Scott Laughton began the 2025-26 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs but was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on March 6th for a conditional third-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft after scoring 12 points in 43 games. He played 21 games for the Kings, contributing 8 points and enhancing the team’s depth and penalty kill. Valued by the organization, he signed a 3-year, $3.5 million AAV contract, helping to address the Kings’ center depth issues following Anze Kopitar’s retirement. Overall, the trade was beneficial for the Kings, allowing them to focus on further improving their center position.
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