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Boston Fleet Acquire Jessie Eldridge From Seattle for Theresa Schafzahl

The trade addresses Boston’s need for finishing before the playoffs, with Seattle opting for a veteran profile it prefers.

Overview

  • The PWHL confirmed the one-for-one swap Monday night, sending Eldridge to first-place Boston and Schafzahl to last-place Seattle ahead of the March 30 trade deadline.
  • Boston GM Danielle Marmer praised Eldridge as a proven scorer with high hockey IQ who can both create and finish.
  • Seattle GM Meghan Turner called Schafzahl a steady, reliable veteran whose game aligns with the Torrent’s identity.
  • Eldridge, 28, has 51 points in 73 PWHL games, including 13 points in 19 this season for Seattle; Schafzahl, 25, has 17 points in 69 career games, with six in 19 this season.
  • The Boston Globe reported Eldridge is expected to join the Fleet on Tuesday and play against Toronto, and a team source said recent injuries influenced the move.