Philadelphia Flyers ready to overpay for Leafs goaltender as Sam Ersson struggles?

Jamie Drysdale would be a dream return for the Leafs if they traded Dennis Hildeby to the Philadelphia Flyers

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Daniel Briere is reportedly ready to pay a premium to solidify the Flyers’ crease and one Leafs goaltender has found his way onto their list of targets.

The Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly looking hard at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crease to save their season.

Sam Ersson has been a nightmare this year and fans are finally reaching their breaking point with his play.

Ersson is currently sporting a brutal .860 save percentage and has looked lost in his last few starts.

Dan Vladar is returning from injury tonight but nobody expects him to carry this heavy workload alone forever.

Hildeby is the target because he is young, massive, and has shown he can handle the bright NHL lights.

The 24-year-old was a fourth-round pick by the Leafs back in 2022 and they love his upside.

He currently has a solid 2.90 GAA in 2025-26 and proved he could win games earlier this season.

Dennis Hildeby could solve the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending crisis

Philadelphia fans are terrified that another year of this rebuild is being flushed down the toilet.

General Manager Daniel Briere knows he can’t sit on his hands while the team falls out of the race.

The rumor mill says the Flyers might even consider moving a piece like Bobby Brink to get this done.

Toronto holds all the cards here because they have Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz already locked up long-term.

Hildeby is signed through 2028 at a tiny $841,667 cap hit which makes him the ultimate trade chip.

The Leafs need defensive help and a puck-mover like Jamie Drysdale would be an unlikely, but dream return for Toronto.

Philadelphia currently sits four points out of a playoff spot and they need a save right now.

Paying a premium for a 24-year-old goalie is a massive gamble that could define the Briere era.