Watts signs PWHL's first four-year contract with Detroit; Jenner joins Hamilton
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Daryl Watts has signed the first four-year contract in the Premier Hockey Federation's expansion history with the Detroit franchise. General manager Manon Rhéaume made the announcement on the first day of the league’s expansion signing period, which allows new teams to sign five players. Watts, who played for Toronto last season, was a standout with 10 goals and 19 points and recently earned a silver medal at the Milan Cortina Games. Brianne Jenner, the captain of the Ottawa Charge, is leaving to join Hamilton on a three-year contract, which was expected as she moves closer to her hometown. Both players are part of a significant wave of new roster moves as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Watts receives an annual salary of at least $100,000
- •Jenner's departure from Ottawa was anticipated
- •Hamilton also signed Kayle Osborne on a three-year deal
- •Expansion teams can sign five players each during this period
- •Detroit signed four players in total on the first day
- 2:14 AMESPN NHL — Watts lands in Detroit with PWHL's 1st 4-year deal...
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Watts lands in Detroit with PWHL's 1st 4-year contract; Jenner leaves Ottawa to sign with Hamilton
"Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players Friday — including forward Daryl Watts landing the league’s first four-year contract. Meantime, Charge captain Brianne Jenner is leaving Ottawa after three seasons by signing a three-year standard agreement with the new team in Hamilton, Ontario. The 35-year-old Jenner's departure was anticipated as the four-time Canadian Olympian moves closer to her hometown of Oakville.
"Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players Friday -- including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 6, 2026, 2:14 AMWatts lands in Detroit with PWHL's 1st 4-year deal...
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players Friday -- including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:04 AMWatts lands in Detroit with PWHL's 1st 4-year contract; Jenner leaves Ottawa to sign with Hamilton
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players Friday — including forward Daryl Watts landing the league’s first four-year contract. Meantime, Charge captain Brianne Jenner is leaving Ottawa after three seasons by signing a three-year standard agreement with the new team in Hamilton, Ontario. The 35-year-old Jenner's departure was anticipated as the four-time Canadian Olympian moves closer to her hometown of Oakville.
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