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When the Ottawa Senators traded for Samuel Ersson this past summer, some fans had significant reservations. When the Sens extended the 27-year-old to a two-year, $4.4 million deal, fans were also concerned about the option behind Linus Ullmark.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 14

The Senators need a lot more from Samuel Ersson

So far this season, the Ottawa Senators have only had two losses when goalie Samuel Ersson has started. It’s been incredibly unfortunate because, in both games, the Senators have looked tired and unprepared.

NHL News / Silver Seven / October 13

Senators' Winning Streak Ends in 7-2 Rout at the Hands of the Blues

The Ottawa Senators put the red alternates on for the first time in 2026-27, hoping to build on an excellent start to the season. Spoiler alert: with three members of their defence corps boasting a combined 15 NHL games and the second half of a back-to-back working against them, it was too tall an order for Ottawa to handle.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / October 13

Senators' Samuel Ersson Gets a Chance to Feel at Home

There’s something about a home game that can make a difference for a player who’s still trying to find his footing. You’re getting to know the building, you get a little more comfortable with your surroundings, and maybe things start to feel a bit more normal.

NHL News / SenShot / October 7

3 takeaways from the Senators loss to the Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators were hoping to start the season 3-0 but ultimately fell 5-3 to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening. It was a tough game overall for the Senators, as they were playing the second half of a back-to-back after beating the Boston Bruins the night before.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 6

Time has come for Senators fans to panic about Ullmark

The news surrounding Linus Ullmark left Ottawa Senators fans with a sunken heart. While the Sens’ starting goalie is officially day-to-day following Monday night’s exit, the prospect of turning to Samuel Ersson did not help fans’ blood pressure.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 28

How have Ottawa's newest additions looked through preseason?

The Ottawa Senators are prepped to enter the season after playing five preseason games, three against the Montreal Canadiens and two against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ottawa Senators News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Will the NHL’s worst goaltending duo doom an analytically-sound Senators team?

It’s been a recurring theme of our divisional previews: the NHL often is dictated by goaltending and man, did the Ottawa Senators suffer in this department last season!

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / September 22

Ersson’s debut as a Senator shows his dependability

One of the biggest off-season decisions that Ottawa Senators' general manager Steve Staios had to make this summer was finding a reliable 1B backup goaltender to provide some relief for Linus Ullmark.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 2

Senators Quick Hits: Cousins, Ersson & Open Battles in Ottawa

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 / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / 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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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.

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.

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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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

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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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