No one from the front office told Laughton he’s on the trade block, but they did have “little conversations” a few weeks back. Laughton said he’s “pretty comfortable” with where things stand.

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, sources close to Laughton believe he would be eager to join the Leafs if a deal can be worked out, as it would allow him to play for a contender chasing the Stanley Cup this postseason.

Not Scott Laughton. The forward was one of just two skaters to pull on his practice jersey and lace up his skates. Why? Youngster Bobby Brink wanted to practice tipping pucks, which required, of course,

Laughton set social media ablaze on Friday night when he and Flyers teammates and staffers recreated the iconic painting of "The Last Supper." But was it also foreshadowing?

Laughton and Ristolainen are hardly viewed as spare parts or expendable. The value gained does not necessarily help in the short term. If teams will not overpay, why bother listening? This can be viewed as foolhardy, but Philadelphia may be on to something here. After all, why make a move for the sake of making a move?

Laughton’s name is front and center when it comes to players who could be moved, with Winnipeg and Toronto among potential landing spots.

The Flyers have stood pat so far with Friday's NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching. Scott Laughton has interest among playoff teams looking for one more center, but nothing has pushed general manager Danny Brière to make a deal yet.

So, if the Philadelphia Flyers have a quiet trade deadline, would anyone be surprised? No. For as sought after as Scott Laughton appears to be, Daniel Briere never has been in a hurry to make a move.

NHL trade deadline is sneaking up, and things have been relatively quiet on the trade front. On Tuesday’s Morning Cuppa Hockey, the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli made an interesting comment regarding Scott Laughton and the market for middle-six centers/forwards.