Report: Las Vegas trading Hilary Knight to Detroit...
Key takeaways
- The person said Knight will first sign a foundational contract with Las Vegas as part of Phase 2 of the league's expansion signing process.
- The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to reveal the trade.
- Olympian and one of the most decorated players in her sport.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women hockey's most recognized stars, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person said Knight will first sign a foundational contract with Las Vegas as part of Phase 2 of the league's expansion signing process. Las Vegas in turn has reached an agreement to trade Knight to Detroit in exchange for the team's first-round pick in the draft next week, the person added.
The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to reveal the trade. The deal won't become official until the PWHL's trade freeze lifts on June 16, a day before the draft.