The Toronto Maple Leafs completed a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers on June 16, 2026, sending goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to Philadelphia in exchange for defenseman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a third‑round selection in the 2026 NHL draft.
The transaction was announced in Toronto and marks the first roster move made by the Leafs' new general manager, John Chayka. Chayka, who assumed the role earlier this summer, used the deal to acquire a young defenseman and a backup netminder while also securing a future draft asset.
Joseph Woll, a goaltender who had been part of the Leafs' depth chart, joins the Flyers as part of the exchange. Defenseman Simon Benoit, also departing Toronto, moves to Philadelphia to add depth to the Flyers' blue line. In return, Emil Andrae, a defenseman, arrives in Toronto, bringing a left‑handed option to the Leafs' defensive corps. Samuel Ersson, the goaltender acquired from Philadelphia, adds to Toronto's netminding pool and provides competition for the starting position.
The inclusion of a third‑round pick in the 2026 NHL draft gives the Leafs an additional opportunity to select a prospect in the upcoming draft cycle. The trade reflects Chayka's initial approach to shaping the roster, balancing immediate needs with longer‑term planning. Both clubs issued statements confirming the deal, and the move was processed under the NHL's standard trade protocols.
No further details about contract terms or player movement timelines were disclosed at the time of the announcement.