Samuel Ersson
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'3" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 194 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 26 |
| Age | 25 (Oct 20, 1999) | Expiry Status | RFA-arb |
| Drafted | 2018, Round 5, Overall 143 (PHI) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2024 | Philadelphia Flyers | Activated from IR | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Philadelphia Flyers | Placed on IR | |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed 2 years @ $1.450M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | PHI | 12 | 502:21 | 44.43 | 31.05 | 2.89 | 2.99 | -0.10 | 90.38 | 90.71 | -0.32 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 51 | 2236:46 | 36.56 | 24.14 | 2.18 | 2.44 | -0.26 | 89.89 | 90.95 | -1.06 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 47 | 2100:56 | 38.87 | 25.53 | 2.11 | 2.71 | -0.60 | 89.37 | 91.74 | -2.37 |
4v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | PHI | 12 | 57:30 | 77.22 | 43.83 | 7.86 | 6.26 | 1.60 | 85.71 | 82.07 | 3.65 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 51 | 213:48 | 67.07 | 43.78 | 6.89 | 5.89 | 1.00 | 86.54 | 84.26 | 2.28 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 47 | 182:26 | 69.72 | 44.07 | 7.08 | 6.58 | 0.51 | 85.07 | 83.93 | 1.15 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|
| SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes. |
| SA/60 | Shots Against per 60 minutes. |
| xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| GS/60 | Goals Saved per 60 minutes (xGA/60 -GA/60). |
| Sv% | Save Percentage. |
| xSv% | Expected Save Percentage. |
| Sv%AE | Save Percentage above Expected (Sv% - xSv%). |
News and Opinions
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2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers Roster Officially Unveiled at Flyer Nation (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Breaking down the top goalie masks across the NHL for the upcoming season at ESPN (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams at ESPN (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Dan Vladar had a pretty solid Pre-Season for the Flyers at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Flyers Fall to Islanders at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Flyers get look at potential season-opening lineup in preseason loss at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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NHL analyst sums up Flyers offseason with a hilarious one-liner at Broad Street Buzz (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Philadelphia Flyers Between the Pipes at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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The Flyers made a slew of cuts today, and yes Alex Bump and Emil Andrae were amongst those cut at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Fantasy hockey goalie guide: The goaltending timeshares to target at ESPN (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Flyers’ 2025-26 Roster Projection Halfway Through Preseason at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Ranking the NHL’s 32 Starting Goalies – Preseason Update at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Flyers Lose to Bruins in Preseason Home Opener at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Bruins Beat Flyers, Roster Hopefuls Give Decision Makers Something To Think About at Boston Hockey Now (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Zegras, Michkov make a highlight, youngster has tough play and Flyers fall to Bruins at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Aleksei Kolosov continues to play well in the Pre-Season, as he hopes for a revival season in Philadelphia at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Flyers Fall to Habs in Montreal at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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10 Thoughts: Two for Two to Start the Preseason at Habs World (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Flyers go against plan, pull Sam Ersson early in preseason game at Broad Street Hockey (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Bump shows flashes as Flyers drop to Canadiens in preseason at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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New faces, young roster hopefuls and more in Flyers training camp storylines at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Burning questions for all 32 NHL teams: John Gibson's impact in Detroit, a Sidney Crosby trade? at ESPN (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Blue Jackets pay for cap dump netminder at Union Blue (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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The Ivan Fedotov trade provides the Flyers with clarity and a more defined structure at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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After Flyers’ Presser, What Are Your Expectations For 2025-26? at Flyer Nation (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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Flyers' Brass Wants 'Sustainable Excellence,' Mum On Carter Hart at The Hockey News (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Philadelphia Flyers 2025 Top 25 Under 25, No. 10: Yegor Zavragin at Broad Street Hockey (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Dan Vladar will sport a new mask with the Flyers at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Metro Moves: 2025-26 Philadelphia Flyers preview at Pens Burgh (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Flyers' Goaltending Gets Low New Ranking at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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Blue Jackets & Flyers Start New Season With Plenty to Prove at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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Friday Morning Fly By: Connor’s A Comin’ at Broad Street Hockey (Fri Aug 29, 2025)
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Poll: Flyers fans on X are nearly split down the middle with the Flyers making the playoffs this season at Flyers Nitty Gritty (Fri Aug 29, 2025)
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Flyers won’t solve goaltending issues with Dan Vladar at Broad Street Buzz (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Flyers 2025–26 Roster Projection 2.0: 2 Rookies Enter the Villa at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 21 | $859,167 | $925,000 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 22 | $859,167 | $925,000 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 23 | $859,167 | $925,000 | $32,500 | $92,500 | $800,000 | $892,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $197,500 | $277,500 | $2,300,000 | $2,577,500 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% |
| 2013-14 | J18 Div.1 | 1 | 7.95 | 0.889 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Division 2 | 1 | 3.17 | 0.909 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | J18 Div.1 | 9 | 2.38 | 0.934 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | U16 SM | 3 | 3 | 139 | 22 | 7.33 | 0.842 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | J18 Region | 15 | 12 | 3 | 343 | 28 | 1.86 | 0.918 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | J18 Nationell | 7 | 6 | 1 | 231 | 18 | 2.56 | 0.922 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 5 | 2.50 | 0.912 | ||||||
| 2016-17 | J20 Nationell | 12 | 6 | 5 | 361 | 34 | 2.95 | 0.906 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | J18 Region | 13 | 12 | 1 | 314 | 19 | 1.45 | 0.940 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | J18 Nationell | 14 | 14 | 401 | 23 | 1.64 | 0.943 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 101 | 8 | 2.02 | 0.921 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | SHL | 1 | 17 | 2 | 3.00 | 0.882 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | J20 Nationell | 40 | 27 | 13 | 1261 | 101 | 2.53 | 0.920 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 154 | 22 | 4.44 | 0.857 | |||||
| 2018-19 | HockeyAllsvenska | 36 | 27 | 9 | 1045 | 70 | 1.95 | 0.933 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 128 | 8 | 1.60 | 0.938 | |||||
| 2018-19 | WJC-20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 116 | 9 | 2.23 | 0.922 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | SHL | 35 | 14 | 20 | 920 | 97 | 2.90 | 0.895 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | SHL | 42 | 16 | 26 | 1299 | 116 | 2.96 | 0.911 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 138 | 7 | 1.30 | 0.949 | |||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 121 | 13 | 2.96 | 0.893 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 327 | 33 | 3.07 | 0.899 | |||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | 42 | 24 | 17 | 1 | 1189 | 119 | 2.84 | 0.900 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 96 | 12 | 3.71 | 0.875 | |||
| 2023-24 | NHL | 51 | 51 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 1204 | 132 | 2.82 | 0.890 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | WC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 5 | 1.44 | 0.891 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | 47 | 47 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 1162 | 136 | 3.14 | 0.883 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | 4 Nations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 1.00 | 0.970 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | WC | 5 | 4 | 76 | 5 | 1.16 | 0.934 | |||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 110 | 110 | 51 | 39 | 12 | 2693 | 301 | 2.98 | 0.888 | |||||||||||