Easton Cowan’s first NHL stint is over.

The Toronto Maple Leafs assigned the forward to the AHL on Wednesday while activating centre Scott Laughton from injured reserve.

Cowan, 20, has appeared in 10 games with the Maple Leafs this season, tallying one goal and three assists.

The Mount Brydges, Ont., native, who was selected 28th overall in the 2023 draft, has spent time up and down the Toronto lineup.

However, as the team gets healthier with Laughton and fellow forward Steven Lorentz returning to the lineup, Cowan was squeezed out.

Now, he’s set to make his AHL debut with the Toronto Marlies.

The Maple Leafs are back in action Wednesday, taking on the Utah Mammoth (at 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+).

Laughton will make his season debut after he suffered a lower-body injury i

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