# BREAKDOWN: Leafs TRADE Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Flyers for Andrae, Ersson

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Podcast: [Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-leafs-daily-podcast-on-the-toronto-maple-leafs-348038)
Published: 2026-06-17T05:45:00+00:00
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The Toronto Maple Leafs make their first risky move, trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round pick. Is GM John Chayka’s bold move a stroke of genius or a major misstep that could haunt Leafs Nation? Mike DiStefano breaks down why Joseph Woll’s ceiling and injury history made him a challenging asset, the upside Emil Andrae brings as a puck-moving defenceman, and the risks of relying on inexperienced goaltending. Mike dives into the Leafs’ new analytical direction, roster implications for Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby, and whether the return justifies the risk. Plus, he also touches on the Toronto Marlies surge to the brink of a Calder Cup championship, and new names emerge in the team's head coaching search.

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