Overview
- Eldridge, 28, moves to Boston for Theresa Schafzahl in a confirmed trade announced Monday night ahead of the March 30 PWHL deadline.
- The Fleet plan to dress Eldridge tonight against Toronto after her Tuesday morning arrival, according to team and coach.
- Eldridge has seven goals and 13 points in 19 games this season and 51 points in 73 PWHL games, ranking among the league’s top career scorers.
- Seattle adds Schafzahl, characterized by GM Meghan Turner as steady and reliable; she has 17 career points in 69 games and six this season.
- The first-place Fleet cited roster strain from injuries to Jill Saulnier (day-to-day concussion), Zoe Boyd (season-ending ACL) and Sophie Shirley (LTIR), and both traded players are on expiring contracts.