When Scott Laughton was drafted in 2012, he instantly became one of the Philadelphia Flyers’ top prospects. Hell, he was their top non-NHL prospect. The cupboard was barren and the Oshawa Generals center looked like he was going to be the next big thing – or at least the next thing.
He was the third overall pick in the 2010 OHL Priority Draft, and he continued to grow his game there. He recorded 23 points (12 goals) in 63 games in his rookie year, and that increased to 53 points (21 goals) in 64 games in the 2011-12 season before being drafted by the Flyers.