Yahoo Sports reports: Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown. With the PWHL’s trade freeze lifting on Tuesday, the league announced five-time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight's trade to Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade agreement reached with fellow expansion team Las Vegas last week. Las Vegas is cashing in by acquiring Detroit’s first-round pick, which will give the team two top-five selections in the PWHL draft being held Wednesday in Detroit.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 2:34 PM
Hilary Knight is heading to Hockeytown in PWHL sign-and-trade deal between Detroit and Las Vegas
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown. With the PWHL’s trade freeze lifting on Tuesday, the league announced five-time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight's trade to Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade agreement reached with fellow expansion team Las Vegas last week. Las Vegas is cashing in by acquiring Detroit’s first-round pick, which will give the team two top-five selections in the PWHL draft being held Wednesday in Detroit.
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