Hilary Knight traded to Detroit in PWHL sign-and-trade agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Hilary Knight is set to join the Detroit team as part of a sign-and-trade deal with Las Vegas, announced by the PWHL as the trade freeze has concluded. Knight, a five-time U.S. Olympian, was acquired by Detroit after Las Vegas signed her to a one-year contract. In exchange, Las Vegas receives Detroit's first-round pick for the upcoming PWHL draft, giving them two top-five selections. This major trade comes ahead of the draft scheduled for Wednesday in Detroit, where several top U.S. prospects are available. Knight previously played for Seattle and aims to continue her professional career after recently winning an Olympic gold medal.
- •Knight was traded to Detroit following a sign-and-trade agreement with Las Vegas.
- •Las Vegas acquires Detroit's first-round pick, bolstering their draft capital.
- •The PWHL draft is set for Wednesday in Detroit.
- •Knight aims to continue her professional career after winning Olympic gold.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — 'Detroit got a good one': PWHL stars react to Hilary Knight trade
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Olympic star Hilary Knight officially traded to PWHL Detroit
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Hilary Knight is heading to Hockeytown in PWHL sign-and-trade deal between Detroit and Las Vegas
"Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown. With the PWHL’s trade freeze lifting on Tuesday, the league announced five-time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight's trade to Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade agreement reached with fellow expansion team Las Vegas last week. Las Vegas is cashing in by acquiring Detroit’s first-round pick, which will give the team two top-five selections in the PWHL draft being held Wednesday in Detroit.
"Hilary Knight is a legend of women's hockey, and PWHL stars say she's going to be a foundational part of Detroit's first team.
"The five-time Olympian was acquired by PWHL Detroit on Tuesday morning in a trade with Las Vegas for a first-round pick.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:33 PM'Detroit got a good one': PWHL stars react to Hilary Knight trade
Hilary Knight is a legend of women's hockey, and PWHL stars say she's going to be a foundational part of Detroit's first team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:30 PMOlympic star Hilary Knight officially traded to PWHL Detroit
The five-time Olympian was acquired by PWHL Detroit on Tuesday morning in a trade with Las Vegas for a first-round pick.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:34 PMHilary Knight is heading to Hockeytown in PWHL sign-and-trade deal between Detroit and Las Vegas
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown. With the PWHL’s trade freeze lifting on Tuesday, the league announced five-time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight's trade to Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade agreement reached with fellow expansion team Las Vegas last week. Las Vegas is cashing in by acquiring Detroit’s first-round pick, which will give the team two top-five selections in the PWHL draft being held Wednesday in Detroit.
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