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Scott Laughton season review: What explains his statistical dropoff, and why is he still a Flyer?

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Charlie O'Connor
August 2, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (21) against the Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

It's August now, and Scott Laughton is still here.
That wasn't a foregone conclusion entering the 2024 offseason. It hasn't been a foregone conclusion entering the past two years, frankly, especially after general manager Daniel Briere officially announced the Philadelphia Flyers' pivot to a rebuild plan.
After all, Laughton was a role player in his late 20s on a reasonable contract that would fit perfectly on a Stanley Cup contender. He was a logical potential trade candidate.
But Laughton has now made it through two offseasons and one trade deadline. The speculation and rumors have swirled. Yet Laughton remains. That's Storyline No. 1 surrounding the now-30 year old forward.
Storyline No. ...

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