"The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten depth scoring and good play from many of their bottom six this season, but none other sticks out more than Scott Laughton. After having a rough stretch with the Maple Leafs last season after being acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at the Trade Deadline, he looks to have finally found his groove. Before this most recent part of the season, many claimed that the Maple Leafs lost that deal,"
"Laugton's next deal with the Maple Leafs will likely be a bridge deal with a max of four seasons, likely in the $2-3.5 million range. The Maple Leafs are not in a position to commit to a depth forward long-term, especially if Brad Treliving is looking to improve their roster. The Maple Leafs currently pay Laughton $1.5M for last season and this; however, the Flyers retained 50% of his contract to make the trade work."
Scott Laughton has emerged as the Maple Leafs' most impactful bottom-six scorer and depth player after struggling following a midseason trade from the Philadelphia Flyers. A trade that sent a first-round pick and prospect Nikita Grenbenkin now appears to be shifting toward the Maple Leafs' favour as Laughton returns to form. Laughton prefers to avoid unrestricted free agency and aims to begin contract talks with GM Brad Treliving. A likely outcome is a bridge contract up to four years in the $2–3.5 million range. Laughton contributes defensively, kills penalties, wins faceoffs, and is trusted late in games.
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