Scott Laughton Turning the Page on NHL Trade Deadline - Community Post

Philadelphia Flyers

Jonathan Bailey

Sep 23, 2025

In order to acquire veteran center Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had to pay a big price – a first-round draft pick and prospect winger Nikita Grebenkin. Thus, expectations for Laughton were sky-high, and he’d be the first to tell you he didn’t meet those expectations – at least, during the regular season, as he posted only two goals and four points in 20 games.

thehockeynews.comScott Laughton Ready To Prove Leafs Paid the Right Price At Last Season's DeadlineIn order to acquire veteran center Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers last season, the Toronto Maple Leafs had to pay a big price – a first-round draft pick and prospect winger Nikita Grebenkin. Thus, expectations for Laughton were sky-high, and he’d be the first to tell you he didn’t meet those expectations – at least, during the regular season, as he posted only two goals and four points in 20 games.

The Flyers are loving life with Nikita Grebenkin, who was acquired in a package for Scott Laughton at the NHL trade deadline last year.

As for the Maple Leafs and Laughton, things could be better, and Laughton is ready to turn the page and get back to business.