Nick Piccone
Scott Laughton took a terrible looking spill into the boards nearly three weeks ago during Game 4 of the Flyers-Capitals Stanley Cup Playoff series. The play looked scary and Laughton didn’t move, other than a few immediate movements as he lay on his chest on the ice. In case you missed it, here’s what happened:
Laughton was taken to the hospital and eventually released after passing several tests for a neck, spinal and head injury. And now, he’s feeling better. And he’s looking forward to next season already.
Jordan Hall of CSN Philly spoke with Laughton recently who said he felt “great” and wanted to be a top-six forward in the NHL.
I could move everything,” Laughton said, recalling the moment last Tuesday at Flyers Skate Zone.
“I was conscious the whole time. It was just a tough play, a really weird play. I know it was scary for a lot of people, including myself. Like I said, I really appreciate all the support from all the people who did reach out and everything like that. It really did mean the world to me. It was definitely a scary moment.”
Laughton now feels “great.”
The Flyers’ 2012 first-round draft pick will turn the page and set goals for the next chapter. Laughton is coming off his first full NHL season, appearing in 71 regular-season games and collecting 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists).
If the injury scare wasn’t motivation enough, Laughton can remember eight healthy scratches in the Flyers’ final 10 regular-season games for some extra kick.
Laughton played mainly on the Flyers’ third line.
Not for much longer?
“I want to be a top-six forward in the NHL,” Laughton said, referring to playing on a top-two unit. “And I am going to do everything I can this summer to try and do that.”
Great to see Laughton doing well after that nasty spill. Read more about it here.