"I don't believe contract talks have started yet, but they would like to keep Scott Laughton beyond this season. This is another scenario where maybe they utilize the Olympic break period. This is another example of a team wanting to hold on to some of their guys, with Laughton being one of them in Toronto. I think the Leafs want to make that happen."
"But that seems to be in the past, with Laughton now really becoming a heart-and-soul guy for the Maple Leafs. While Laughton does not light up the scoreboard, his presence on the ice, toughness, and overall leadership are significant boosts to his already commanding presence on the penalty kill. He's stabilized the bottom six and should factor into the Maple Leafs' plans moving forward."
The Maple Leafs could extend Scott Laughton during the upcoming Olympic break to keep him beyond this season. Laughton is set to become a UFA this summer, and the team risked losing him for nothing after trading Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick at last year's deadline. The Olympic break offers GM Brad Treliving time to address contract matters. Laughton, from Oakville, Ontario, overcame early-season injuries and has become a heart-and-soul presence. He provides toughness, leadership, and a commanding penalty-kill role. He has stabilized the bottom-six and should factor into Toronto's future lineup plans.
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