PWHL Detroit GM addresses reported Hilary Knight trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
PWHL Detroit GM Manon Rhéaume responded to questions about a potential sign-and-trade deal for Hilary Knight. Reports indicate that Detroit plans to trade its first-round pick in the 2026 PWHL entry draft for the Olympic star signed with the Las Vegas expansion franchise. Rhéaume emphasized her respect for Knight but noted that she remains under contract with another team. Hilary Knight, who recently captained the U.S. women's national team to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, previously played for teams including the Seattle Torrent and Boston.
- •Rhéaume comments on Knight trade rumors
- •Detroit reportedly offering first-round pick for Knight
- •Knight captained U.S. to Olympic gold in 2026
- •Knight remains under contract with Las Vegas
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL Detroit GM Manon Rhéaume mum on reported Hilary Knight trade
"The Associated Press reported Monday that Detroit had lined up a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Hilary Knight from the Las Vegas expansion franchise.
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