Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: May 20, 2005
Height: 5' 10 | 180 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Drafted: 28 overall, 2023 round 1 (
TOR)
Reports
Dec. 19, 2023 (Updated Dec. 21, 2023)
Contract: $2,807,500 over 3 years (Cap hit: $935,833)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 18
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Prospect
Toronto selected Cowan in the first round (28th) at the 2023 entry draft. The 5'11 185lbs forward can play both center and the wing. Cowan brings a combination of energy and skill. He's quick off the rush and relentless pursuing opponents trying to create turnovers. Another bonus is the fact he is willing to battle for pucks in traffic. If he gets the edge, off the rush, he takes the puck to the paint.
Expect Cowan to play in Team Canada's middle six forward group. There's a chance he could be used in a variety of roles at the WJC, potentially seeing time in all situations.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | London Knights | OHL | 54 | 34 | 62 | 96 | 38 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | Canada U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | London Knights | OHL | 68 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 10 | 47 |
| 2021-22 | London Knights | OHL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Komoka Kings | GOJHL | 24 | 11 | 23 | 34 | - | 30 |
- Compete/Consistency: 92
- Defensive Zone Starts: 85
- Hockey IQ: 89
- Offensive Zone Starts: 90
- Penalty Kill: 80
- Power Play: 88
- Physicality: 84
- Puck Moving/Passing: 87
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 89
Oct. 27, 2023 (Updated Oct. 28, 2023)
Contract: $2,807,500 over 3 years (Cap hit: $935,833)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 18
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Prospect
After a fantastic first training camp with the Leafs he has hit the ground running, upon his return to London (OHL)
Continues to play with high end energy and compete. Playing quick and fast. His speed, skill, and compete are on another level compared to his peers at the junior level.
Producing offense without sacrificing detail.
Making plays in tight quarters. Battling for secondary possession and opportunities. Never goes away.
Relentless
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2023-24 | London Knights | OHL | 54 | 34 | 62 | 96 | 38 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | Canada U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | London Knights | OHL | 68 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 10 | 47 |
| 2021-22 | Komoka Kings | GOJHL | 24 | 11 | 23 | 34 | - | 30 |
| 2021-22 | London Knights | OHL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 88
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 88
- Physicality: 79
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 86
- Skating: 85
Sep. 17, 2023 (Updated Sep. 25, 2023)
Contract: $2,807,500 over 3 years (Cap hit: $935,833)
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 18
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Prospect
Continues to impress
Has added more core strength to his frame - resulting in more explosiveness and separation in open ice
Tenacious competitor - responsible in all three zones - above the play in the offensive zone when his group doesn't have control of the puck
Relentless battling for lose pucks around the crease
Showing off an improved release - confident - 2-way / skilled / energy forward
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | London Knights | OHL | 54 | 34 | 62 | 96 | 38 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | Canada U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | London Knights | OHL | 68 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 10 | 47 |
| 2021-22 | Komoka Kings | GOJHL | 24 | 11 | 23 | 34 | - | 30 |
| 2021-22 | London Knights | OHL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 88
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 83
- Physicality: 79
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 86
- Skating: 85
Apr. 13, 2023 (Updated Jun. 13, 2023)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 17
Projection: Middle Six
Trending: Up
A riser in the second half of the season
Competes - plays with pace - doesn't shy away from traffic or contact - has the hockey brain to be used in all situations - earned the trust of his coaching staff and played elevated minutes in playoffs - shot has improved - leans distributor who can extend plays with his tenacity
Leans 3F for NHL projection
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2022-23 | London Knights | OHL | 68 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 10 | 47 |
| 2021-22 | London Knights | OHL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Komoka Kings | GOJHL | 24 | 11 | 23 | 34 | - | 30 |
- Compete/Consistency: 70
- Defensive Zone Starts: 70
- Hockey IQ: 70
- Penalty Kill: 70
- Power Play: 70
- Physicality: 70
- Puck Moving/Passing: 70
- Shot: 70
- Skating: 80
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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