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Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Alina Muller, and Brianne Jenner lead a star-studded list of players available for the PWHL's expansion teams. This release from the league’s protected player list sets the stage for a transformative phase in women’s hockey.
The PWHL's four new teams in Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose, and Hamilton can sign five players each from the unprotected list, with three-day Phase 2 of the expansion process starting Friday. Meanwhile, MVP finalist Kelly Pannek and her teammate Taylor Heise re-sign with Minnesota on three-year deals, solidifying their presence.
Seattle protects forwards Alex Carpenter and Hannah Murphy, along with defender Anna Wilgren, while Knight, USA Hockey's most decorated player, evaluates her future after a gold-medal performance in February. Coyne Schofield could return to Detroit, where her husband played in the NFL.
In Boston, Alina Muller's future is uncertain as she navigates the expansion landscape after three seasons, while Ottawa’s Jenner might also be on the move. The New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire maintain their core players, ensuring a competitive edge. The numbers from this expansion unveil a crucial chapter in the PWHL's evolution.
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