A Deal That Moves the Pieces
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced a trade that reshapes the upcoming 2026 draft landscape, sending forward Abby Boreen from Las Vegas back to the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
In return, the Las Vegas franchise handed over its second‑round selection, the 17th overall pick, and received Vancouver’s 13th‑overall second‑rounder along with a fifth‑round choice, the 49th overall slot.
Boreen, who spent the 2025‑26 campaign with Vancouver, posted nine points in 30 appearances and has signed a contract that runs through the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of experience and offensive versatility to the Goldeneyes.
A native of Somerset, Wisconsin, the 26‑year‑old forward brings a Midwestern work ethic to a team that has been building around youthful talent, and her return is seen as a strategic move to bolster depth at the forward position.
Draft Location and Broadcast Details
The draft itself will be staged at the historic Fox Theatre in Detroit, a venue that has previously hosted major hockey events and promises a vibrant atmosphere for fans.
Coverage of the first two rounds will be split between Scripps Sports platforms in the United States and TSN2 in Canada, while the full slate of rounds will stream on TSN+ in Canada and the PWHL YouTube Channel worldwide.
Upper Deck, a longtime partner of the league, will continue to showcase the draft’s memorabilia, adding a collector’s edge to the broadcast experience.
Analysts note that the trade reflects a broader strategy among PWHL clubs to balance immediate competitiveness with long‑term asset management, using draft capital as a currency for player movement.