Flyers general manager Daniel Briere’s patience paid off, as the Toronto Maple Leafs seemingly overpaid for Scott Laughton after other center options were already off the board.

The Philadelphia Flyers announced they have acquired forward Nikita Grebenkin and a first round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs, in exchange for forward Scott Laughton and the Flyers fourth round pick in 2025 and sixth round pick in 2027.

The Philadelphia Flyers parted ways with Scott Laughton after 12 seasons on Friday, sending him and two draft picks to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nikita Grebenkin and a 2027 first-round pick.

It would have been completely fair to assume that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving would keep things relatively quiet at the trade deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs add experienced Philadelphia Flyers player to join star forward Auston Matthews for 2024-25 NHL season

Two of the new Toronto players, Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, made their Maple Leafs debuts on Saturday but are still adjusting to the shock of their sudden moves. Both players admitted they were still processing the reality of their new team, with Carlo calling it “a tough call to have.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially made their first move of trade deadline day, inking a deal with the Flyers.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were extremely active during deadline day on Friday (Mar. 7) bringing in Brandon Carlo from the Boston Bruins and Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers, while also moving Connor Dewar and Conor Timmins to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Carlo was in the Florida sunshine, convinced he was going to remain a Bruin. The next afternoon, he suited up as a Leaf.

The Maple Leafs are reportedly acquiring Scott Laughton in a trade with the Flyers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.