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Easton Cowan’s injury and subsequent exclusion from on-ice activities at the World Junior selection camp raises some interesting questions. How much will this setback impact his chances of making the final roster? Is it simply precautionary, or is there a deeper concern about his recovery timeline? Could this open the door for other players like Beckett Sennecke to shine and steal a spot? Let's discuss.

Furthermore, the article highlights Cowan's impressive 56-game point streak, surpassing Doug Gilmour's OHL single-season record. While the OHL officially recognizes Gilmour's streak, does Cowan’s multi-season achievement deserve more recognition? Does the distinction between single-season and multi-season streaks diminish the significance of Cowan’s accomplishment? Where do these streaks rank among the greatest in junior hockey history?

Looking ahead to Cowan's NHL future, how will this injury affect his development in the long term? The article suggests he's expected to make the Leafs roster next fall. Is that still a realistic expectation given this recent setback? What kind of impact could he have at the NHL level if healthy? I'm predicting a Calder Trophy contender within three years. Am I overhyping him, or does he possess that level of potential?