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Scott Laughton Scouting Report

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Created: Feb. 21, 2024
Updated: Feb. 23, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: May 30, 1994
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 190 lbs | 86 kg
Drafted: 20 overall, 2012 round 1 (Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers PHI)
Contract: $15,000,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $3,000,000)
The Flyers are in the midst of a surprisingly strong bounce back season for the organization.
Laughton is part of the leadership group in Philadelphia and contributes in a range of roles.
He's capable of providing more offense than he has this season, but he's generally engaged in the hard areas and plays with pace.
Through 57GP he's produced 7G-19A - while averaging just over 15 minutes per game TOI.
Deployed in all situations. Committed on the penalty kill. Credited with 105 hits and 35 shot blocks.
Room for improvement in the face-off dot. Wins only 49% of his draws.
Signed through 25/26
Affordable contract that pays $3.0M.
2-way forward. Middle six role. Can match up versus top scorers in a checking role if asked.
Stats Powered by Elite Prospects
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Philadelphia FlyersNHL82132639-969
2022-23CanadaWC1035870
2022-23Philadelphia FlyersNHL78182543-950
2021-22Philadelphia FlyersNHL67111930-935
  • Compete/Consistency: 85
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Hockey IQ: 85
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Penalty Kill: 88
  • Power Play: 65
  • Physicality: 82
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 75
  • Shot: 78
  • Skating: 89
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality