Episode
Andrae the Quiet Star?
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
Toronto Leafs pull off a savvy trade with Philly, sending goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit for defenseman Emil Andrae, goalie Sam Ersson, and a third-round draft pick. Andrae, a compact but analytics-driven blueliner, draws comparisons to Travis Dermott — a former Leaf who thrived in sheltered minutes but faltered under pressure. Fans may hope Andrae can handle more responsibility, but his ceiling might be just as modest as Dermott’s. Ersson’s future is uncertain without a qualifying offer, and the draft pick? Barely worth mentioning. This deal’s real story? A quiet, unassuming defenseman who might just be the next Dermott — and that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement. 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/0a53fc1efb58d1af