In a major shake-up to their roster, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a significant trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, sending talented netminder Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the City of Brotherly Love in exchange for a trio of players and a draft pick. The Leafs have acquired defenseman Emil Andrae, a promising young blueliner, and netminder Samuel Ersson, a Swedish goalie who has impressed in the Flyers' system. To sweeten the deal, the Flyers have included a 2026 third-round pick, giving the Leafs additional assets to bolster their organization. The trade marks a significant departure for Woll, who had been a key backup for the Leafs, and Benoit, a rugged defenseman who had seen limited action in Toronto.
According to a team announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded netminder Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Emil Andrae, netminder Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round pick. Philadelphia has also confirmed the deal. More to come…