Laughton's versatility, feistiness and grit make him a perfect fit for what Toronto is trying to build. But is a deal realistic?

Scott Laughton is a hot commodity going into this season’s NHL trade deadline. The forward from the Philadelphia Flyers has been garnering some attention already, and the offers are likely to increase as the deadline nears.

NHL insider James Mirtle of The Athletic doubts the Toronto Maple Leafs trade for their top trade target ahead of the deadline.

Scott Laughton of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs make it no secret that a Center is on their wishlist for the March 7th NHL Trade Deadline. Defensive middle-six centers are hard to come by and often can provide timely offense in the playoffs. Scott Laughton is one of those players that should be a high priority.

A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring a veteran forward and star defenseman from the Flyers in a blockbuster deal.

Fedotov stopped 22 of 25 shots in his first game action in a month, while Laughton now has eight points in his past 10 games.

According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a team to watch in the Laughton sweepstakes. Pagnotta writes:

While he’s not sure it will be this season, James Mirtle of The Athletic likes Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton as a match for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not had a consistent offensive showing throughout the season, even with their high priced forwards, a result of injuries to

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings are linked to centers less than two months away from the NHL trade deadline.

Returning home from a five-game road trip, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (17-18-5) rematch on Tuesday with Craig Berube's Toronto Maple Leafs (26-13-2).

Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.