Maple Leafs Acquire Scott Laughton from Flyers in Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs solidified their roster by acquiring veteran center Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of the trade deadline. In exchange, the Leafs sent Nikita Grebenkin, a first-round pick (top-10 protected), a fourth-round pick, and a sixth-round pick to Philadelphia. Laughton, who has accumulated 27 points this season, is expected to bolster the Leafs' depth at center and support star forward Auston Matthews as they aim for a deep playoff run. The Flyers will retain half of Laughton's contract for the remainder of the season. Laughton expressed excitement for his new opportunity with Toronto, having grown up as a Leafs fan. This move is seen as part of the team's strategy to end their 56-year championship drought by enhancing their playoff competitiveness.