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The Ottawa Senators continue to shape their roster in small but meaningful ways, and both of these moves say a lot about where the organization sees itself right now.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Senators To Sign Samuel Ersson

Last month, the Senators flipped a fifth-round pick to Toronto to acquire the RFA rights to goaltender Samuel Ersson, then opted to non-tender him on Monday. However, he will be Ottawa’s backup goaltender next season as Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports (Twitter link) that the two sides are close to a contract.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 26

Instant Reaction: Leafs GM John Chayka continues tidy work in Samuel Ersson trade with Senators

A summer of frantic activity continues for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Toronto traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, the Leafs confirmed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Maple Leafs Trade Sam Ersson Rights to Ottawa for Fifth-Round Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded the rights to RFA goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round selection. The move is largely a housekeeping transaction.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 26

Maple Leafs trade Samuel Ersson to Senators for 2027 5th-round pick

Ahead of the NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Ersson was previously acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, along with Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick, in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Senators acquire Samuel Ersson from Maple Leafs for fifth-round pick

The Ottawa Senators have acquired the RFA rights to goaltender Samuel Ersson from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, the club announced Friday afternoon.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Ottawa Senators Acquire Samuel Ersson

The Ottawa Senators have acquired pending RFA goalie Samuel Ersson from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, according to a team announcement.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Why Maple Leafs, Flyers teamed up for blockbuster goalie trade

The Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a stunning trade recently, as the clubs swapped goalies. The Flyers sent Samuel Ersson to Toronto.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Maple Leafs Acquire Ersson, Andrae For Joseph Woll

With the NHL offseason officially underway, John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs were the first ones to make a splash on the trade market moving goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers for a three-piece return.

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Toronto Maple Leafs trade goaltender Joseph Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded netminder Joseph Woll.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Flyers getting great goaltending amidst hot run

On Feb. 1, the Philadelphia Flyers were 2-6-2 in their last 10 games and were tied for second-to-last place in the Eastern Conference. A team that was once left for dead is now right back in the mix, even as every playoff bubble team has made it nearly impossible to catch up to them.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 30

Flyers Could Explore Trade Options For Samuel Ersson

At one point this season, it looked as though the Philadelphia Flyers might be buyers, not sellers, in the lead-up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. First-year head coach Rick Tocchet had the club primed to make a run to the playoffs, a clear step forward in the team’s retooling process.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Flyers’ Samuel Ersson leaves game with lower-body injury

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson left Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins after the second period with a lower-body injury. Dan Vladar replaced Ersson between the pipes for the Flyers to begin the third period at TD Garden.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Flyers News & Rumors: First Big Test, Ersson’s Bronx Cheers, & More

The Philadelphia Flyers are still in a playoff spot 43 games in, but they’re hanging on by a thread. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look at the team’s big test ahead, goaltender Samuel Ersson‘s Bronx cheers, and an updated prospect ranking.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Samuel Ersson is struggling, but Flyers aren’t giving up on him

Goaltending for the Philadelphia Flyers hasn’t been smooth sailing for decades, it seems, and nothing has changed this season. Despite a solid start to the season for the Orange and Black, it has not left goaltender Samuel Ersson out of the limelight.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Flyers activate starting goaltender

The Flyers activated goaltender Samuel Ersson from injured reserve.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / December 28, 2024

Samuel Ersson sheds struggles, stymies Ducks in Flyers' win

Samuel Ersson made 32 saves to propel the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. Noah Cates, Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee scored for Philadelphia, which improved to 1-1-0 on its six-game road trip.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15, 2024

Flyers goaltender out 1-2 weeks with lower-body injury

Flyers starting netminder Samuel Ersson reinjured his previous lower-body issue and will miss the next one to two weeks.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 31, 2024

Ersson’s Efforts, Late Goal Lead Flyers to Halloween Win over Blues

Led by another stellar performance in the net by Samuel Ersson, the Philadelphia Flyers picked up consecutive wins for the first time in the 2024-25 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30, 2024

Tommy’s Takes: Bruins Stymied by Samuel Ersson in 2-0 Loss to Flyers

The Boston Bruins’ homestand concluded with a date against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. The Bruins wanted to win this game to continue the momentum from their win against the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / October 29, 2024

Samuel Ersson stops 23 shots as Flyers blank Bruins

Samuel Ersson made 23 saves en route to his first shutout of the season as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the host Boston Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday. Tyson Foerster netted the game-winning goal in the second period, and Joel Farabee added a last-minute empty-netter.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2024

NHL bets: Two props for Wednesday, Feb. 21

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / February 13, 2024

Is Samuel Ersson the answer for the Philadelphia Flyers?

Frank Seravalli was joined by former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers’ crease and whether Sam Ersson can be a starter in the NHL on the latest episode of Daily Faceoff Live.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 4, 2023

NHL futures: Can anyone catch Connor Bedard in the Calder Trophy odds?

You don't have to be a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks to know that Connor Bedard is having a very good rookie season. Bedard is more than living up to the hype.

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