Flyers Trade Scott Laughton To Leafs For Conditional 1st
After making a smaller move earlier in the day by sending Andrei Kuzmenko to the Kings for a 2027 3rd rounder, the Flyers are making moves again. After being the subject of trade rumors for multiple seasons, Scott Laughton is finally on the move. Frank Seravalli was the first to report the deal, and the first to report the details of the deal. The 1st round pick was later corrected to a conditional 2027 1st round pick.
No word yet on the conditions of that 1st round pick. But the Flyers now have six 1st round picks in the next 3 years. They also acquired the 21-year-old Russian-born RW Nikita Grebenkin, who has played just 7 games in the NHL with no points but did score 21 points in 39 games in the AHL this year.
Update: Flyers Will also send a future 4th and 7th round pick to Toronto, and retain 50% of Laughton’s contract for the rest of this season.
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Scott Laughton’s Flyers Career
Scott Laughton was drafted by the Flyers in 2012 and made his debut in 2013. But between 2013 and 2017 he played just 109 games at the NHL level, with injuries derailing a couple of seasons. It wasn’t until the 2017-2018 season that he made the team for good.
Now in 2025, he was one of the longest-tenured players on the Flyers. He was made the alternate Captain by John Tortorella, despite the fact there was no actual captain for most of that season.
In 660 games with the Flyers, Laughton has scored 110 goals, with 159 assists, for a total of 269 points. He was a major part of the Flyers’ run in the Bubble during the Covid year, scoring 5 goals with 4 assists in 15 games. That was the only time in Laughton’s tenure here that the team made it past the first round, and one of only 3 times they made the playoff with him.
He was rumored to be in trade discussions last deadline, and the Flyers were reportedly offered a 1st and a 2nd by the Blues for him according to a report by Frank Seravalli. But if that deal was offered, the Flyers turned it down and kept him around for another year.
This time when they were offered the 1st, they pulled the trigger on the deal, ending Laughton’s 12-year career in the Flyers organization, but loading up with more picks, and a young talented skater, for the future of the franchise,
9 Things You Need To Know Before Going To A Flyers Game
Who Will They Be Playing?
It’s not always a no-brainer. You’ll have your Flyers gear on, but make sure a jacket, a hat, or any other clothes you wear don’t rep the visiting colors. Don’t risk getting stuck wearing yellow if it’s a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Where Is A Good Place To Park?
Eight parking lots surround the arena. Availability changes depending on your arrival time, but the C, D, E, F, and H lots surrounding the Wells Fargo Center are typically the easiest to access. The arena lots no longer accept cash.
If you’d rather take public transportation to the game, NRG Station is the terminal stop on the Broad Street Line (SEPTA Orange Line). It lets riders out at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, just a short walk from the Wells Fargo Center.
What Time Can You Get In?
The entrances open 1.5 hours before most home games. Season ticket holders can access select areas before single-game fans.
Concession stands and merchandise locations around the main concourse typically open at the same time. The Flyers don’t allow reentry.
How Will The Fan Screening Process Work?
Limit what you bring into the arena to make the screening process simpler. Fans cannot bring any outside food and beverage items.
The Broad Street entrance, the 11th Street entrance, and the new premium entrance now have bag entry locations with a screening process to allow bags bigger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches and smaller than 14 inches x 14 inches.
The venues at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex have made improvements since the Covid-19 pandemic to keep lines at the entrances moving quickly.
How Do You Access Your Tickets?
Digital access has become the easiest way to enter the arena. The Wells Fargo Center offers digital options through its official box office.
If you’re buying or selling, the Ticket Transfer app has also made it easier for people to exchange tickets before the game.
What Time Does The Game Begin?
Most weeknight home games begin at 7 pm during the regular season.
However, the Flyers play some afternoon games at home. Plus, any nationally televised games can change the typical schedule. Make sure you check before heading to the game.
Is There Anything Special Happening?
The Flyers have plenty of great giveaways lined up for 2024-25. The list this season includes a Gritty night light and a Flyers fanny pack.
Special events also include the Ed Snider Legacy Game on Jan. 9, the Marvel Super Hero Game on March 8, and seasonal holiday celebrations.
The Flyers put their alumni on full display as well as any professional sports team, so you could run into a famous Flyer from the past.
Check their promotional calendar for all upcoming events.
Where Are the Best Places To Go After the Game?
If you’re looking for a night out after the game, head right over to Xfinity Live. The Sports Complex’s favorite bar offers specials after many games for fans who leave the arena.
South Philly has plenty of other bars close to the stadium, including Chickie’s and Pete’s and Philadium. Center City is also just a short ride away on the Broad Street Line.
