From the blue and white to the green and gold, Easton Cowan is back in London.
“Obviously you want to make the team [Toronto Maple Leafs] but for my development, it’s right I came back, so I’m excited to play tomorrow,” said Cowan right before practice with the OHL’s London Knights Tuesday morning.
The reigning Ontario Hockey League regular season and playoff MVP looked to have a little extra jump in his step on the ice, and it’s clear he’s improved since the Memorial Cup final last spring.
The Maple Leafs decided Monday to loan their 2023 first round pick to London for one last year of junior hockey.
“They’re happy with me, and they just want to focus on my details,” said Cowan. “They want me to focus on just doing the little things right. Obviously, my goal is making the NHL. But for now, I’m in focus on …