Carpenter re-signs with Torrent, Nurse re-signs with Goldeneyes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Alex Carpenter and Sarah Nurse have re-signed with the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes, respectively, protecting both from the PWHL expansion process. Carpenter signed a three-year deal after leading Seattle with 12 goals last season. Nurse, who signed a two-year contract, finished tied for the Goldeneyes' lead with nine goals, despite missing time due to injury. The re-signings occurred during the first phase of the expansion distribution process, which allows current teams to protect players before the league's expansion teams begin signing foundational players this Friday.
- •Carpenter leads Seattle with 12 goals last season.
- •Nurse scored nine goals for Vancouver despite injuries.
- •Both players' contracts shield them from upcoming expansion.
- 1:03 AMESPN NHL — Torrent's Carpenter, Goldeneyes' Nurse re-sign
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Carpenter re-signs with Seattle, Nurse with Vancouver, protecting both from PWHL expansion process
"Alex Carpenter is staying in Seattle, and Sarah Nurse is not leaving Vancouver. Both veteran forwards were protected from the PWHL expansion process when they re-signed with their respective teams on Tuesday. Carpenter signed a three-year contract with the Torrent, and Nurse signed a two-year deal with the Goldeneyes.
"Alex Carpenter is staying in Seattle, and Sarah Nurse is not leaving Vancouver. Both veteran forwards were protected from the PWHL expansion process when they re-signed with their respective teams on Tuesday.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 3, 2026, 1:03 AMTorrent's Carpenter, Goldeneyes' Nurse re-sign
Alex Carpenter is staying in Seattle, and Sarah Nurse is not leaving Vancouver. Both veteran forwards were protected from the PWHL expansion process when they re-signed with their respective teams on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:34 PMCarpenter re-signs with Seattle, Nurse with Vancouver, protecting both from PWHL expansion process
Alex Carpenter is staying in Seattle, and Sarah Nurse is not leaving Vancouver. Both veteran forwards were protected from the PWHL expansion process when they re-signed with their respective teams on Tuesday. Carpenter signed a three-year contract with the Torrent, and Nurse signed a two-year deal with the Goldeneyes.
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