Leafs' Rising Star Surpasses McDavid's Impressive OHL Milestone

A Toronto Maple Leafs draft choice has catapulted himself into the spotlight alongside the Ontario Hockey League's finest, following an impressive scoring streak this season.

In a display of exceptional skill, Easton Cowan, selected 28th overall by the Leafs in the recent NHL draft, demonstrated his prowess by intercepting a pass and scoring during a penalty kill against the Kitchener Rangers.

This goal not only showcased Cowan's talent but also extended his scoring streak to 28 games, moving him ahead of notable players Connor McDavid and Alex Debrincat for the longest OHL point streak in the past decade.

Dominating the ice for the Knights, Cowan has amassed 30 goals and 50 assists, totaling 80 points in just 46 games, achieving an astonishing average of 1.74 points per game at only 18 years old. This performance suggests Cowan might be one of the most valuable late first-round picks for the Maple Leafs in recent memory.

The record for the longest point streak in OHL history is held by Doug Gilmour, who scored in 55 consecutive games during the 1982-83 season with the Cornwall Royals, culminating in 177 points (70G, 107A) in 68 games.

As the NHL trade deadline on March 8 approaches, Toronto's GM Brad Treliving is expected to enhance his roster. However, it's highly unlikely Cowan will be on the trading block given his potential.

Treliving has expressed willingness to trade a future first-round pick for the right deal, yet Cowan is seen as an untouchable asset within the organization. The remaining question is when Cowan will secure his position in the NHL lineup, as anticipation grows for his debut.

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