I disagree.. He didnt look out of place at all.. He had very bad puck luck, but his motor and positioning were not out of place at all. He had a ton of great chances, but the puck wasnt going home. That happens... For a rookie he look really comfortable, until the head injury.
- jak521

I think you gave a perfect evaluation. I thought he showed pretty well up until the injury. He had good speed (something we desperately need), tenacity, his positioning was good, like you said- he wasn't getting any bounces. This is also not to say that he didn't make any mistakes, cuz he did, but that has to be expected from a first year nhl player. And if you expect a 100% perfect game from a young player, you're in for an AWFULLY rude awakening....

It would be fine if Laughton is that guy, but he wasn't ready for that last season. His offensive game isn't there yet. He's strong on his skates, strong on the puck in board battles, and a strong forchcker. His play with the puck needs further development.
- MJL

I never said he had zero strengths but there are two sides to the puck in the NHL and he's weak on one of those sides.

I think you gave a perfect evaluation. I thought he showed pretty well up until the injury. He had good speed (something we desperately need), tenacity, his positioning was good, like you said- he wasn't getting any bounces. This is also not to say that he didn't make any mistakes, cuz he did, but that has to be expected from a first year nhl player. And if you expect a 100% perfect game from a young player, you're in for an AWFULLY rude awakening....
- benjichronic

There were a handful of games where he was our most dangerous player, but just couldnt buy a break. Tons of times where he hit the post, or had a goalie make a remarkable save. But he also did have times where he was holding the puck just a bit too long, or looked to pass when he should have just shot, but he was a tertiary contributor as a rookie. That stuff should be expected. The concussion totally took the good stuff away.. and he even struggled in the AHL.

Scott Laughton doesn't need to be that guy.
- SuperSchennBros

That's the kind of player he is tho... takes the puck to the high traffic areas, creates chances.

If you don't like him w/ Simmer, then write Hakstol some fan mail.

I think you gave a perfect evaluation. I thought he showed pretty well up until the injury. He had good speed (something we desperately need), tenacity, his positioning was good, like you said- he wasn't getting any bounces. This is also not to say that he didn't make any mistakes, cuz he did, but that has to be expected from a first year nhl player. And if you expect a 100% perfect game from a young player, you're in for an AWFULLY rude awakening....
- benjichronic

You keep bringing up Perfect passes or 100% perfect game when from my standpoint, he never improved with the puck during his time at the NHL level. I saw a who was struggling to create offense or score goals and in doing so at times would try to do everything himself, which showed signs of frustration. Someone on here made a good point by pointing out that after the Niskanen hit, when Laughton was inserted into the line up against Washington, Laughon challenged Niskanen to a fight and got pounded which wasn't smart. I just feel these are all signs of a kid who needs to be more aware of his capabilities and not making decisions based on frustration, emotion or pride.

Thats not a bad thing... although I think Couts is gonna turn a lot of heads this season..
- jak521

me too. a lot of head shaking.

That's the kind of player he is tho... takes the puck to the high traffic areas, creates chances.

If you don't like him w/ Simmer, then write Hakstol some fan mail.
- Tomahawk

I didn't realize Hakstol was our coach last season...

me too. a lot of head shaking.
- rinaldo

Yup.. he is a terrible player. Should cut while we can.

Yup.. he is a terrible player. Should cut while we can.
- jak521

trade him to boston for rinaldo

Yup.. he is a terrible player. Should cut while we can.
- jak521

who said he was terrible? I must have missed that part.

Yeah, 'cause that never happens in here.
- tangent_man

Remember when Ghost wasn't going to sign with the Flyers after his junior year?

I didn't realize Hakstol was our coach last season...
- SuperSchennBros

Same.

who said he was terrible? I must have missed that part.
- rinaldo

I just did.

trade him to boston for rinaldo
- funmaster18

We can trade posters?!?!

He was slow to make decisions with the puck, period.
- SuperSchennBros

And I'll say it one more time, being able to make quick, smart, effective decisions with the puck is something that comes with time. Not every prospect is Tavares, Crosby, mcdavid.

You keep bringing up Perfect passes or 100% perfect game when from my standpoint, he never improved with the puck during his time at the NHL level. I saw a who was struggling to create offense or score goals and in doing so at times would try to do everything himself, which showed signs of frustration. Someone on here made a good point by pointing out that after the Niskanen hit, when Laughton was inserted into the line up against Washington, Laughon challenged Niskanen to a fight and got pounded which wasn't smart. I just feel these are all signs of a kid who needs to be more aware of his capabilities and not making decisions based on frustration, emotion or pride.
- SuperSchennBros

I have a hard time levying judgment on a player (kid or vet) that wants to exact some type of revenge for a dirty (or clean) hit. You often hear of vets remembering numbers for months and years to an extent. I'm glad he came back and was willing to hit/get hit. Much more preferable to him shying from contact. Sorry, but it sounds like you're reaching.

You keep bringing up Perfect passes or 100% perfect game when from my standpoint, he never improved with the puck during his time at the NHL level. I saw a who was struggling to create offense or score goals and in doing so at times would try to do everything himself, which showed signs of frustration. Someone on here made a good point by pointing out that after the Niskanen hit, when Laughton was inserted into the line up against Washington, Laughon challenged Niskanen to a fight and got pounded which wasn't smart. I just feel these are all signs of a kid who needs to be more aware of his capabilities and not making decisions based on frustration, emotion or pride.
- SuperSchennBros

You never want to take that fire or competitveness away from a kid. Challenging Niskanen showed his character and fire.

I have a hard time levying judgment on a player (kid or vet) that wants to exact some type of revenge for a dirty (or clean) hit. You often hear of vets remembering numbers for months and years to an extent. I'm glad he came back and was willing to hit/get hit. Much more preferable to him shying from contact. Sorry, but it sounds like you're reaching.
- steelydan

He had a concussion!!!

You never want to take that fire or competitveness away from a kid. Challenging Niskanen showed his character and fire.
- MJL

He had a concussion!!

I just did.
- jak521

terrible, no. severely overrated yes.

And I'll say it one more time, being able to make quick, smart, effective decisions with the puck is something that comes with time. Not every prospect is Tavares, Crosby, mcdavid.
- benjichronic

You can improve on a shift to shift basis. Laughton is probably the slowest I've seen develop among names like Simon Gagne, Justin Williams, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Steve Downie (Yes, Steve Downie), Claude Giroux, James van Riemsdyk, Brayden Schenn and Sean Couturier. None of these players began their careers doing what Crosby or Tavares could do. In fact, most of these players (Not all) were better offensively then they were defensively when they came into the league.

terrible, no. severely overrated yes.
- rinaldo

severely overrated in what regard?

You can improve on a shift to shift basis. Laughton is probably the slowest I've seen develop among names like Simon Gagne, Justin Williams, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Steve Downie (Yes, Steve Downie), Claude Giroux, James van Riemsdyk, Brayden Schenn and Sean Couturier. None of these players began their careers doing what Crosby or Tavares could do. In fact, most of these players (Not all) were better offensively then they were defensively when they came into the league.
- SuperSchennBros

I have absolutely no clue how to interpret this post?

He had a concussion!!
- SuperSchennBros

He was cleared to play.

He had a concussion!!!
- SuperSchennBros

He was also cleared to play!!!