Scott Laughton trades to Kings, impacts in 2025-26 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:02 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Scott Laughton, acquired by the Los Angeles Kings from the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 6, 2026, contributes to the team during the 2025-26 NHL season. In 21 games with the Kings, Laughton records 5 goals and 3 assists. This acquisition bolsters the Kings' depth, especially at center, following Anze Kopitar's retirement. Laughton signs a 3-year, $3.5 million average annual value contract with the Kings, with the organization prioritizing his retention for future seasons.
- •Laughton traded for a conditional third-round pick on March 6, 2026.
- •He records 8 points in 21 games with the Kings after the trade.
- •The Kings sign Laughton to a 3-year, $3.5 million AAV contract.
- •His acquisition strengthens center depth following Kopitar's retirement.
- •Laughton's defensive skills aid the Kings against top offensive players.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Scott Laughton Kings 2025-26 Season Review
"Looking back at another recent acquisition for the Kings and how he impacted the team both now and in the future.
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