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

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 made a significant move just ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Scott Laughton, a versatile and dependable third-line center, from the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Maple Leafs traded for Scott Laughton to centre their third line. His biggest role might come behind the scenes.

Laughton played in 661 games, the 14th most in Flyers history, and notched 265 points (106 goals, 159 assists).

The Toronto Maple Leafs navigated a complex salary cap puzzle at the NHL trade deadline, making a series of strategic moves to bolster their roster. Although divisional rivals like the Florida Panthers were blessed with cap space due to the injury to star forward Matthew Tkachuk,