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Knight Joins PWHL Detroit in Landmark Trade
9 Jun
Summary
- Hilary Knight will play for the PWHL's Detroit team.
- She first signed with Las Vegas, then traded for a draft pick.
- The trade is official after the PWHL trade freeze on June 16.

American hockey star Hilary Knight will join the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) expansion team based in Detroit. This significant development is part of a sign-and-trade agreement that will shape the league's roster.
Knight's journey to Detroit began with a foundational contract signed with the Las Vegas team. Subsequently, Las Vegas traded her to Detroit. In return for the star player, Detroit will provide its first-round pick in the upcoming draft.
This landmark transaction, however, is not yet official. It is scheduled to be finalized only after the PWHL's trade freeze concludes. The trade freeze is set to lift on June 16, at which point Knight's move to Detroit will be confirmed.