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The Professional Women's Hockey League franchise in Detroit hit it's Phase 2 expansion quota ... and then kept going, reportedly adding superstar forward Hilary Knight in a sign-and-trade with the PWHL's Las Vegas expansion franchise on Monday, June 8.
The grand dame of Team USA – no American woman has more career Olympic goals or points – Knight spent last season with the expansion Seattle Torrent, though a torn knee ligament (which she played through in Milan) cut her season in half.
THE FIRST FIVE: PWHL Detroit roster updates: Newest hockey players on expansion squad
Knight will be 37 when the 2026-27 season starts, but she still has her scoring touch, with five goals and nine assists in 22 games for the Torrent, including two goals and two assists in eight games after returning from the MCL tear. She’s was considered unlikely to leave Seattle, however, having stated she wants to play two more seasons there.
But reportedly, the regime in Detroit, led by trailblazing general manager Manon Rheaume, won her over.
With Detroit using its "Expansion Foundational Offer" on Toronto star forward Daryl Watts, Knight appeared headed to Las Vegas.
Rheaume and the Detroit squad will reportedly be sending its first-round pick – the slot of which is unknown, as the PWHL is yet to announce a complete draft order for the event slated to be held at the Fox Theater in Detroit on June 17.
BIG NAMES, BIG DREAMS: 6 potential free agents who could sign on Detroit PWHL expansion team
This breaking news story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Hilary Knight trade to Detroit PWHL, expansion team dealing 1st-rounder
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The grand dame of Team USA – no American woman has more career Olympic goals or points – Knight spent last season with the expansion Seattle Torrent, though a torn knee ligament (which she played through in Milan) cut her season in half.
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THE FIRST FIVE: PWHL Detroit roster updates: Newest hockey players on expansion squad
Knight will be 37 when the 2026-27 season starts, but she still has her scoring touch, with five goals and nine assists in 22 games for the Torrent, including two goals and two assists in eight games after returning from the MCL tear. She’s was considered unlikely to leave Seattle, however, having stated she wants to play two more seasons there.
But reportedly, the regime in Detroit, led by trailblazing general manager Manon Rheaume, won her over.
With Detroit using its "Expansion Foundational Offer" on Toronto star forward Daryl Watts, Knight appeared headed to Las Vegas.
Rheaume and the Detroit squad will reportedly be sending its first-round pick – the slot of which is unknown, as the PWHL is yet to announce a complete draft order for the event slated to be held at the Fox Theater in Detroit on June 17.
BIG NAMES, BIG DREAMS: 6 potential free agents who could sign on Detroit PWHL expansion team
This breaking news story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Hilary Knight trade to Detroit PWHL, expansion team dealing 1st-rounder
Continue reading...
