The Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing to lose, and they should be sellers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline because of it. One of the Maple Leafs’ top trade candidates with the deadline almost here is pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) center Scott Laughton.
Because of this, let’s look at three teams that could look to acquire Laughton ahead of the deadline.
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche should be on the hunt for another bottom-six forward ahead of the deadline as they prepare for the playoffs. With this, it would make a lot of sense if the Avalanche made a big push for Laughton. If they acquired him, he could form a strong fourth line with Gavin Brindley and Parker Kelly.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers need help down the…