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Kings Trade for Laughton: Conditional Pick Deal Explained

3/7/2026

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The Los Angeles Kings acquired Scott Laughton from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could become a second-round pick if the Kings make the playoffs.
Laughton is 31.
He has played 43 games this season, scoring eight goals and 12 points.
He has 724 career NHL games, known for penalty killing and faceoffs.
He has 116 goals and 281 points.

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The Los Angeles Kings acquired Scott Laughton from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could become a second-round pick if the Kings make the playoffs.
Laughton is 31.
He has played 43 games this season, scoring eight goals and 12 points.
He has 724 career NHL games, known for penalty killing and faceoffs.
He has 116 goals and 281 points.