PWHL Teams Prepare for Expansion Draft: Projected Protected Players
Projecting which PWHL players each team will protect from expansion
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As the PWHL offseason begins, teams must protect key players from expansion drafts. The Montreal Victoire, Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, and others are strategizing on which players to safeguard, with the protection lists due soon. Each team faces unique challenges and potential player movements as they navigate this complex process.
- 01The Montreal Victoire will protect Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, and Ann-Renée Desbiens, confirmed by GM Danièle Sauvageau.
- 02Boston Fleet's protection debate centers on either Haley Winn or Alina Müller, with Megan Keller and Aerin Frankel secured.
- 03Minnesota Frost is likely to protect Taylor Heise, with Kelly Pannek and Maddie Rooney as strong contenders.
- 04The Ottawa Charge's only guaranteed protection is Gwyneth Philips, with Brianne Jenner and Ronja Savolainen as possible choices.
- 05Expansion teams will begin roster construction, with each existing team losing up to four players, heightening the stakes of the protection lists.
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The PWHL offseason has commenced following the Montreal Victoire's Walter Cup victory, with expansion teams in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose set to build their inaugural rosters. Each of the existing eight teams must protect three players from their rosters by June 3, with potential losses looming. The Montreal Victoire has confirmed their protected players: Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, and Ann-Renée Desbiens. The Boston Fleet faces a tough decision between protecting either Haley Winn or Alina Müller alongside Megan Keller and Aerin Frankel. Minnesota Frost will likely safeguard Taylor Heise, with Kelly Pannek and Maddie Rooney also in contention. The Ottawa Charge's protection strategy revolves around Gwyneth Philips, with Brianne Jenner and Ronja Savolainen as possible picks. As the expansion draft approaches, teams must navigate complex player negotiations, making the upcoming weeks critical for roster management.
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The expansion draft will significantly alter team rosters, affecting player dynamics and team strategies across the league.
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