"Laughton has had rotten luck since being acquired by the Leafs from the Philadelphia Flyers at last season's trade deadline. The 31-year-old forward was not able to adjust to coming back to his hometown and just before training camp a couple months ago, he had to explain why his time in Toronto has gone so poorly so far. With hope that he could turn it around and really be a stabilizing force down in the Leafs' bottom six, there was general optimism heading into the season."
"But unfortunately he was hurt after blocking a shot during preseason action against the Detroit Red Wings before he could even take the ice for a game that mattered. There is no distinct timeline for when Laughton could return to game action, but with the Maple Leafs visiting his former team down in Philadelphia on November 1, that must be a date that's circled on the calendar and one that he hopes he is back with the team for."
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to start the regular season, and Scott Laughton could return to practice as early as Thursday after suffering a lower-body injury on Oct. 2. Coach Berube said Laughton is trending really well and hopes he will be back on the ice shortly. Laughton was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at last season's trade deadline and has struggled to adjust in Toronto. He suffered the injury blocking a shot during preseason against the Detroit Red Wings. There is no firm timeline for a game return, but a November 1 visit to Philadelphia is a likely target. Upon return he would likely slot into the fourth-line center role behind Nicolas Roy.
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