The Toronto Maple Leafs have recently made several significant roster moves, including the acquisition of veteran forward Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers. Laughton, 30, brings valuable experience and leadership to the Maple Leafs, having spent 12 seasons with the Flyers and accumulating 265 points in 661 games. In exchange, Toronto sent forward Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft to Philadelphia, with the Flyers retaining 50% of Laughton’s remaining contract. citeturn0news19
This trade is expected to bolster Toronto’s forward depth and provide a boost to their playoff aspirations. Laughton’s versatility and two-way play make him a valuable addition to the team’s lineup.
In other roster news, the Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year, $875,000 contract. Robertson, 23, set career highs in the 2023-24 season with 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) over 56 games. Since being drafted by Toronto in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, Robertson has recorded 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 87 games over parts of four seasons. citeturn0news15
Additionally, defenseman Philippe Myers has signed a two-year, $1.7 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs. Myers, 27, has contributed two assists in 11 games this season, averaging 17:08 minutes of ice time per game. Over his career, he has accumulated 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) across 169 games with various teams, including the Flyers, Predators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs. citeturn0news18
