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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Laughton is a 2C, but he is a young and solid 3C, who can play all three positions. For PHI, its the acquisition of a young RD, who they might be able to "fix", and he could go up from third pairing when Niskanen goes UFA.
A third line center is easier to replace in Philly than a RD. Philly should have Frost and Patrick next year behind Coots and Hayes (not to mention Giroux), so Laughton, while young and valuable is a good trade asset to get RD.
For BUF they get a young, hard working, gritty, two-way 3C or LW who can be a leader and help the team as they build.