PWHL expansion teams sign key players ahead of new season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Four teams in the PWHL's expansion have begun signing players. Detroit has secured offensive talents including Daryl Watts, Hannah Bilka, and Britta Curl-Salemme, but lacks a starting goalie. Hamilton signed Alina Muller, Brianne Jenner, and Kayle Osborne, building a strong roster while needing additional role players. Las Vegas has yet to announce their first signing but is believed to be finalizing contracts. Over 14 of the 20 players for the expansion have been signed in the initial phase.
- •Detroit adds Daryl Watts, Hannah Bilka, and Britta Curl-Salemme.
- •Hamilton secures Alina Muller and Brianne Jenner among others.
- •Las Vegas has not yet announced their initial signing.
- •14 of 20 players have been signed in the expansion phase.
- •Each team must continue to build their rosters heading into the season.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — The PWHL expansion process began last week. Here’s where all 12 teams stand so far
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — What Does Each PWHL Expansion Team Have, And What Do They Still Need
"The PWHL’s multi-phase expansion process officially started last week. And just a quarter of the way through, star players have changed teams and the power dynamics across the league have shifted. A four-day signing window for the league’s newest teams — in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose — to start filling out their inaugural rosters officially closed on Monday, with each team reaching five foundational players. The next step of the league’s six-phase process begins on Wednesday at 12
"Two days of signings are complete in the PWHL's expansion to Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose. Through two days, 14 of the 20 players who will move in Phase 2 have been signed. Here's who each expansion team has, and what they still need.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:16 AMThe PWHL expansion process began last week. Here’s where all 12 teams stand so far
The PWHL’s multi-phase expansion process officially started last week. And just a quarter of the way through, star players have changed teams and the power dynamics across the league have shifted. A four-day signing window for the league’s newest teams — in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose — to start filling out their inaugural rosters officially closed on Monday, with each team reaching five foundational players. The next step of the league’s six-phase process begins on Wednesday at 12
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:11 AMWhat Does Each PWHL Expansion Team Have, And What Do They Still Need
Two days of signings are complete in the PWHL's expansion to Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose. Through two days, 14 of the 20 players who will move in Phase 2 have been signed. Here's who each expansion team has, and what they still need.
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