Report: The Flyers' Asking Price For Scott Laughton From the Maple Leafs Revealed
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A reporter has revealed what the Philadelphia Flyers want from the Maple Leafs in return for rumoured trade target Scott Laughton.
One name that just won't go away is that of Scott Laughton as the veteran forward continues to dominate the rumour mill amid the NHL breaks for the 4-Nations Face-Off.
Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco tweeted out on Saturday that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets were two teams who had intensified their pursuit for the veteran forward and that trade talks had reopened.
Di Marco reported that the Flyers don't want to retain any of Laughton's remaining salary despite the Maple Leafs having just under $3 million dollars to play with, which is very close to Laughton's AAV. However, they could be inclined to take on another salary like David Kampf to get a better package.
"If the return is sufficient enough, perhaps the Flyers would take back a player like David Kampf and the remaining two years on his contract at a $2.4 million cap hit."
The Flyers have been asking rival teams for a first round pick and because the Leafs don't have one in 2025, that could muddy the waters a little bit. Di Marco mentions that the Leafs' 2026 first rounder works just as well.
What they're after the most is a prospect who can play down the middle, and on the Maple Leafs, that would be Fraser Minten. He checks off a lot of their boxes and could change the overall price of acquisition.
"As for the actual return, Fraser Minten's name has been tied to the Flyers... Overall, a first-round selection (or prospect/player equivalent) is what the Flyers will want as a starting point - not the end all - in a package for Laughton. The Leafs do not have a first-round pick in 2025, but the Flyers are open to the pick being in 2026, too."
However, that could be a problem for Daniel Briere and company because Brad Treliving reportedly doesn't want to move off of prospects like Minten, Ben Danford, or Easton Cowan. Outside of those three prospects, the Flyers might pivot if they truly remain untouchable.
Some national pundits also don't believe Laughton is the right move for the Maple Leafs right now and are hoping that they change course towards a more offensive minded player that could shift John Tavares to the wing.
With money being very tight, the Maple Leafs might not have the luxury to hold out. They could be priced out for bigger names like Brayden Schenn and Brock Nelson, leaving Laughton as the prize of the deadline for them.
He would work perfectly well as their 3C, but at that high of an asking price, the Leafs have a lot to ponder on.
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