
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.

Abbey Murphy’s draft night in Detroit was marked by family presence, a storied college career, and a reunion with Team USA teammate Alex Carpenter, as Seattle looks to reshape its roster.
The 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft saw five Wisconsin alumni selected in the first round, highlighting the program's rising influence on the global stage.

The 2026 PWHL draft announced the selection of 59 former NCAA Division I women's hockey players, with Penn State leading the way and Caroline Harvey becoming the first defenseman taken first overall.

The 2026 PWHL draft saw a record five players from the University of Wisconsin’s women’s hockey team chosen in the opening round, underscoring the Badgers’ sustained excellence and the league’s rapid growth.

Five Wisconsin alumni become first‑round picks in the 2026 PWHL Draft, setting new records for the program and highlighting the league’s expanding talent pool.

Nine Minnesota‑based prospects headline the latest Professional Women’s Hockey League draft, showcasing the depth of collegiate talent across the United States.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s 2026 draft in Detroit delivered first‑overall pick Caroline Harvey, international breakthroughs and a deep pool of collegiate talent, marking a transformative moment for the sport.

Caroline Harvey’s selection as the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft underscores a historic influx of American talent into professional women’s hockey.

The 2026 Premier Women’s Hockey League draft saw a record 31 American players selected, highlighted by Caroline Harvey’s top pick and nine U.S. athletes in the first round.

Annapolis native Lacey Eden was selected fifth overall by the Las Vegas franchise in the 2026 PWHL draft, marking the first time a player born in Maryland has been chosen in the league’s history. Her career, shaped by boys’ teams, a stint at Shattuck‑St. Mary’s, and four national titles at Wisconsin, also includes a recent return to the Badgers where she topped the nation in scoring.

The 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League draft unfolded at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre, where six rounds of picks highlighted the next generation of stars, including Wisconsin’s Caroline Harvey as the first overall selection.

Caroline Harvey becomes the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, while other Wisconsin standouts and collegiate stars are selected, signaling a promising start for the league.

The upcoming 2026 draft of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will feature five American Olympic gold medalists, highlight standout collegiate performers, and be broadcast across North America and internationally.

The upcoming draft in Detroit will bring together a cadre of U.S. Olympic champions and a deep pool of international players as the Professional Women’s Hockey League expands to twelve teams.

The 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League draft will feature a historic 12‑team field, spotlighting Wisconsin alumni who are projected to dominate the early rounds.

The 2026 draft order for the Premier Women’s Hockey League was revealed, positioning San Jose for a fourth overall selection and spotlighting a group of forward prospects.

Despite losing Olympic medalist Caroline Harvey and four‑time champion Lacey Eden, the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team returns a strong core and looks to capture a third consecutive national championship.

Lacey Eden’s blend of scoring, speed and two‑way discipline positions her as a leading candidate for the upcoming PWHL Draft, despite an Olympic roster exclusion.

Olympic champions Lacey Eden and Hayley Scamurra joined the Washington Mystics for a special crossover event, meeting fans, posing with prospects and watching a dramatic game that ended with Caitlin Clark’s buzzer‑beating three‑pointer.

The latest PWHL mock draft from The Hockey News showcases a historic haul for the Wisconsin Badgers, with four players slated among the top ten selections. Highlighting the draft are star defenseman Caroline Harvey, projected No. 1 overall, and forwards Laila Edwards, Kirsten Simms, and Lacey Eden, each poised to make a significant impact.