Leafs Trade Woll for Defense Boost

Toronto Maple Leafs pull off a savvy trade, sending goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit to Philly in exchange for Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae, and a third-round pick. With too many NHL-ready goalies on the roster, the Leafs clear space to focus on defense—Andrae, a former second-round pick, is seen as a key upgrade. Ersson, who posted an 87% save rate last season, returns but the real win is bolstering the blue line. This move signals a strategic shift: prioritize depth on defense while trimming goalie redundancy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ee6b33ef2169f0b