Scott Laughton

Laughton was born on May 30, 1994, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada,{{cite web |title=Scott Laughton |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/76690/scott-laughton |website=eliteprospects.com |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=August 25, 2020}} to parents Craig and Bonnie. His father coached him in ice hockey from the age of five to 14, when Laughton began to play major junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Randy |title=Flyers' Scott Laughton gets tires changed by dad one day, treats his 'inspiration' to first goal on next |url=https://www.nj.com/flyers/2014/12/flyers_scott_laughton_gets_tir.html |website=nj.com |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=March 29, 2019}} He also captained the Mimico Mountaineers Peanut Rep lacrosse team in 2000 and led them to an undefeated season.{{cite tweet|user=MimicoLax|number=1300982894589104129|date=September 1, 2020|title=True Story: Scott Laughton was the Captain of the Mimico Mountaineers undefeated peanut rep team in 2000}} Growing up, he was a fan of Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).{{cite web |last1=Boruk |first1=John |title=Scott Laughton, Claude Giroux remember Roy Halladay |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/scott-laughton-claude-giroux-remember-roy-halladay |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=November 8, 2017}}

Growing up in Oakville, Ontario, Laughton attended the Holy Family Elementary School and Holy Trinity High School while captaining the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midget AAA of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL).{{cite web |last1=Ellis |first1=Steven |title=Oakville Native Laughton Named Canadian World Junior Team Captain |url=https://oakvillenews.org/oakville-native-laughton-named-canadian-world-junior-team-captain/ |website=oakvillenews.org |publisher=Oakville News |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=December 20, 2013}} While playing for the team, he named Jarome Iginla and Steven Stamkos as his role models and inspiration.{{cite news|last1=Kalchman |first1=Lois|title=Scott Laughton, Toronto Marlboros Bantam AAA |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2009/03/18/scott_laughton_toronto_marlboros_bantam_aaa.html |access-date=August 25, 2020 |publisher=Toronto Star |date=March 18, 2009}} In his final season with the Marlboros, Laughton also skated in two games with the St. Michael's Buzzers of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL). He concluded the 2009–10 GTHL season with 55 goals and 40 assists in 76 games for the Marlboros.

As a result of his minor ice hockey achievements, Laughton was drafted third overall in the 2010 OHL Selection Draft by the Oshawa Generals.{{cite web |title=Third Overall Pick Scott Laughton Commits to Generals |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/third-overall-pick-scott-laughton-commits-to-generals/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=June 17, 2010}} In his rookie season with the Generals, Laughton skated in 63 games and accumulated 12 goals with 11 assists as the team qualified for the 2011 OHL playoffs.{{cite web |title=Scott Laughton |url=https://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/scott_laughton/ |website=hockeysfuture.com |publisher=Hockeys Future |access-date=August 25, 2020}} During the postseason, Laughton recorded one goal and one assist over 10 games as the Generals fell to the Niagara IceDogs.

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Laughton returned to the Generals for his sophomore campaign during the 2011–12 season, where he recorded 21 goals and 32 assists in 64 games. His play earned him a roster spot on the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game,{{cite web |title=21 OHL Players Named to 2012 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/2012-home-hardware-chl-nhl-top-prospects-game-rosters-announced/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=December 15, 2011}} and a ranking of 40th amongst all North American skaters in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's mid-season rankings.{{cite web |title=65 OHL Players Listed in 2012 NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/65-ohl-players-listed-in-2012-nhl-central-scouting-midterm-rankings/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=January 11, 2012}} In spite of his strong season, the Generals failed to qualify past the first round of the 2012 OHL playoffs, losing to the IceDogs in six games.

