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Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets crucial injury update ahead of Red Sox matchup

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a disappointing season thus far, currently sitting at 34-38 as the 2026 campaign approaches its halfway point. Part of the problem for the Blue Jays has been the team’s injury troubles, which included a recent stint of games missed from superstar Vladimir Guerror Jr. due to back tightness. However, […] The post Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets crucial injury update ahead of Red Sox matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maple Leafs’ John Chayka hints at upcoming head coach hiring

The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for a new head coach, after firing Craig Berube. Toronto’s general manager John Chayka announced Tuesday that search is nearly over. “I think we are on the final phases at this stage,” Chayka said, per NHL.com. “It’s been a pretty thorough process so far and we’ve taken our time […] The post Maple Leafs’ John Chayka hints at upcoming head coach hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL rumors: Why Maple Leafs, Flyers teamed up for blockbuster goalie trade

The Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a stunning trade recently, as the clubs swapped goalies. The Flyers sent Samuel Ersson to Toronto. Toronto meanwhile sent Joseph Woll to Philadelphia. While there were other players involved, those two players received a great deal of attention in news reports about the transaction. The Athletic’s […] The post NHL rumors: Why Maple Leafs, Flyers teamed up for blockbuster goalie trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Chayka on the Joseph Woll trade to Philadelphia: “It sets us up very well for future moves… This allows us to be in a better spot as we think about the entire offseason plan”

After trading Joe Woll and Simon Benoit to the Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick, GM John Chayka discussed his motivations for the move, the timeline for a head-coaching decision, and signing promising prospect Tinus-Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract. What do you like about the trade, and […] The post John Chayka on the Joseph Woll trade to Philadelphia: “It sets us up very well for future moves… This allows us to be in a better spot as w...

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka highlights goaltending depth as prompt for trade with Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters on Tuesday, after executing his first trade with the club. In a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto acquired defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. It’s clear that Chayka is dealing from…

Danny Briere reluctant to trade Flyers’ first-round pick ahead of 2026 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the 2026 NHL Draft next week in Buffalo with four picks in total. They did have five on Monday. Does that change any of their strategy? Flyers general manager Danny Briere and assistant general manager Brent Flahr spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon. The trade Tuesday between Toronto and Philadelphia saw the Flyers acquire defenseman Simon Benoit and goalie Joseph Woll in exchange for Sam Ersson, Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in this upcoming draft...

Connor Seabold Traded And Other Blue Jays Notes

The Jays made a trade yesterday. Connor Seabold, who was DFAed, was traded to the Royals for minor league pitcher Denis Samudio and cash. Samudio is a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from Panama. He was pitching in the Arizona Complex League (the Arizona equivalent to the Florida Coast League). He’s a little old for that league. […]

The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have made several deals that have helped form a strong core of players to lead their team in 2026. They have a lot of homegrown talent composing their current squad, but some of their most important players this season have stemmed from a specific trade that has continued […] The post The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving appeared first on Just Baseball .

Remembering the 10 biggest controversies from the 2026 playoffs

The NHL playoffs are over, and they were controversial because they always are. But just how controversial did the 2026 postseason get? After all, every NHL postseason has its share of controversial moments. But some are more memorable than others, and some have a staying power that can last decades or more. Whether it’s missed calls by Leon Stickle or Kerry Fraser, Brett Hull’s goal that counted or Martin Gelenias’ that didn’t, some moments become part of hockey’s permanent lore. Others will ...

Getting Flyered Up After a Backup Goaltender Trade

The Flyers traded Sam Ersson: The Philadelphia Flyers announced they have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll [JOH-sehf WOHL] and defenseman Simon Benoit [SIGH-muhn BEHN-wah] from the Toronto Maple Leafs, in exchange for goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and Philadelphia’s third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Woll, 27 (7/12/1998), was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round (62nd overall) of the 2016 […] The post Getting Flyered Up After a Backup Goaltender Trad...

Instant Reaction: Leafs dealing from position of strength in Joseph Woll-Emil Andrae trade with Flyers

It’s a bit of a surprise, but Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka executed his first major trade as general manager. Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit are heading to the Philadelphia Flyers, in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Although some may question…

Maple Leafs make goaltending blockbuster with Flyers

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking for a head coach. Joe Pavelski and Bruce Cassidy have recently expressed their interest in the job, but if they get the job, they will not be coaching two of the players from last season. The Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers have completed the first major trade of […] The post Maple Leafs make goaltending blockbuster with Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit to Flyers for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 3rd round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The move comes following the emergence of goaltending prospect Artur Akhtyamov in the AHL, along with Dennis Hildeby’s strong performance…

Flyers acquire Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in trade with the Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers have made the first substantial trade of the NHL offseason and they have got their perfect tandem partner for Dan Vladar, and physical defenseman. Announced by the team on Tuesday morning, the Flyers have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from the Toronto Maple Leafs. In exchange, the Flyers sent goalie Sam Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick up to Toronto. BREAKING: We have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll an...