Scott Laughton - NHL News & Rumors

Back with Los Angeles Laughton agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Laughton was expected to test the market and wasn't viewed as likely to come back to the Kings. Instead, the 32-year-old center looped back around in free agency and will stabilize Los Angeles' bottom six. Laughton had 13 goals, seven assists, 95 shots on net, 121 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 64 regular-season outings between the Maple Leafs and the Kings last season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Laughton looking at raise after trade from Maple Leafs to Kings | Sporting News The free agent center should have lots of suitors.

JUNE 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kings get Scott Laughton contract update after trade away from Maple Leafs | Sporting News Laughton's expiring contract now comes into focus.

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Big hits are already piling up in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs

The NHL playoffs are off to a physical start through seven games with teams averaging a combined 86.9 hits per game

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Wedgewood sharp in net, O'Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1

Logan O’Connor scored for the first time in a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Ange...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Josh Manson crushes Scott Laughton at Center Ice. Josh Manson sends an early message in Game 1.

APRIL 19 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Maple Leafs just earned an extra return from the Scott Laughton trade to Kings | Sporting News Just a little added help here.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lights lamp Monday Laughton scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Predators.

Impact Laughton found the back of the net at the 13:57 mark of the second period with a wrister, giving him 13 goals on the year. However, the 31-year-old veteran is a bottom-six forward who's more known for his defensive prowess and physical attributes than for his scoring. Since being acquired from the Maple Leafs on March 6, Laughton has suited up in 16 games for the Kings, tallying five goals, seven points, 36 hits and 11 blocked shots.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Kempe scores in shootout as Kings beat Predators 3-2

Adrian Kempe scored the only goal of the shootout in the second round, and the Los Angeles Kings tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 3-2 win over the Nashville Pre...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Puts away goal in shootout loss Laughton scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact The second-period tally was Laughton's second goal in his last four games. The 31-year-old center continues to look steady in a third-line role with his new team. He's up to 12 goals, 18 points, 82 shots on net, 112 hits, 37 blocked shots and 27 PIM through 57 appearances between the Kings and the Maple Leafs. Laughton has some appeal in deeper fantasy formats, as he's seeing playing time in all situations.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Evangelista ends shootout in 8th round, Predators tighten playoff race with 5-4 win over Kings

Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Ang...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Buries power-play tally Laughton scored a power-play goal on five shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Canucks.

Impact Laughton had gone eight games without a goal, picking up just one assist in that span. The 31-year-old center has retained a power-play role throughout the slump, which is a good sign for his production down the stretch, though he won't be a leader on offense. He's now at 11 goals, 17 points, 75 shots on net, 101 hits, 35 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 54 appearances between the Kings and the Maple Leafs this season.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kings vs. Canucks | NHL Highlights | March 26, 2026

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Kuemper makes 19 saves in his 39th career shutout as Kings beat Canucks 4-0

Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for his third shutout of the season and 39th of his career to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

After NY return, the LA Kings are counting on Artemi Panarin to lead them into the playoffs

Artemi Panarin is still getting accustomed to life on the West Coast and hockey with the Los Angeles Kings after getting traded there in early February from the New York Rangers

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Two-point effort Monday Laughton produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Columbus.

Impact The veteran center opened the scoring early in the first period, re-directing a feed from Brian Dumoulin past Jet Greaves from in close. The move to the west coast is agreeing with Laughton -- he has two goals and three points in his first two games with the Kings, while skating on the third line at even strength and seeing shifts with the second power-play unit.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Laughton still looks happy to be away from Maple Leafs | Sporting News This is quite the start for Laughton.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kempe scores in overtime to lift the Kings to a 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets

Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Scores in Los Angeles debut Laughton scored a goal and added four hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Laughton was limited to fourth-line usage in Toronto this season, but the Kings had him on the third line with ice time in all situations. If that holds, that's a huge boost to his fantasy value, making him viable in deeper formats. Laughton has nine goals, four assists, 54 shots on net, 82 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating across 44 appearances this season. Laughton last got steady power-play time in 2022-23 and 2023-24, which were the two best seasons of his career with 43 and 39 points, respectively.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Laughton proves Maple Leafs' error in first game with Kings after trade | Sporting News Toronto could've used this production.

MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Canadiens vs. Kings | NHL Highlights | March 07, 2026

MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE

Juraj Slafkovsky, Nick Suzuki lead Canadiens' late comeback for a 4-3 win over the Kings

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his second goal 49 seconds before he set up captain Nick Suzuki for the tiebreaker with 4:33 to play, leading the Montreal Canadiens’ rally for a 4-3 victor...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Scott Laughton bids heartfelt goodbye to Toronto Maple Leafs after trade | Sporting News Laughton made some good memories in his time with the Leafs.

MARCH 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Maple Leafs offload F Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann Deadspin | Reports: Maple Leafs offload F Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann

MARCH 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

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