Hilary Knight signs with PWHL's Detroit expansion team in trade move
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Hilary Knight will join the new Detroit expansion team in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) as part of a sign-and-trade agreement. The announcement comes as the PWHL prepares for its inaugural season, emphasizing the league's commitment to attracting top talent. Knight's experience and skill are expected to play a crucial role in the team's development. The specific details of the sign-and-trade arrangement remain undisclosed.
- •Hilary Knight to play for the Detroit expansion team in the PWHL.
- •Move is part of a sign-and-trade agreement.
- •PWHL aims to attract top talent for its inaugural season.
- •Details of the trade agreement have not been revealed.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — 5 things to know about Detroit PWHL star Hilary Knight
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic star Hilary Knight to be traded to PWHL Detroit: Reports
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Hilary Knight will play for the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade: Source
- 9:10 PMESPN — Report: Las Vegas trading Hilary Knight to Detroit...
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Women's hockey star Hilary Knight will anchor PWHL's Detroit expansion team as part of a sign-and-trade, AP source says
"American star forward Hilary Knight will play for the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade, a source briefed on the situation confirmed to The Athletic. The Associated Press was the first to report the landmark transaction. Knight will first sign a foundational contract with Las Vegas, as part of Phase 2 of the PWHL’s expansion roster-building process. Vegas will then trade Knight to Detroit in exchange for the team’s first-round pick in the draft next week, according to
"Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women hockey's most recognized stars, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
"The five-time Olympian is set to be traded to PWHL Detroit for a first-round draft choice, according to published reports.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:19 PM5 things to know about Detroit PWHL star Hilary Knight
Detroit's PWHL franchise added one of the greatest women's hockey players in history to the roster.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:03 AMOlympic star Hilary Knight to be traded to PWHL Detroit: Reports
The five-time Olympian is set to be traded to PWHL Detroit for a first-round draft choice, according to published reports.
- ESPNJun 8, 2026, 9:10 PMReport: Las Vegas trading Hilary Knight to Detroit...
Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women hockey's most recognized stars, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:16 PMHilary Knight will play for the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade: Source
American star forward Hilary Knight will play for the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade, a source briefed on the situation confirmed to The Athletic. The Associated Press was the first to report the landmark transaction. Knight will first sign a foundational contract with Las Vegas, as part of Phase 2 of the PWHL’s expansion roster-building process. Vegas will then trade Knight to Detroit in exchange for the team’s first-round pick in the draft next week, according to
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:46 PMWomen's hockey star Hilary Knight will anchor PWHL's Detroit expansion team as part of a sign-and-trade, AP source says
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