Scott Laughton's 2015-16 season was a mixed bag of flashes of offensive upside, inconsistent defensive play, and progressively-declining ice time. But could a late-season position shift be the answer to developing him?
It's now been over four years since former Flyers GM Paul Holmgren stepped up to the podium at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh and selected forward Scott Laughton with the 20th overall selection. Since then, Laughton has spent parts of three seasons with the Flyers, starting with a five-game stint just months after the draft and culminating with this season, which saw Laughton make 71 regular season appearances and play in three playoff games.