The Toronto Maple Leafs' recent lineup changes indicate that there is no other logical spot for their top rookie, Easton Cowan.
The team has been affected by injuries, including the loss of Scott Laughton during the preseason and Steven Lorentz with an upper-body injury. Additionally, Joseph Woll is currently on a leave of absence due to an undisclosed personal matter.
These injuries have led to a cascading effect on the Maple Leafs' forward group, prompting Coach Craig Berube to make adjustments to the lineup. As a result, Cowan is expected to make his season debut on Monday night, but will likely start in a prominent role rather than the fourth line.
Coach Craig Berube has had to shift his pieces around to accommodate replacements.
Cowan made the team out of camp, but has yet to play this season. His impending debut is highly anticipated by fans.
Author's summary: Maple Leafs' lineup changes signal Cowan's prominent role debut.