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Leafs practice notes: Easton Cowan will not play vs. Red Wings, Anthony Stolarz projected to start

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Oct 11, 2025, 12:40 EDTUpdated: Oct 11, 2025, 12:38 EDT
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan will not make his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Cowan, Sammy Blais and Philippe Myers are among the Maple Leafs’ healthy scratches for Saturday’s contest. The 20-year-old is Toronto’s top prospect and was used in a fourth line role extensively throughout training camp. It’s unclear when he’ll make his NHL debut but following Toronto’s 5-2 season opening win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, it appears head coach Craig Berube isn’t ready to tinker with the lineup yet. Cowan is eligible to play with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies this season.
Blais was claimed off waivers on October 6 and was scratched for the season opener. The 29-year-old is reunited with Berube, after winning the Stanley Cup together in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues.
“He knows what I expect out of him, and I know what I’m getting out of him,” Berube said of Blais on October 7. “I think more than anything, I know what type of player he is and what he brings to our team, and he knows what I want, so, it’s good to have him.”
Nick Robertson remains on the third line with Max Domi and Dakota Joshua, while Calle Jarnkrok will be suiting up alongside Steven Lorentz and Nicolas Roy. Robertson earned his place in the lineup after a stellar preseason, where his scoring ability was lauded by the organization. Jarnkrok appears to be back in 2023-24 form and scored against the Canadiens.
Anthony Stolarz is projected to make his second consecutive start. Stolarz made 31 saves during Wednesday’s victory and was cool, calm and composed when called upon. Cayden Primeau will serve as Stolarz’s backup.
Maple Leafs’ projected lineup vs. Canadiens
Matthew Knies-Auston Matthews-Matias Maccelli
Bobby McMann-John Tavares-William Nylander
Dakota Joshua-Max Domi-Nick Robertson
Steven Lorentz-Nicolas Roy-Calle Jarnkrok
Jake McCabe-Chris Tanev
Morgan Rielly-Brandon Carlo
Simon Benoit-Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Anthony Stolarz (projected starter)
Cayden Primeau
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