Scott Laughton is in the running for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for the third straight year.
Scott Laughton is in the running for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for the third straight year.
The NHL announced each of its 32 teams' nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy Tuesday afternoon, and for the third straight season, Flyers forward Scott Laughton is in the running for the award.
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is given annually "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community," and Laughton has most certainly stood out for his philanthropic efforts.
In particular, Laughton has been a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community since entering the league, and is now a predominant figure in spearheading the Flyers' Pride Night celebrations. He's also heavily involved with Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, as well as several other community initiatives.
"It's a huge honor for myself to be very involved in the community where I was drafted, grown up, and now live," Laughton said in a statement released by the Flyers.
"A lot of credit goes to my wife, Chloe, who's such a big part of this. The nomination is something that means a lot to me and I'm very grateful because Philadelphia has given me so much and I want to always give back. Giving back, being a part of this community and to be a voice for various groups and organizations, I take great pride in it, and I believe is part of our responsibility."
Laughton has established himself as an unquestioned leader in the Flyers locker room since being drafted in 2012. He was the only Flyer to wear a letter on his chest during the 2022-23 season, and many believe he's deserving of being the club's full-time captain (though head coach John Tortorella has made it clear the team will not have a captain next season).
Laughton, who turns 29 on May 30, is coming off his best season as an NHLer. He logged career highs in goals (18), assists (25), and points (43) while serving as a dynamic presence on the penalty kill — he ranked third in the NHL with seven shorthanded points on the season.
The winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy will be announced at the 2023 NHL Awards on June 26.