The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers executed a four-player trade on Tuesday. The deal follows a complete front-office overhaul in Toronto, triggered after the franchise missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 10 seasons. The organization fired general manager Brad Treliving in March and head coach Craig Berube in May before hiring John Chayka on May 3.
Philadelphia acquires 27-year-old goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. Toronto receives 26-year-old goaltender Samuel Ersson, 24-year-old defensive prospect Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick.
The transaction is the first major move of Chayka’s tenure as general manager. He takes control of a roster that allowed 3.60 goals per game this past season, the second-most in the league. Ersson brings a 14-11-5 record, a 3.12 goals-against average, and an .870 save percentage in 33 games to a Maple Leafs crease looking for stability.
Woll leaves Toronto with two years remaining on a contract carrying a $3.67 million average annual value. He posted a 15-16-7 record, a 3.34 goals-against average, and an .899 save percentage in 39 games during the 2025-26 campaign.
Benoit provides physical depth for Philadelphia. The defenseman finished top two on the Maple Leafs in hits this season with 194 and recorded six assists in 73 games.