Senators acquire Samuel Ersson from Maple Leafs ahead of contract signing
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Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Ottawa Senators announced the acquisition of goalie Samuel Ersson from the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1. Ersson's rights were obtained for a fifth-round pick after the Maple Leafs acquired him as part of the Joseph Woll trade. The Senators plan to keep Ersson with the team for the upcoming seasons, potentially giving him a chance to solidify a role after a challenging season with a save percentage of 87.0. His future performance will be closely monitored as Canadian hockey fans anticipate how this acquisition impacts the team.
- •Senators traded a fifth-round pick to acquire Ersson's rights.
- •Ersson signed with the Senators after being a restricted free agent.
- •He had an 87.0 save percentage last season.
- •The Maple Leafs did not plan to keep Ersson post-trade.
- •Ersson's performance will be closely watched by fans.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — How Senators got Samuel Ersson after Maple Leafs trade
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