PWHL Off-Season Heats Up with Expansion and Player Negotiations
Multi-phase PWHL off-season kicks into high gear amid league's expansion boom
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The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is entering a pivotal off-season with the addition of four new teams. Existing teams can protect three players from expansion drafts, while high-profile free agents like Hilary Knight and Taylor Heise are set to negotiate contracts. The league aims to maintain competitive balance amid significant changes.
- 01The PWHL will welcome four new teams: Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose, expanding the league to 12 teams.
- 02Each existing team can protect three players from being signed by expansion teams, with negotiations starting on June 2.
- 03High-profile free agents include Hilary Knight, Taylor Heise, and Sarah Nurse, among others.
- 04The entry draft on June 17 will feature top talent like Caroline Harvey, with 236 players declared for the draft.
- 05General managers must navigate contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's salary cap.
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The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is gearing up for its busiest off-season as it prepares to introduce four new teams: Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose. Negotiations for player contracts will commence on June 2, with existing teams allowed to protect three players from being signed by expansion teams. High-profile free agents, including Hilary Knight from Seattle Torrent and Taylor Heise from Minnesota Frost, are set to enter the market. The league has outlined a six-phase expansion process, emphasizing competitive balance and player involvement. General managers will face the challenge of managing contracts while adhering to a salary cap of over $60,000 USD. The entry draft on June 17 is anticipated to feature significant talent, with Caroline Harvey expected to be the first overall pick. This expansion marks a transformative phase for the PWHL, promising more opportunities for players and reshaping team dynamics, particularly for championship-winning teams like the Montreal Victoire.
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The expansion of the PWHL will create more professional opportunities for players and increase local engagement in the new markets.
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