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Maple Leafs need to play these two young wingers in the top six

Toronto Maple Leafs need to give two of their youngest wingers top-six minutes down the stretch.

Jan 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during overtime at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs unfortunately didn't acquire any prospects at the NHL Trade Deadline this year, so they need to highlight their two of their youngest skilled wingers.

As much as we all think the world is ending because the Leafs are going to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2017, they may have more skill than we think.