The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, have been one of the most underwhelming teams in the league through the first month of the season. The Buds were expected to take a step back after losing Mitch Marner in the offseason, but a 6-5-1 start against a soft schedule is a disappointment for Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan took a huge step forward in his young NHL career on Saturday. Cowan finally scored his first NHL goal in his ninth game with the Maple Leafs, marking a career milestone in Toronto’s 5–2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan reflected on his journey to his first NHL goal before taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Maple Leafs saw the final moments in Philadelphia just before they took off back to Toronto following their win against the Flyers on Saturday.

David Kampf, 30, started the year with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after clearing waivers in early October. After being unable to secure a role with the Maple Leafs so far, the veteran might ask Toronto to terminate his contract with the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Kampf has reportedly left the team’s AHL affiliate, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offered an update on the situation Monday morning.