Following his sophomore season, Laughton was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2012 NHL entry draft.{{cite web |title=20th Overall – Scott Laughton |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/20th-overall-scott-laughton/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=June 24, 2012}} He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Flyers on August 8, 2012, but returned to the OHL for the 2012–13 season.{{cite web |title=Flyers re-sign Bourdon, ink Laughton |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/flyers-re-sign-bourdon-ink-laughton/c-639440 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=August 8, 2012}} He was suspended twice during the season, resulting in him only playing 49 games. His first suspension came on October 24, as a result of a hit during a game against the Ottawa 67s.{{cite web |title=Generals' Laughton suspended 10 games |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/scott-laughton-suspended-10-games/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet|agency=The Canadian Press|access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 26, 2012}} Upon coming back from his 10-game suspension, Laughton said "I want to finish every check, I think I did that (in Sunday's return) and I don't want to stray away from my game at all."{{cite web |last1=Cayley |first1=Shawn |title=Scott Laughton vows to play the same way following suspension |url=https://www.durhamregion.com/community-story/3509722-scott-laughton-vows-to-play-the-same-way-following-suspension/ |website=durhamregion.com |publisher=Durham Region |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=November 23, 2012}} His second multi-game suspension of the season occurred on April 8, 2013, following a hit on Zach Hall of the Barrie Colts.{{cite web |title=OHL suspends Generals' Laughton five games |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/ohl-suspends-generals-laughton-five-games/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=April 8, 2013}} In spite of this, Laughton recorded a career-high 56 points over 49 games to conclude the season.

Following the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Laughton made the Flyers out of the team's abbreviated training camp and made his NHL debut on January 19, 2013, at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played 12:14 of ice time alongside Wayne Simmonds and Matt Read in a 3–1 loss, giving the Flyers five more games to decide whether he remained in the NHL or returned to major juniors.{{cite web |last1=Baicker |first1=Sarah |title=Physical Laughton impresses Laviolette in NHL debut |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-flyers/physical-laughton-impresses-laviolette-nhl-debut |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=January 20, 2013}} After going pointless in five games with the Flyers, Laughton was reassigned to the OHL where he competed in the 2013 OHL playoffs and recorded 13 points in seven games. Following their second round elimination, he was promoted to the Flyers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, for the remainder of the season.{{cite web |title=Laughton and McGinn to Phantoms |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/laughton-and-mcginn-to-phantoms/n-4573279 |website=oursportscentral.com |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=April 10, 2013}}

Following the Flyers' training camp for the 2013–14 season, Laughton was loaned back to the Oshawa Generals of the OHL after failing to remain with the NHL club to start the season.{{cite web |title=Flyers loan Laughton to OHL's Oshawa |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-loan-laughton-to-ohls-oshawa/c-685280 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 3, 2013}} When reflecting on his training camp experience, he admitted to feeling overconfident and did not "play to his ability."{{cite web |last1=SanFilippo |first1=Anthony |title=Laughton Sits... And Thinks|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/laughton-sits-and-thinks/c-20951|website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 2, 2013}} In his first game back in the OHL on October 3, 2013, Laughton recorded four points in an eventual 7–1 win over the Peterborough Petes.{{cite web |last1=McNair |first1=Brian |title=Oshawa Generals welcome back Scott Laughton |url=https://www.durhamregion.com/community-story/4140355-oshawa-generals-welcome-back-scott-laughton/ |website=durhamregion.com |publisher=Durham Region |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 3, 2013}} He continued to have a breakout season and recorded 24 goals and 26 assists in 29 games by December, earning him the captaincy title for Canada under-20 team at the 2013 World Junior Championships.{{cite web |last1=Joyce |first1=Gare |title=Meet Scott Laughton, Team Canada captain |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/meet-scott-laughton-captain-for-team-canada/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=December 19, 2013}} He ended the season as the second-leading scorer for the Generals as Oshawa finished first in the OHL's East Division and reached the Eastern Conference finals. On May 14, 2014, Laughton was named to the OHL's First All-Star Team.{{cite web |title=OHL Announces 2013–14 All-Star Teams|url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/ohl-announces-2013-14-all-star-teams/162574 |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League|access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=May 14, 2014}} Flyers head coach Craig Berube later said that choosing to reassign Laughton to the OHL "helped him" and called him "one of the best players in all of junior hockey."{{cite news |last1=Blockus |first1=Gary R. |title=Laughton says he'll be disappointed if he doesn't make the Flyers |url=https://www.mcall.com/sports/phantoms-flyers/mc-laughton-hopes-to-make-flyers-09152014-20140916-story.html |access-date=August 25, 2020 |publisher=The Morning Call |date=September 16, 2014}}

