Flyers trade for goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers made a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, acquiring goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. In exchange, the Flyers sent goalie Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a third-round pick for the upcoming draft. This move is part of the roster changes initiated by new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, aiming to reshape the team after a disappointing season. With this acquisition, Philadelphia secures a reliable backup for prospective starter Dan Vladar, who had a notable previous season.
- •Flyers acquire Woll and Benoit from Maple Leafs.
- •Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae, and a draft pick go to Toronto.
- •Woll will support Dan Vladar as the starting goalie.
- •John Chayka initiates roster changes as new GM for Toronto.
- 5:49 PMESPN NHL — Flyers acquire Woll, Benoit from Maple Leafs
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Flyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs
- 3:47 PMNHL News — Flyers Acquire Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit from Toronto - NHL.com
"The Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
"Philadelphia sent goalie Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in this year's draft to Toronto.
"Deal sends Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick to Maple Leafs.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJun 16, 2026, 5:49 PMFlyers acquire Woll, Benoit from Maple Leafs
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:48 PMFlyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs
Philadelphia sent goalie Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in this year's draft to Toronto.
- NHL NewsJun 16, 2026, 3:47 PMFlyers Acquire Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit from Toronto - NHL.com
Deal sends Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick to Maple Leafs.
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