{"id":437845,"date":"2026-01-31T10:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T10:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/437845\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T10:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T10:14:18","slug":"philadelphia-flyers-ready-to-overpay-for-leafs-goaltender-as-sam-ersson-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/437845\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Flyers ready to overpay for Leafs goaltender as Sam Ersson struggles?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo credit: Kyle Ross Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Flyers are reportedly looking hard at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crease to save their season.<\/p>\n

Sam Ersson has been a nightmare this year and fans are finally reaching their breaking point with his play.<\/p>\n

Ersson is currently sporting a brutal .860 save percentage and has looked lost in his last few starts.<\/p>\n

Dan Vladar is returning from injury tonight but nobody expects him to carry this heavy workload alone forever.<\/p>\n

Hildeby is the target because he is young, massive, and has shown he can handle the bright NHL lights.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old was a fourth-round pick by the Leafs back in 2022 and they love his upside.<\/p>\n

He currently has a solid 2.90 GAA in 2025-26 and proved he could win games earlier this season.<\/p>\n

Dennis Hildeby could solve the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending crisis<\/p>\n

Philadelphia fans are terrified that another year of this rebuild is being flushed down the toilet.<\/p>\n

General Manager Daniel Briere knows he can’t sit on his hands while the team falls out of the race.<\/p>\n

The rumor mill says the Flyers might even consider moving a piece like Bobby Brink to get this done.<\/p>\n

Toronto holds all the cards here because they have Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz already locked up long-term.<\/p>\n

Hildeby is signed through 2028 at a tiny $841,667 cap hit which makes him the ultimate trade chip.<\/p>\n

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

Philadelphia currently sits four points out of a playoff spot and they need a save right now.<\/p>\n

Paying a premium for a 24-year-old goalie is a massive gamble that could define the Briere era.<\/p>\n

Previously on Toronto Hockey Daily<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

JANVIER 29|703 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Flyers ready to overpay for Leafs goaltender as Sam Ersson struggles?<\/p>\n

Should the Leafs trade Hildeby if a team is willing to overpay?<\/p>\n

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