Breaking up is hard to do. So, even though the Flyers tried splitting up with Scott Laughton on March 7, a distinct I-wish-I-knew-how-to-quit-you vibe surrounds the newest Leafs forward’s first game against his former team Tuesday.

John Tavares can relate to what Laughton is going through. The Maple Leafs forward, who also grew up in Oakville, played his first nine NHL seasons with the New York Islanders before signing a seven-year, $77 million contract ($11 million average annual value) with Toronto on July 1, 2018.

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