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Draft Class

28. Easton Cowan, RW, LONDON (OHL)

May 20, 2005 | 5′ 10″ | 170 pounds

Tier: Has a chance to play games

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average

Background: Cowan’s stock trended up as the season went along. A second-round pick in his OHL Draft, Cowan became an important all-situations forward for a top OHL team this season in London.

Analysis: Cowan is a quick and competitive winger. He plays with a lot of energy and courage, not shying from getting to the net or engaging in after-the-whistle activities. Cowan has good skills and enough hockey sense to make you think he’ll score as a pro, but whether there’s enough pure offense in his game is a question, especially as a barely 5-foot-11 player. His scoring in the OHL postseason was encouraging though.

Thoughts on the pick: Cowan is a bit of a surprise at 28. He’s a player who was rising all season, played a big role on a top CHL club and I thought was a strong candidate to go in the second round. He skates and competes well and has offense. I didn’t see the high-end offense or athletic profile for 28. The Leafs obviously disagreed, and are getting a true competitor in Cowan. Time will tell if this works for them.

(Photo of Easton Cowan: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)

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