that Knies-Minten-Cowen was going to be our 3rd line this season. Talking about their line dominating and Cowen pushing for the Calder. Was pretty funny, actually lol

@@jayp.6166 I really think the young guys are at least a couple of years away from the NHL. If the Leafs were a non playoff team, maybe in a year or two. But it is a big jump.

No thanks.

There's so much wrong with this statement. I'm sorry but Cowan has 0% chance playing the year in the NHL. Minten maybe 25%

​@@shaneturner1809Actually, I see them both being 2 or 3 years away. Unless a player is a top 10 draft pick, he will need to spend some time in the minors. Cowan will spend one more year in junior and go to the World JR championship where he can hopefully dominate. Minten will likely play is Cincinnati with some time with the Marlies.

Do you even follow the leafs?? Brodie is gone. Are you a habs fan?

@johnsummerhill8323 I can certainly see a world where Minten plays in the NHL this year. It's not a likely scenario but it's still a possibility. Especially in the cap hell the leafs are in. Cowan?? No way. He's at least 2 years away

@@shaneturner1809 They really are not in any further cap hell than many other teams especially since so many players being counted towards the cap will be in the minors where their cap hit is gone. I have watched Minten off and on and I honestly am not sure he will ever be an NHL player. I hope he gets to that point but I think he has a long way to go.

So is Brayden Point but he gets it done. It’s about the size of the players heart and will that matters

Your a fool...He is like Tucker

Finally somebody who understands hockey. Cowan a bust. He will never have higher trade value than right now.