What happened: Toronto's interest in dealing Easton Cowan has cooled after the winger's strong training camp and productive opening stretch to 2026-27, according to a report. Cowan has three points through two games, including a power-play goal in the win over the New York Islanders after assisting on one of William Nylander's goals in a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Why it matters: That changes the calculus on a 21-year-old who had been viewed as possible trade currency during Toronto's offseason reshaping. It also gives the Maple Leafs another internal scoring option days after their deal for Marchenko and Merzlikins, while boosting Cowan's value if trade talks resurface later.

What to watch: The next stretch will show whether Cowan keeps a top-nine role as Toronto settles its forward mix. Any renewed trade activity would also test how firm this shift in valuation really is.