League: NHL Sport: Hockey Country: United States Category: Transactions

Hilary Knight and Alina Muller unprotected by PWHL teams

ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:46 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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Summary

Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Alina Muller, and Brianne Jenner have been made available for signing by the PWHL's four expansion teams. This decision follows the league's release of its protected player list on June 4, 2026. The unprotected players include notable stars who could significantly impact their new teams. The PWHL has been actively expanding, aiming to enhance competitive balance and attract top talent ahead of the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•PWHL expansion teams can sign unprotected players.
•Hilary Knight, Alina Muller, and others are key names available.
•The protected player list was released on June 4, 2026.
•Unprotected players may influence their new teams' performance.

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1:32 AMESPN NHL — Knight, Muller among unprotected PWHL stars

What they're saying

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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, after the league released its protected player list on...
— ESPN NHL

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