Maple Leafs trade Woll to Flyers, add goalies Stolarz and Ersson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers, creating opportunities in their goaltending lineup for the 2026-27 season. In exchange, they acquired Samuel Ersson from the Flyers. Anthony Stolarz is expected to be the starting goalie, while Ersson may not be the primary backup as Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov are also in contention for roles. This shift indicates a plan to prioritize younger goalies as they move forward.
- •Joseph Woll was traded to the Flyers on June 16, 2026.
- •Samuel Ersson is added to a crowded goalie situation.
- •Anthony Stolarz is likely the starter for the upcoming season.
- •Dennis Hildeby and Artur Akhtyamov could challenge for NHL spots.
- •Ersson's performance has been underwhelming with an 87.0 save percentage.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs goalie depth chart: How Samuel Ersson fits in after trade of Joseph Woll
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