
PWHL Offseason Moves: Expansion Teams Shine as Veteran Franchises Face Turbulence
The latest player movements reveal which clubs are positioning themselves for championship contention and which are rebuilding after significant losses.
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The latest player movements reveal which clubs are positioning themselves for championship contention and which are rebuilding after significant losses.

The Minnesota Frost finished third in the PWHL with a 13‑3‑5‑9 record, led by Kelly Pannek’s record‑breaking 33 points, and navigated a late‑season skid before falling to the eventual champions in a five‑game series.

The Professional Women's Hockey League has entered Phase 3 of its expansion, allowing four new franchises to add players while existing clubs protect additional roster spots. Notable signings include Megan Carter with Las Vegas and Julia Gosling with Seattle, setting the stage for a reshaped league ahead of Friday's deadline.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is experiencing a wave of player movements that are reshaping team compositions across the league.

The Professional Women's Hockey League's newest franchise in Hamilton has locked in its first five foundational players, blending leadership, Olympic experience and elite talent to launch a competitive squad.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Las Vegas franchise announced the two‑year contracts of defenders Mae Batherson and Kendall Cooper, marking the first wave of roster additions for the expansion team set to debut at T‑Mobile Arena this fall.

As the Professional Women’s Hockey League prepares for a major expansion, the Minnesota Frost must navigate a tight roster crunch that could reshape its championship‑contending lineup.

The 2025‑26 salary guide from the PWHL Players Association reveals a broad pay spectrum among Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey players, comparing earnings to state and national medians and highlighting both top earners and those on the league minimum.