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What the Maple Leafs’ Woll & Benoit Trade Says About Their New Direction

The biggest surprise about the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ June 16 trade with the Philadelphia Flyers wasn’t that Joseph Woll was moved. Once Anthony Stolarz established himself as the team’s starter and Dennis Hildeby continued pushing for NHL time, a move always felt possible.

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What is the Flyers’ top priority this summer?

The Philadelphia Flyers surprised the hockey world by erasing a sizable deficit to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and defeating their in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round before bowing out with a sweep against the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season

Matvei Michkov burst onto the scene with the Philadelphia Flyers as a rookie in 2024-25, recording 63 points in 80 games. He finished fourth in Calder Trophy voting and earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team after establishing himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 16

Flyers, Maple Leafs swap goaltenders and defensemen

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Leafs trade Woll, Benoit to Flyers for Ersson, Andrae, draft pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers announced a trade Tuesday, with the Leafs acquiring defenseman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 2026 third-round pick from the Flyers in exchange for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Toronto Maple Leafs trade goaltender Joseph Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded netminder Joseph Woll.

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Flyers governor reveals where team must improve ahead of 2026-27 season

The Philadelphia Flyers are a young team that skated well during the 2025-26 NHL season. Philadelphia made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in a series before bowing to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Free Agent Focus: Philadelphia Flyers

Free agency is under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Flyers rumors: The pending UFA most likely to be re-signed

For the first time in several seasons, the Philadelphia Flyers managed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and electrified their fans thanks to their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series victory over the in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / June 15

Reports: Flyers nearing extension with G Daniel Vladar

The Philadelphia Flyers are finalizing a long-term extension with goaltender Daniel Vladar, multiple outlets reported. The deal, which cannot become official until July 1, will be for five or six years with an average annual value between $5 million and $6 million, per the reports.

Dan Vladar News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Flyers Appear Ready to Reward Dan Vladar With Contract Extension

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has never been able to lock in a long-term contract extension to get some financial flexibility. After signing

Dan Vladar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Flyers Working On Long-Term Extension With Dan Vladar

The decision to sign goaltender Dan Vladar to a two-year contract last summer worked out well for both the Flyers and Vladar. Philadelphia got some more upside between the pipes while Vladar got the chance he was seeking to play a bigger role.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Philadelphia Flyers 2025-26 Player Grades: Forwards

Around the United States, K-12 students are either already or about to celebrate the start of summer. Warm weather is finally here to stay, beaches are becoming more crowded, and the Stanley Cup is about to be awarded.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 13

Golden Knights taking big risk by sticking with Carter Hart in goal

John Tortorella is sticking with his goalie, and there does not appear to be anything that is going to change that.

Golden Knights' John Tortorella dismisses 'stupidest' goalie question

Golden Knights center William Karlsson ruled out for Game 6

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

Winners, losers from Game 4

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: A Flashy Trade-Up

Only two weeks remain until the 2026 NHL Draft. But for the Philadelphia Flyers, there’s not all that much excitement, thanks to ending a five-season playoff drought—picking at 21st overall doesn’t exactly grab any headlines.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Flyers rumors: Does Dylan Larkin have interest in Philadelphia amid trade request?

Detroit Red Wings center and captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request has drawn league-wide attention, but his destination options appear highly constrained due to his full no-movement clause, which gives him authority over where he can be dealt.

Dan Vladar News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Flyers Extending Dan Vladar Could Cement Him Among Franchise’s Best Goalies

On July 1, 2025, Dan Vladař signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 1, 2026, he may do the same thing. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Flyers are closing in on a five-year extension with a goaltender whom general manager Daniel Brière was hesitant to sign for two seasons.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

4 Trade Targets to Boost Flyers’ Center Position This Offseason

After finishing the regular season with 98 points and advancing to the second round, the Philadelphia Flyers enter the offseason with expectations for the first time in several years.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens are interested in Vincent Trocheck

Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: The Philadelphia Flyers will be looking for a defenseman this offseason who could play on the power play. Elliotte Friedman reported that Anaheim Ducks defenseman, and former Washington Capital, John Carlson, could be looking to return to the East Coast.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Flyers’ Reported 5-Year Dan Vladař Extension: Pros and Cons

Earlier this week, insider Elliotte Friedman reported that he believes a five-year contract extension for Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladař is “pretty much done.” The Czech netminder is eligible to receive an extension on July 1, 2026, with his current deal still having one year left.

Jacob Gaucher News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Flyers sign Jacob Gaucher to one-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Jacob Gaucher to a one-year, two-way contract extension, PuckPedia reported Thursday evening. Gaucher, 25, skated in four games with the Flyers during the 2025-26 regular season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Flyers Have Long-Term Extension Done with Standout Goaltender

The Philadelphia Flyers appear to be closing in on a major piece of offseason business, with goaltender Dan Vladar reportedly set to sign a five-year extension likely worth between $5.5 and $6 million annually.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 31

Defenseman’s Situation 'Coming to a Head' with Flyers, Says Insider

Nick Kypreos says he’s keeping an eye on the situation in Philadelphia between the Flyers and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. Noting that a trade was talked about but didn’t happen this past season, there may not be much time now to make a final decision and trade talks could be revisited.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Even though it ended in disappointment with a second-round sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2025-26 season was an unexpected success for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7