PWHL 2026-27 thread | Expansion (Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose, Las Vegas)

[JMCx4]

You can't tell What-The-EFO is goin' on without a scorecard ...

 

[LadyStanley]

FWIW we are now in phase 3.

Expansion teams able to sign 3 additional FAs (putting roster at 8, nominally), and all teams can negotiate with players.

 

[Lunatik]

I can't bullshit, I've yet to follow much of the PWHL and since Calgary is unlikely to get a PWHL team for a while, it's been difficult for me to find a team to latch onto.

However with Jade Iginla entering the draft, the opportunity of following the daughter of my all-time favorite player is appealing to say the least.

Are there are sources out there that are good to follow that might have insight into what women the teams may be interested in drafting?

 

[JMCx4]

... Are there are sources out there that are good to follow that might have insight into what women the teams may be interested in drafting?

My preferred non-League web sources for keeping up with PWHL news & media opinions are (in biased order) ...
• Daily Face Off-PWHL
• The Ice Garden-The IX Hockey
• The Victory Press
• The Hockey News-Women's Hockey Roundtable

 

[LadyStanley]

Tampering accusations.

 

[Lunatik]

My preferred non-League web sources for keeping up with PWHL news & media opinions are (in biased order) ...
• Daily Face Off-PWHL
• The Ice Garden-The IX Hockey
• The Victory Press
• The Hockey News-Women's Hockey Roundtable

much appreciated

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

PWHL ANNOUNCES 2026 DRAFT ORDER OF SELECTION

Live broadcast available on Scripps Sports platforms (U.S.), TSN2 (Canada), and streaming on the league’s YouTube channel (worldwide)NEW YORK AND TORONTO (June 15, 2026) – Ahead of the 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft presented by U...

www.thepwhl.com

Draft order FINALLY announced

 

[FrHockeyFan]

Oh, they remembered they got Draft Day tomorrow...

 

[LadyStanley]

Oh, they remembered they got Draft Day tomorrow...

Wednesday

 

[uncleben]

Wednesday

"Selection order will remain the same in all six rounds"

I thought Gold Plan was only for 1st overall?

I'd be pissed if I was Seattle.

 

[JMCx4]

... I thought Gold Plan was only for 1st overall?

I'd be pissed if I was Seattle.

Good thing you're not, then. Save your stream for Year 4th.

 

[FrHockeyFan]

Wednesday

My Monday went so well I just want the week to be over.

 

[LadyStanley]

PWHL COMPLETES PHASE 4 OF 2026 EXPANSION PLAYER DISTRIBUTION PROCESS WITH EXPANSION TEAM SIGNINGS AND SELECTIONS | PWHL - Professional Women's Hockey League PWHL COMPLETES PHASE 4 OF 2026 EXPANSION PLAYER DISTRIBUTION PROCESS WITH EXPANSION TEAM SIGNINGS AND SELECTIONS

 

[LadyStanley]

Trade freeze ended.

 

[uncleben]

Trade freeze ended.

Shocked I tell ya!

 

[LadyStanley]

Draft starts 5pm ET/2pm PT.

Scripps Sports (Round 1) and PWHL YouTube in US.

 

[LadyStanley]

SJ pundit expanding to PWHL coverage. In person at draft.

First section includes summary of "state of the league".

Possible outdoor game. Lots of sponsor interest.

 

[JMCx4]

@Lunatik ... 18. Hamilton: F Jade Iginla, Brown. You're in!

 

[Lunatik]

@Lunatik ... 18. Hamilton: F Jade Iginla, Brown. You're in!

That's what, 2nd round?

 

[JMCx4]

That's what, 2nd round?

Yes

 

[LadyStanley]

(Finishing up round 6.)