Knight, Coyne Schofield, Muller Among PWHL Stars Eligible to Be Signed by Detroit
- On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the eight existing Professional Women's Hockey League teams finalized their three-player protection lists, initiating the expansion process for four new franchises in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose.
- Phase 2 begins on Friday at 9 a.m., with each expansion team adding five players to its roster through binding "Expansion Foundational Offer" contracts allowing players to sign for up to four years.
- Seattle Torrent captain Hilary Knight and Boston Fleet forward Alina Muller were left off their respective teams' protection lists, leaving several high-profile stars available for selection by the new franchises.
- An "Expansion Foundational Offer" guarantees players at least $100,000 in their first year, providing a raise for many including Muller, whose 2025-26 base salary was $95,000.
- Rostering continues through June 15, with Phase 3 from June 10-12 allowing teams to protect three additional players; by Phase 4's end, each expansion team will have 10 players under contract for 2026-27.
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Knight, Coyne Schofield, Muller among PWHL stars eligible to be signed by Detroit
Seattle’s Hilary Knight, Minnesota’s Kendall Coyne Schofield, Boston’s Alina Muller, and Ottawa’s Brianne Jenner headline a group of stars eligible to be signed by the PWHL's four expansion teams
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