The Toronto Maple Leafs complete a trade sending goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in what is described as John Chayka’s first major move as Maple Leafs general manager. Multiple outlets report that Toronto receives Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenceman Emil Andrae, along with a draft pick from Philadelphia.
According to the available reports, the trade also includes a future selection: a third-round pick is cited by one outlet, while another report refers to a 2026 draft pick. The transactions are framed as a roster shakeup for the Maple Leafs, with both Woll and Benoit departing and the Flyers acquiring depth in their lineup.
While outlets differ slightly in how they describe the draft component, all accounts agree on the core players involved—Woll and Benoit traded to the Flyers, and Ersson and Andrae returning to Toronto—along with a draft pick going to the Maple Leafs. The trade is the first notable deal attributed to Chayka in his new role.
