Cowan Chases Historic First in Maple Leafs History

Toronto's Cowan is pursuing an accomplishment that no Maple Leafs player has ever achieved, setting himself up for a potentially legendary season if he can pull it off. The weight of history and the pressure that comes with chasing a franchise first can either motivate a player or crush him under the burden. For a Leafs organization desperate for anything resembling a breakthrough, having a player gunning for the history books provides a compelling narrative.