Scott Laughton: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / December 9

Scott Laughton has revitalized the Toronto Maple Leafs’ fourth line

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 6–2–2 in their last ten games, and are currently two points out of a playoff spot. The Leafs’ recent play has been a sharp contrast to what we’ve seen in the last two months.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8

Nine months later, the returns on Scott Laughton are starting to flower for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs were in a bit of a weird spot following the 2024-25 NHL Trade Deadline. There was a world of pressure on them to add a middle-six centre and, if possible, a defenceman.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 7

Leafs’ Scott Laughton breaks down his short-handed slapshot goal vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs winning streak has come to end, falling 2-1 in a shootout to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. And while goaltender Dennis Hildeby was a bright spot throughout in keeping it a one-goal game, the team’s offence left something to be desired.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton: Veteran Presence Done Right

The Toronto Maple Leafs have always understood the importance of the dressing room. You can have speed, skill, and future stars, but if the locker room isn’t balanced — if there isn’t someone who keeps the mood grounded, sets the tone, and knows how to carry a room through the highs and lows — teams stumble.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Hildeby & Berube’s Injury Silence

It’s been a week that feels almost tailor-made for reflection. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been juggling injuries, unexpected heroics, and the kind of small, chaotic moments that define a long NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Joshua, Roy & Benning

Some weeks, when you are writing daily about the Toronto Maple Leafs, you feel like the story writes itself. After two wins in a row, this one has been a little different — quieter on the surface, but with a few threads tugging at the deeper fabric of the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

3 takeaways from Leafs-Blue Jackets: Cowan’s best NHL game, Laughton’s strong return in losing effort

For the first time in several weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs should’ve fared better in a losing effort, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Maple Leafs activate Scott Laughton from IR, Nicolas Roy on IR retroactive to November 15

The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated forward Scott Laughton from injured reserve ahead of the team’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nicolas Roy has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to November 15.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Leafs’ Scott Laughton to return vs. Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs are finally getting some good news on the injury front. Veteran forward Scott Laughton has been activated off of injured reserve and is set to return to Toronto’s lineup for their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Leafs practice notes: Laughton returns, Matthews fully participates in morning skate, Jarnkrok on top line

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews and forward Nicolas Roy both skated prior to Thursday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthews and Roy were both previously ruled out due to injuries, but are progressing well in their recoveries.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Scott Laughton feeling energized ahead of return to Maple Leafs lineup

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ injury list has started to look more like a grocery list over the past week or so, but they’ll have a little bit of relief when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Scott Laughton on Maple Leafs’ OT loss to Blue Jackets: ‘Sun comes up tomorrow’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton isn’t going to let Thursday’s overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets weigh him down. Laughton returned to the lineup after a five-game absence, and provided a much-needed boost to the special teams.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly, Scott Laughton taking leading roles in NHL’s allyship towards LGBTQ+ communities

As a national institution with an 108-year-old history that holds a groundswell of insulated support, the Toronto Maple Leafs carry a responsibility to the larger civic communities within their realm.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Leafs’ Scott Laughton placed on IR; Artur Akhtyamov recalled

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that forward Scott Laughton has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 8, while the team also recalled Artur Akhtyamov from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Craig Berube believes Nikita Zadorov’s hit on Scott Laughton was a head shot

Just as he returned to the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs might again be without Scott Laughton for a little bit. Laughton was injured on a hit from Boston Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

Toronto Maple Leafs Depth Forward Injured versus Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another setback Saturday night. Forward Scott Laughton left their game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Leafs’ Scott Laughton leaves game against Bruins with upper-body injury

Trouble for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ veterans. As the third period between the Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins began on Saturday night, the team announced that forward Scott Laughton wouldn’t return to the game due to an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

Scott Laughton’s Return and Fit with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Scott Laughton made his Toronto Maple Leafs debut after being traded from the Philadelphia Flyers on March 7, 2025, during the NHL Trade Deadline, bringing with him 12 seasons of NHL experience.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury

Ahead of the 2025-26 season kicking off, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they would be starting the season without depth forward Scott Laughton, who suffered a lower-body injury in their preseason contest against the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton out week-to-week with lower body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that center Scott Laughton will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury. Laughton

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 23

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / March 7

Flyers Trade Laughton for Draft Pick and Prospect

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded long-time forward Scott Laughton to the Toronto Maple Leafs for 21-year-old forward Nikita Grebenkin and a conditional 2027 first-round pick.