Easton Cowan TRADE BUZZ?! | Leafs vs. Vegas Game Preview
Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple LeafsShow Notes
The Maple Leafs head to Vegas for their first road game of the season, but the biggest question may be what Toronto is willing to give up to upgrade its blue line. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti debate whether Easton Cowan could be used as a trade chip for a young, controllable top-four defenseman such as Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin. The guys also preview the Leafs' matchup with the Golden Knights, discuss Mitch Marner's return to the spotlight, and look at what Gavin McKenna needs to do in his first NHL road game after his breakout performance against Nashville.
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