Key facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs received goalie Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a third-round draft pick.
- This is the first roster change made by new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka.
- Woll is under contract for two more years at $3.66 million, while Stolarz has four years remaining at $3.75 million.
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade announced Tuesday. The Flyers sent goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a third-round pick in the upcoming draft to the Maple Leafs.
This move provides the Flyers with a dependable backup for prospective starter Dan Vladar, who is coming off a career year. For the Maple Leafs, this transaction marks the first roster change under new general manager John Chayka, who assumed the role in early May.
Discussions around the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation have highlighted the need to trade either Woll or Stolarz to accommodate Hildeby, who will no longer be waiver-exempt next season. While Stolarz has better career numbers and potentially a higher ceiling, Woll has a more favorable contract with two years remaining at $3.66 million compared to Stolarz's four years at $3.75 million. Both players possess modified no-trade clauses.