Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Danny Briere, recognizing the demand, has reluctantly started gauging interest in veteran center Scott Laughton. Briere's preference is to retain Laughton, but the allure of potential returns is driving the consideration.
According to TSN Insider Darren Dreger, Briere and the Flyers are taking calls on Laughton due to the relatively thin center market.
Laughton, 29, has been a fixture with the Flyers since being drafted 20th overall in 2012, amassing 569 regular-season games, 87 goals, and 219 points. With two more years left on his current contract after this season, carrying a $3 million annual cap hit, Laughton may not be a top-line center, but his value lies in providing depth and grit to a potential Stanley Cup contender. This season, Laughton has played 50 games, contributing 5 goals and 15 assists for 20 points.
The trade landscape is evolving, and as interest in centers intensifies, Scott Laughton's availability adds a new dynamic to the approaching deadline.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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1 FEVRIER | 186 ANSWERS REPORT: Flyers Place Key Forward On The Block Following Lindholm Trade What do you think the Flyers can fetch for Laughton? | ||
1st round pick + B prospect | 32 | 17.2 % |
1st round pick | 38 | 20.4 % |
2nd round pick | 70 | 37.6 % |
They should keep him | 46 | 24.7 % |
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