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Alex Carpenter and Sarah Nurse secure their places in the PWHL as both players are protected from the expansion process. This decision shapes the future of their respective teams, the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes, and fans will discover what this means for the league's dynamics.
Carpenter re-signs with the Torrent on a three-year deal after leading the team with 12 goals in their inaugural season. Her 20 points tie her for the team lead, and she dominated the league with 440 faceoff wins. With a career total of 31 goals, the 32-year-old ranks third among PWHL players, solidifying her status as a foundational piece for Seattle.
Meanwhile, Nurse signs a two-year contract with the Goldeneyes. Despite missing 11 games due to injury, the 31-year-old Canadian Olympian scored nine goals, tying for the team lead. She made history by scoring the first goal for Vancouver, emphasizing her impact on the franchise’s debut.
The protection of these key players comes as the eight existing teams prepare for the expansion draft, where they can safeguard three players under contract. The expansion teams—Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose, and Hamilton—will begin signing foundational players this Friday, marking a new chapter in the PWHL.
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