Laughton's versatility, feistiness and grit make him a perfect fit for what Toronto is trying to build. But is a deal realistic?
NHL insider James Mirtle of The Athletic doubts the Toronto Maple Leafs trade for their top trade target ahead of the deadline.
Scott Laughton is a hot commodity going into this season’s NHL trade deadline. The forward from the Philadelphia Flyers has been garnering some attention already, and the offers are likely to increase as the deadline nears.
A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring a veteran forward and star defenseman from the Flyers in a blockbuster deal.
Fedotov stopped 22 of 25 shots in his first game action in a month, while Laughton now has eight points in his past 10 games.
According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a team to watch in the Laughton sweepstakes. Pagnotta writes:
The Toronto Maple Leafs have not had a consistent offensive showing throughout the season, even with their high priced forwards, a result of injuries to
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings are linked to centers less than two months away from the NHL trade deadline.
Returning home from a five-game road trip, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (17-18-5) rematch on Tuesday with Craig Berube's Toronto Maple Leafs (26-13-2).
The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again poised to be big-time buyers at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. They are leading the Atlantic division with a 27-14-2 record and 56 points, and it's another Stanley Cup or bust season for them.
Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
"Scott Laughton scored against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, a team that tried to acquire him from the Flyers in the past. He has one more year on his contract after this season and comes ...