Leafs prospect Easton Cowan isn't about to replace Mitch Marner, but he has the DNA the team is looking for
The top Maple Leafs prospect went out a champion, named the most valuable player in the Memorial Cup after leading the London Knights over the Medicine Hat Tigers in Sunday's final.
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Global News
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