The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Easton Cowan from the AHL on Wednesday morning ahead of tonight’s regular-season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.
Cowan was sent to the AHL on Monday afternoon after the team announced their opening day roster and he was not on it. Forward Jacob Quillan was sent to the Marlies with Cowan’s recall.
Maple Leafs F Jacob Quillan has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
F Easton Cowan has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) October 8, 2025
The 20-year-old skated as the 13th forward at Monday’s Leafs practice.
With the OHL’s London Knights last season, he had 29 goals and 69 points in 46 games before adding 13 goals and 39 points in 17 playoff games, helping the Knights to second straight OHL championship.
Cowan then led London to a Memorial Cup title, scoring three goals and seven points as he captured the Stafford Smythe Trophy as tournament MVP.
The 28th overall pick by Toronto in 2023, Cowan has yet to make his NHL debut.