Playoffs
Kings' Playoff Lock Boosts Leafs' Laughton Trade Haul
The LA Kings punch their ticket to the 2026 playoffs, marking their fifth straight dance and instantly elevating what Toronto got back for Scott Laughton in that midseason swap. Laughton slots in with five goals and eight points over 19 games, but his value spikes now that he's part of a contender chasing Western Conference glory. GMs around the league remember how those return assets looked shaky at the deadline, and this clinch forces a fresh look at the Leafs' front-office calculus.
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