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Flyers Trade Ersson for Woll, Benoit in Leafs Deal

6/17/2026

Summary

Flyers Acquire Woll

The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 16, 2026.
Philadelphia traded goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick to Toronto.
Woll and Benoit carry $5.01 million in hits, with Woll posting a .906 save percentage and Benoit logging 36 points.
The trade gives the Flyers a backup for Dan Vladar, adds size, and leaves them with four 2026 picks.

Summary

Flyers Add Woll

The Flyers acquired defenseman Joseph Woll, giving them a reliable No. 2 behind starter Dan Vladar.
By adding Woll, Philadelphia reduces the pool of available goaltenders for teams targeting Samuel Montembeault.
The Oilers and Canadiens’ interest in Montembeault is hampered by the Flyers’ new backup.
Simon Benoit adds size-forward defensive depth that can serve as a seventh-defenceman or injury cover.

History

Historical Context

In June 1992 the Flyers completed a landmark deal, sending Peter Forsberg, Ron Hextall, Mike Ricci, Kerry Huffman, Steve Duchesne, two first-round picks and $15 million to Quebec for Eric Lindros. The 2026 trade for defensemen Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit from the Toronto Maple Leafs follows that same aggressive, multi-asset approach, underscoring the Flyers’ long-standing willingness to exchange several prospects and picks for immediate roster upgrades.

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Flyers Acquire Woll

The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 16, 2026.
Philadelphia traded goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick to Toronto.
Woll and Benoit carry $5.01 million in hits, with Woll posting a .906 save percentage and Benoit logging 36 points.
The trade gives the Flyers a backup for Dan Vladar, adds size, and leaves them with four 2026 picks.

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