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Laughton was invited to the Flyers' training camp prior to the 2014–15 season, but was reassigned to their new AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, on October 1, 2014, after being a healthy scratch for one game.{{cite web |title=Flyers assign Laughton, Gostisbehere to Phantoms |url=http://www.phantomshockey.com/flyers-assign-laughton-gostisbehere-to-phantoms/ |website=phantomshockey.com |publisher=Lehigh Valley Phantoms |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 1, 2014}} To begin his first full professional season, Laughton was recognized with the CCM/AHL Player of the Week award after recording four goals in two games during the week ending on October 19.{{cite web |title=Phantoms Scott Laughton Named CCM/AHL Player Of The Week |url=http://www.phantomshockey.com/phantoms-scott-laughton-named-ccmahl-player-of-the-week |website=phantomshockey.com |publisher=Lehigh Valley Phantoms |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 20, 2014}} He was recalled to the NHL on December 3, and recorded his first career NHL goal 10 days later during a 5–1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on December 13.{{cite web |title=Oakville's Laughton nets first NHL goal |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/community-story/5205889-oakville-s-laughton-nets-first-nhl-goal/ |website=insidehalton.com |publisher=Inside Halton |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=December 13, 2014}} Laughton split the rest of the season between the AHL and the NHL, recording 27 points over 39 games for the Phantoms and six points in 31 NHL games.{{cite web |last1=Gilbert |first1=Ryan |title=Scott Laughton had to become an underdog to work his way back to the Flyers |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/scott-laughton-had-to-become-an-underdog-to-work-his-way-back-to-the-flyers/ar-BB14t6Zl |website=msn.com |publisher=MSN |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=May 22, 2020}}

For the third time in his NHL career, Laughton made the Flyers' opening night roster prior to the 2015–16 season.{{cite web |title=Flyers Set Opening Night Roster |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-set-opening-night-roster/c-781911 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 6, 2015}} He played in 71 games for the Flyers in a bottom six role and recorded seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points. As the Flyers met with the Washington Capitals during the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, Laughton suffered an injury following a collision into the boards and was stretchered off the ice. He was released from the hospital the following day but the team announced he would not rejoin the lineup.{{cite web |last1=Simmons |first1=Jeff |title=Flyers' Scott Laughton released from hospital after scary injury |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/flyers-scott-laughton-released-hospital-scary-injury/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=April 21, 2016}} Following his shortened postseason berth, Laughton returned to the Flyers during their 2016 preseason games but suffered a lower-body injury and was expected to miss three to four weeks at the beginning of the 2016–17 season.{{cite web |title=Scott Laughton out with lower-body injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/flyers-scott-laughton-out-3-4-weeks/c-282424132 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 6, 2016}} He was then reassigned to the Phantoms for the majority of the season, but was protected by the Flyers in the 2017 NHL expansion draft. On July 11, 2017, the Flyers re-signed Laughton to a two-year, $1.925 million contract worth $962,500 annually.{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Jordan |title=Flyers sign Scott Laughton to 2-year extension |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-flyers/flyers-sign-scott-laughton-2-year-extension |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=October 8, 2020 |date=July 11, 2017}}

In the final year of his contract, Laughton continued to fill the role of a third and fourth line centre and penalty killer for the Flyers. Playing in his sixth professional season, he set a new career-high in goals, assists, and points over 82 games, the first full season in his NHL career.{{cite web |last1=Born |first1=Brian |title=Top Moments: Scott Laughton Season in Review |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/top-moments-scott-laughton-season-in-review--philadelphia-flyers/c-307267510 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020}} He spent the majority of his playing time alongside Taylor Leier, Michael Raffl or Jordan Weal, and ended the season with the team's third-best possession numbers. Their play was noticed by hockey scouts, who said their pairing had the possibility to be "the best fourth line in the league."{{cite web |last1=Friedman|first1=Elliotte|author-link=Elliotte Friedman|title=31 Thoughts: Path to Olympics for CHL players not clear |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/31-thoughts-path-olympics-chl-players-not-clear/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=October 24, 2017}} As a free agent at the conclusion of the season, the Flyers re-signed Laughton to a two-year, $4.6 million contract worth $2.3 million annually on July 12, 2019.{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Jordan |title=Scott Laughton, Flyers agree to 2-year, $4.6 million contract |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/scott-laughton-flyers-agree-2-year-46-million-contract |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=July 12, 2019}}

