Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:59pm

LAUGHTON TO LA

The Los Angeles Kings acquired center Scott Laughton from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2026.

What does it give the Los Angeles Kings
The Kings were able to buy a few players and sell a few players during this year's trade deadline period. In Laughton, they get a solid two-way center who can also play wing. He is a UFA at season's end but might be an option to stay in LA.

What does it give the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs took whatever they could get in exchange for a pending UFA that cost them significantly more at last season's trade deadline. The conditional third-rounder may become a second-rounder if the Kings make the playoffs.

Fantasy impact
The Kings are not a high-scoring team, and Laughton is a bottom-six forward. There is nothing to see here.