PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
They sent goalie Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in the draft next week to the Leafs.
The swap gives Philadelphia a dependable backup to prospective starter Dan Vladar coming off a career year that included a strong first round of the playoffs to beat Pittsburgh. Vladar is eligible to sign an extension July 1.
Flyers general manager Danny Briere talks about the defenseman they acquired from the Maple Leafs —- Simon Benoit. @SportsRadioWIP @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/m0xmS8e2LI
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Flyers general manager Danny Briere talks about trading goalie Sam Ersson to Toronto for Joseph Woll.
Briere was also asked about where things are with Dan Vladar and extension talks.@SportsRadioWIP @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/9H9N7S8r4O
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) June 16, 2026
The move to add Ersson, Andrae and a pick for Woll and Benoit is new Toronto general manager John Chayka’s first change to the roster since taking over in early May.
