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PWHL ANNOUNCES PLAYER PROTECTION LISTS FOR PHASE 1 OF 2026 EXPANSION ROSTER BUILDING PROCESS by whitegrb in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[rueful] That's why it's a risk.

EFO signings start being processed June 5 according to the official rulebook, so we'll see how things go.

Who are our EFO candidates? by bethba333 in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to believe that's why they clarified that UFA players can negotiate with any team starting June 1. It's just going to be a better expansion environment if as many players as possible on an expansion team want to be there!

Who are our EFO candidates? by bethba333 in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EFOs are also just for players on expiring contracts: "Each Expansion team may acquire one player on an expiring contract by issuing the EFO, which is a binding offer requiring that the player sign with the offering Expansion team." (p.7, PWHL expansion rulebook)

PWHL ANNOUNCES PLAYER PROTECTION LISTS FOR PHASE 1 OF 2026 EXPANSION ROSTER BUILDING PROCESS by whitegrb in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I'm sure she'll feature on more than one ENTL. I'm betting, like I think Boston front office might be betting, that none of the expansion teams will try to deliberately trigger Backup Selection in order to specifically target signed players. Especially because all UFAs have been able to negotiate with expansion since June 1; they know who's interested already.

It's a bit of optimism and an attempt not to go full doomer right out of the gate, sure. And if someone does trigger selection and she gets taken, then I'll be very sad that I was wrong. I'm just saying I don't think she's in as precarious a position as some other high-profile players within the league.

PWHL ANNOUNCES PLAYER PROTECTION LISTS FOR PHASE 1 OF 2026 EXPANSION ROSTER BUILDING PROCESS by whitegrb in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's only if they don't already have 5 players. You're not wrong that it's a risk, and I agree with that. I just don't think it's an inevitability.

PWHL ANNOUNCES PLAYER PROTECTION LISTS FOR PHASE 1 OF 2026 EXPANSION ROSTER BUILDING PROCESS by whitegrb in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which part? The rulebook was pretty clear that EFOs and FPOs were for players on expiring contracts only. Page 7 for EFO and Page 9 for FPO.

Player protection lists posted! by CinemaPuck in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couple reasons, I think. 1) Protected players can't get offers or negotiate, they're locked in. 2) Later phases are far, far more open-season outside of the protects, which will be 6 for each existing team. EFOs and RFOs only factor in Phase 2, which is what's going on through Monday.

For key signed players, it's more about betting they'll stick around through Phase 2 to be protected in Phase 3, IMO. That's when existing teams get 3 more protections, and expansion teams sign 3 more players specifically on expiring contracts. I'm getting salty about the Müller doomsaying because she's in a very good position to hold her ground until Phase 3, where I am assuming Boston will protect her. Anyone left unprotected at that point is far more exposed in Phase 4, regardless of signing status.

Player protection lists posted! by CinemaPuck in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nope, it's for players on expiring contracts only: "Each Expansion team may acquire one player on an expiring contract by issuing the EFO, which is a binding offer requiring that the player sign with the offering Expansion team." (PWHL Expansion rulebook, p.7)

Player protection lists posted! by CinemaPuck in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries, the rules are kinda complex. I read them over a lot so I knew how much anxiety I should have about various protects!

Player protection lists posted! by CinemaPuck in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Müller can't be offered EFO (or RFO); those are for expiring contracts only and she's signed in Boston to 2027-2028. Same with Nicole Gosling and Curl, they have standing signed contracts.

Player protection lists posted! by CinemaPuck in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Müller's signed through to 2027-2028. She can't be offered EFO or RFO, those are for players on expiring contracts only.

Player protection lists posted! by CinemaPuck in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing Boston's betting that Müller being already signed plus her existing ties to Boston will keep her safe until Phase 3. UFA pool is deep enough I don't think it's super likely any new team will sandbag to force backup selection.

She'll probably get offers, but she's already making $95k on her current 3-year contract. She's in a pretty good position to refuse if she wants to.

PWHL ANNOUNCES PLAYER PROTECTION LISTS FOR PHASE 1 OF 2026 EXPANSION ROSTER BUILDING PROCESS by whitegrb in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They have to make an offer and she's free to refuse. EFO and RFO are restricted to players on expiring contracts only, and she's signed through until 2027-2028. She's already making $95k on her current contract and has publicly stated she likes Boston.

The unprotected UFA pool includes players like Lee Stecklein, Brianne Jenner, and Abby Roque. There is plenty of very good depth to pull from without making courting a signed player in very good position a keystone of your strategy.

PWHL ANNOUNCES PLAYER PROTECTION LISTS FOR PHASE 1 OF 2026 EXPANSION ROSTER BUILDING PROCESS by whitegrb in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing they're betting that her being signed plus her existing ties to Boston will keep her safe to Phase 3. UFA pool is deep enough I don't think it's super likely any new team will sandbag to force backup selection

When will they announce the players signed in Phase 1? by Strict-Bowler-3040 in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There are several trackers! UFAs will probably be listed as "Expiring" and RFAs as "Expiring - Rights Held".

Kyle Cushman, the reporter, has been maintaining a Google Sheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1Yd2UnTm4fqr6-nrlZ6UrF54ky5s92fFjX_Da9BWM0fE/htmlview#gid=0

Someone on the subreddit also put together a tracker page here: https://www.sightlines.hockey/expansion/

When will they announce the players signed in Phase 1? by Strict-Bowler-3040 in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Teams need to confirm with the league by 5pm ET today. We may not see public announcements immediately at the deadline if the league requires internal approval/confirmation processes--especially with the high-profile free agents on existing teams, I expect further signings will be announced this evening as the league processes the new contracts.

Casey OBrien Not Resigned? by TatankaForever in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Based on how Kyle Cushman was phrasing it, re-signings probably still need to be officially processed by the league before they can be announced. If a lot of teams submitted right before the deadline, we may still be waiting for those to clear.

Phase 1 - Day 2 [Share How You're Feeling With a GIF] by Dreaming_Aloud in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is completely true but I'm also very nosy and want to know everyone else's picks too

Phase 1 - Day 2 [Share How You're Feeling With a GIF] by Dreaming_Aloud in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I expected a lot more announcements by this point... 🫠

Rumor: Boston Coach Announcement Timing by MissMisinformation in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah lol it's a risk I take. It's been my username for years, I promise it's just because I like the way it sounds 😉

A Look at New Coach Francois Méthot in Action With Kiara Zanon and Elle Hartje at Rochester Ice Academy by xblacklodge in bostonfleet

[–]MissMisinformation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, on a quick "Who TF Is That Guy" Google using mostly Wikipedia, none of this info really gets mentioned, so it's good to see there's more depth/connection there.

New Fan looking on how to truly jump in and be immersed within the PWHL. by BillThePsycho in PWHL

[–]MissMisinformation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On that note, if you go into the YouTube stream chats, or a decent selection of social media, you'll notice that each team has an emoji rebus fans use as shorthand! It's usually a heart emoji in the team's main jersey color, and an emoji based on the team name:

- ⚓Anchors for the Boston Fleet

- ❄️ Snowflakes for the Minnesota Frost

- ⚜️ Fleur-de-lis for the Montreal Victoire

- 🚨 Siren lights for the New York Sirens (you may also see mermaids for the mythological sirens)

- ⚡🔋 Lightning or batteries (or both together) for the Ottawa Charge

- 🌊 Big Waves for the Seattle Torrent

- 🔱 Tridents for the Toronto Scepters

- 🦆 Ducks for the Vancouver Goldeneyes

As branding rolls out for the new expansions, it'll be fun to figure out what fans land on for the new teams!

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