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Flyers’ 2012 first-rounder Laughton hopes to stay in Philly all year

Philadelphia Flyers v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 22: Scott Laughton #21 of the Philadelphia Flyers heads for the net as Bryce Salvador #24 of the New Jersey Devils defends during the season opener at the Prudential Center on January 22, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.The New Jersey Devils shut out the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Flyers prospect Scott Laughton is hoping to leave a bigger, better impression on the team this year.

Laughton, the team’s 2012 first-round pick, had a five-game audition with the team last season. While he didn’t earn a point before being sent back to junior hockey, he tells Sarah Baicker of CSNPhilly.com he believes he’ll show why he shouldn’t go back this year.

"[I’m] definitely more confident, more comfortable,” he said. “I think I’m better in the offensive zone, definitely, and I think I’ve stuck with the defensive game -- I’m not cheating the puck or anything like that. I think staying on the offensive side, I’ve been better for sure.”

What should help Laughton’s confidence even more is the fact GM Paul Holmgren believes he’s got the best shot to make the team out of camp.

Last season, Laughton had 56 points and 79 penalty minutes in 49 games for the OHL’s Oshawa Generals. That kind of output is well-rounded for junior hockey and makes him seem to be an ideal kind of guy for the Flyers.

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