Easton Cowan Compares Himself to Two Former Fan-Favourites Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs' first round pick Easton Cowan made an interesting declaration during an interview.

He compared his play with two very well-liked former players for the Leafs.

Cowan Compares Himself to Two Former Leafs

After he got drafted, Cowan said he tries to play in the style of Nazem Kadri and James van Riemsdyk.


As reported by Luke Fox:

Great Models

Both Nazem Kadri and James Van Riemsdyk had an important impact on the Maple Leafs.

Together, they played more than 1700 games in the NHL and cumulated 1236 to this date.

If Cowan can be like the two of them, the Leafs might have this year's draft steal in their pocket.

As reported on Maple Leafs Insider - Leafs' first round draft pick models his game after two fan-favourite former Leafs