Laughton suffered a broken finger on his right hand at the start of the 2019–20 season during the second period of a 7–4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, and was expected to miss four weeks.{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Jordan |title=With injured Scott Laughton out, what's next for Flyers' lineup? |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/scott-laughton-injury-broken-finger-flyers |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=August 25, 2020|date=October 27, 2019}} He was activated off injured reserve nearly a month later on November 22, 2019, following surgery to repair his finger.{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Jordan |title=Scott Laughton returns to Flyers, Nolan Patrick placed on long-term injured reserve |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/scott-laughton-nolan-patrick-long-term-injured-reserve-flyers-roster |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=November 22, 2019}} Following his return, he suffered a groin injury in December, which sidelined him for seven more games.{{cite news |last1=Carchidi |first1=Sam |title=Slowly getting healthy, Flyers welcome back Scott Laughton as third-line center |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-scott-laughton-returned-groin-injury-finger-michael-raffl-vigneault-20200101.html |access-date=August 25, 2020 |publisher=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=December 31, 2019}} In spite of his slow start due to injury, the 2019–20 season proved to be successful, with a new career-high in goals set with 13 for a total of 27 points through 49 games. He played on the third, fourth, and second line throughout the shortened season while averaging 14:36 of ice time per game.{{cite web |title=Meltzer's Player Profiles: Scott Laughton |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/meltzers-player-profiles-scott-laughton/c-316269674 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=March 24, 2020}} The team rewarded his efforts by gifting him the team's 2020 Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy as the team's most improved player.{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Bill |title=Teammates Honor Laughton with Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/teammates-honor-laughton-with-pelle-lindbergh-memorial-trophy/c-317351238 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=July 8, 2020}}

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When the NHL returned to play after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Laughton and the Flyers faced off against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs as the first seed in the Eastern Conference after winning the round-robin qualifying tournament. During the series, he played on a line with Kevin Hayes and Travis Konecny.{{cite web |last1=Moser |first1=Nathan |title=Flyers' Laughton Steps Up Offensively in Round Robin |url=https://thehockeywriters.com/flyers-laughton-offense-round-robin/ |website=thehockeywriters.com |publisher=The Hockey Writers |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=August 7, 2020}} Laughton recorded a two-goal and one assist game on August 6, to send the Canadiens on the brink of elimination.{{cite web |title=Scott Laughton scores twice to lead Flyers past Montréal |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/scott-laughton-scores-twice-lead-flyers-past-capitals/ |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet|agency=Associated Press|access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=August 6, 2020}} They pushed past the Canadiens the following game to qualify for the second round of the playoffs against the New York Islanders.{{cite web |last1= Satriano |first1=David|title=Flyers will play Islanders in Eastern Conference Second Round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-new-york-islanders-series-lookahead/c-318681026 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020}} As they faced elimination against the Islanders by game five, Laughton helped the team recover from a lost lead and recorded the overtime game-winning goal off an assist from Konecny. It was his second point of the night and first overtime goal (playoff or regular season) in his career.{{cite news |last1=Carchidi |first1=Sam |title=Flyers stay alive, outlast Islanders, 4-3, in OT on Scott Laughton's goal |url=https://fusion.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-islanders-nhl-result-score-20200901.html |access-date=September 6, 2020 |publisher=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=September 1, 2020}} As a result, Laughton became the sixth player in franchise history to score an overtime goal to keep the team in the series.{{cite tweet|user=PR_NHL|number=1300982309374636038|date=September 1, 2020|title=Scott Laughton joined Ville Leino (2011 CQF), Simon Gagne (2010 CSF & 2004 CF), Joffrey Lupul (2008 CQF), Dave Poulin (1989 CF) and Don Blackburn (1968 QF) as the sixth @NHLFlyers player to score an overtime goal in a game when facing elimination. #NHLStats}} During the next game, he recorded the game-tying shorthanded goal in the third period in an eventual 5–4 overtime win to send the series to the seventh game.{{cite web |last1=O'Brien |first1=James |title=Flyers force Game 7 vs. Islanders thanks to double OT win |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2020/09/03/flyers-beat-islanders-in-double-ot-game-6-flyers-isles-will-have-game-7/ |website=nhl.nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=September 6, 2020 |date=September 3, 2020}} In game seven Laughton recorded a fight and six hits in a 4–0 shutout loss to the Islanders.{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Bill |title=Postgame 5: End of the Road |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/postgame-5-end-of-the-road--philadelphia-flyers/c-318911858 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=September 6, 2020 |date=September 5, 2020}}

