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Flyers Steal Goalie From Conference Rival In Blockbuster Trade

The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to build on their successful campaign that saw them return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020 and enjoy their first postseason series victory since 2012.Their opening-round series victory was thanks in large part to the play of goaltender Dan Vladar, whom the Flyers acquired last […] The post Flyers Steal Goalie From Conference Rival In Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

NHL Notebook: Torts out in Vegas; Woll traded to Flyers

More coaching shake-ups are occurring around the league, as John Tortorella is officially out for the Vegas Golden Knights. The team is expected to promote Ryan Craig, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. Vegas announces John Tortorella won’t be back as head coach next season — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 16, 2026 Craig has…

Maple Leafs Fleece Flyers in Woll Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit a homer with the return they got from the Philadelphia Flyers for Joseph Woll. The post Maple Leafs Fleece Flyers in Woll Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

3 Oilers Goalie Targets After Missing Out on Joseph Woll

Joseph Woll was viewed as a potential trade target for the Edmonton Oilers due to their major goaltending issues. However, Woll is no longer an option for the Oilers, as the Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to the Philadelphia Flyers in a multi-player deal.Woll would have had the potential to be a nice addition to […] The post 3 Oilers Goalie Targets After Missing Out on Joseph Woll appeared first on HEAVY .

Flyers GM Danny Briere on new Leaf Emil Andrae: “He’s smaller in stature, but he competes… He doesn’t care if you’re 6’8 on the other side; he’ll go right through you”

After completing a trade with the Maple Leafs for Simon Benoit and Joseph Woll, Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere discussed his motivations for the deal on TSN Overdrive. Were you working on this deal with the Leafs for a while, or did you put it together after the Cup was handed out? Briere: It was […] The post Flyers GM Danny Briere on new Leaf Emil Andrae: “He’s smaller in stature, but he competes… He doesn’t care if you’re 6’8 on the other side; he’ll go right through you” appeared fir...

Backup goalies are the new wave, and the Flyers are buying in

In Philadelphia, finding a quality starting goaltender has been a tall task across several iterations of the front office. The Flyers think they have their answer in Dan Vladar. After making 61 starts between the regular season and playoffs, Vladar appears to be on the verge of extending his contract to spend seven total seasons between the pipes in Philadelphia. With injuries, wear and tear, and other variables, it’s fair to question how sustainable that level of play will be for Vladar. To w...

John Chayka Comments on Samuel Ersson’s Maple Leafs Future

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka commented on the future of newly acquired goalie Samuel Ersson with his hockey club. The Maple Leafs traded former goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and the 85th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. […] The post John Chayka Comments on Samuel Ersson’s Maple Leafs Future appeared first on HEAVY .

BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 24: Jack Hextall is one of the smartest centers in the class

Moving forward on the Draft Board, we’ve arrived at Jack Hextall, a name that’s very familiar to the Flyers organization.  If you’re thinking about former Flyers goaltender and much maligned general manager Ron Hextall, well he’s Jack Hextall’s Dad’s cousin. It’s a distant relation, but it’s a relation nonetheless. If the Flyers were to select Hextall at No. 21, there would be quite the discourse about the Flyers selecting another Hextall.  That might be a bit unfair to Jac...

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...

Report: Flyers drawing trade interest from 3 teams for Owen Tippett

Oh look, Owen Tippett is getting a whole lot of attention from other NHL teams as they try to pry the talented winger from the Philadelphia Flyers before next season. It has been no secret that the Flyers could use Tippett in a substantial deal to address one of their major positional needs — a top-six center or a top-four defenseman — but it does not seem like the Flyers are too eager to move him out just because teams are calling. And who just are those teams? We got some new names intr...

Maple Leafs GMJohn Chayka Breaks Silence After Blockbuster Trade

We already have our first major trade of the young NHL offseason between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers involving several players, including a pair of goaltenders.The Maple Leafs traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to the Flyers in exchange for goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and Philadelphia’s third-round pick […] The post Maple Leafs GMJohn Chayka Breaks Silence After Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

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...

Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season

Matvei Michkov burst onto the scene with the Philadelphia Flyers as a rookie in 2024-25, recording 63 points in 80 games. He finished fourth in Calder Trophy voting and earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team after establishing himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars. With expectations soaring entering his second season, […] The post Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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…