"Primarily used as the Leafs' fourth-line centre and on the penalty kill, Laughton quickly endeared himself to his teammates and the fans during his brief time in Toronto. After struggling through two injuries that derailed the start of his season, he emerged as the team's go-to shutdown forward and a major reason why their penalty kill was among the best in the NHL prior to his departure."
"The Leafs originally acquired him at the 2025 Trade Deadline from the Philadelphia Flyers along with a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for forward Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick in 2027. The first round pick the Leafs dealt was top-10 protected, while the Flyers agreed to retain 50% of Laughton's cap hit for the remaining two seasons of the deal."
Scott Laughton, a forward for the Los Angeles Kings, posted a farewell message on Twitter after being traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the deadline. The trade sent Laughton to Los Angeles for a conditional third-round pick that becomes a second-round pick if the Kings make the 2026 playoffs. During his two seasons with Toronto, Laughton recorded eight goals and 12 points in 43 games, plus two assists in 13 playoff games. He served primarily as a fourth-line centre and penalty-kill specialist, becoming instrumental in the Leafs' strong penalty-kill performance. The Leafs originally acquired him from Philadelphia in 2025, trading significant assets including a first-round pick.
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