On February 7, 2021, Laughton recorded his first career hat trick in a 7–4 win against the Washington Capitals, with goals on Vítek Vaněček and Craig Anderson.{{cite news |last1=Carchidi |first1=Sam |title=Scott Laughton's hat trick, Sean Couturier's strong return carry Flyers past Caps, 7-4 |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/philadelphia-flyers-washington-capitals-score-scott-laughton-sean-couturier-20210207.html |access-date=February 7, 2021 |work=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=February 7, 2021}} On the last day of the NHL trade deadline, Laughton signed a five-year, $15 million contract extension with the Flyers.{{cite web |title=Flyers sign Scott Laughton to five-year contract extension |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-scott-laughton-to-five-year-contract-extension/c-323566086 |website=nhl.com |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=April 12, 2021 |date=April 12, 2021}}

On December 12, 2024, Laughton recorded a four-goal game in a 4–1 win against the Detroit Red Wings.{{cite web |title=Scott Laughton scores career-high 4 goals for the Flyers' 4-1 victory over the Red Wings |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/scott-laughton-scores-career-high-4-goals-flyers-116751861 |website=abcnews.com |publisher= American Broadcasting Company |access-date=December 13, 2024 |date=December 12, 2024}}

On March 7, 2025, Laughton was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with two draft picks in exchange for Nikita Grebenkin and a conditional 2027 first-round pick.{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2025 |title=Toronto Maple Leafs acquire forward Scott Laughton from Philadelphia Flyers |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-acquire-forward-scott-laughton-from-philadelphia-flyers-1.2266768 |access-date=March 7, 2025 |website=TSN}}

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On December 28, 2010, Laughton was named an assistant captain for Team Ontario while competing at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.{{cite web |title=Team Ontario Names Captains and Alternates for 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/team-ontario-names-captains-and-alternates-for-2011-world-under-17-hockey-challenge/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=December 28, 2010}} Following his first season in the OHL, Laughton was invited to compete for Canada under-18 team at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament,{{cite web |title=12 OHL Players Named to Canada's National Summer Under-18 Team |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/20-chl-players-named-to-canada-s-national-summer-under-18-team/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=August 2, 2011}} where he won a gold medal.{{cite web |title=12 OHL Players Win Gold with Canada U18 at Ivan Hlinka |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/canada-u18-wins-2011-ivan-hlinka-gold/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=August 14, 2011}}

As a result of a successful 2011–12 season, Laughton was named to Canada's roster for the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships,{{cite web |title=10 OHL Players Named to Canada's World U18 Championship Team |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/20-chl-players-named-to-canada-s-world-u18-championship-team/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=April 4, 2012}} during which he recorded seven points and led the team to a bronze medal.{{cite web |title=10 OHL players win bronze with Canada U18 |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/23-chl-players-win-bronze-with-canada-at-2012-wu18/ |website=ontariohockeyleague.com |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=August 25, 2020 |date=April 22, 2012}}

On May 5, 2023, Laughton was named to Canada men's national ice hockey team at the 2023 IIHF World Championship where he recorded three goals and five assists in ten games and won a gold medal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/group-named-for-mens-worlds-2022-23-nmt|title=20 players named to Canada's National Men's Team for 2023 IIHF World Championship|publisher=Hockey Canada|date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023}}

On March 7, 2025, Laughton was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the trade deadline in exchange for a first round pick and Nikita Grebenkin.{{Cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs-acquire-forward-scott-laughton-from-philadelphia-flyers-1.2266768 |title=Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Scott Laughton from Philadelphia Flyers, Brandon Carlo from Bruins |publisher=TSN|date=March 7, 2025 | access-date=March 7, 2025}}

Laughton has worked as an ambassador for You Can Play, an organization dedicated to eliminating homophobia in sports since he joined the NHL. {{cite web|url=https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-22498/scott-laughtons-support-of-pride-initiatives-is-year-round|date=June 7, 2023 |access-date=January 20, 2025 |author=Lomon, Chris|title= Scott Laughton’s support of Pride initiatives is year-round|publisher=NHLPA}} He is also involved with the Alphabet Sports Collective, a Canadian organization founded to create a safe space for all genders and sexual orientations.{{cite web|url= https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-scott-laughton-lgbtq-involvement-pride-month-20240603.html |publisher=The Inquirer |date= June 3, 2024 |access-date=January 20, 2025 |author= Spiegel, Jackie|title=Flyers’ Scott Laughton is a LGBTQ+ advocate in an effort to make hockey more ‘welcome and inclusive’}}

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