Report: Maple Leafs and Scott Laughton have not yet begun contract negotiations

“I can tell you about Scott Laughton that they have not had any meaningful discussions or negotiations regarding an extension. I think there is an understanding that they would like to have those discussions,” Pagnotta reported. “He’s already proven to be a glue guy in the room, and what he does on the ice, I commend him. They need that type of player. But they haven’t had those in-depth contract discussions with his camp yet. Is that going to happen during the Olympic break? That’s a good time for everyone to do it. But they haven’t figured it out yet. I think regardless of how this season plays out, whether they sell or buy or stagnate, I think Scott Laughton is a player that they have to figure out how they can keep.