Career Timeline of Scott Laughton: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Scott Laughton made an impact.

Scott Laughton is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Drafted by Oshawa Generals

In 2010, Scott Laughton was drafted third overall in the OHL Selection Draft by the Oshawa Generals.

2011: Returns to Generals for Sophomore Campaign

In 2011, Scott Laughton returned to the Oshawa Generals for his sophomore campaign where he recorded 21 goals and 32 assists in 64 games.

2011: Generals Qualify for OHL Playoffs

In 2011, Scott Laughton's rookie season with the Oshawa Generals saw the team qualify for the OHL playoffs. He recorded one goal and one assist over 10 games as the Generals fell to the Niagara IceDogs.

August 8, 2012: Signed with Flyers

On August 8, 2012, Scott Laughton signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers but was sent back to the OHL for the 2012-13 season.

2012: Signs Contract with Flyers

In 2012, Scott Laughton signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, although he returned to the OHL for the 2012-13 season.

2012: Named to Canada's Roster

In 2012, Scott Laughton was named to Canada's roster for the IIHF World U18 Championships, during which he recorded seven points and led the team to a bronze medal.

2012: Drafted by Philadelphia Flyers

In 2012, after his sophomore season in the OHL, Scott Laughton was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL entry draft.

2012: OHL Playoffs Loss and NHL Draft

In 2012, the Oshawa Generals failed to qualify past the first round of the OHL playoffs, losing to the IceDogs. Following his sophomore season, Laughton was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2012 NHL entry draft.

January 19, 2013: NHL Debut

On January 19, 2013, Scott Laughton made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played 12:14 of ice time but after five pointless games, he was reassigned to the OHL.

October 3, 2013: Returns to OHL

On October 3, 2013, Scott Laughton returned to the Oshawa Generals of the OHL after being loaned by the Flyers. In his first game back, he recorded four points in a 7–1 win over the Peterborough Petes.

October 1, 2014: Reassigned to Lehigh Valley Phantoms

On October 1, 2014, Scott Laughton was reassigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, after being a healthy scratch for one game during the Flyers' training camp.

2015: Made Flyers Opening Night Roster

In 2015, Scott Laughton made the Philadelphia Flyers' opening night roster for the third time in his NHL career. He played in 71 games and recorded 21 points.

July 11, 2017: Re-signed with Flyers

On July 11, 2017, the Philadelphia Flyers re-signed Scott Laughton to a two-year, $1.925 million contract.

July 12, 2019: Re-signed with Flyers

On July 12, 2019, as a free agent at the conclusion of the season, the Philadelphia Flyers re-signed Scott Laughton to a two-year, $4.6 million contract.

2020: 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

In 2020, Laughton and the Flyers faced the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. Laughton recorded a two-goal and one assist game on August 6, to put the Canadiens on the brink of elimination. He also recorded the overtime game-winning goal against the New York Islanders in game five. In game seven, Laughton recorded a fight and six hits in a 4–0 shutout loss to the Islanders.