Overview
- The Fleet signed defender Haley Winn to a one-year extension that kicks in fall 2027 and keeps her under contract through the 2028–29 season.
- Boston re-signed forward Abby Newhook to a two-year deal that runs through the 2027–28 season after issuing a qualifying offer under PWHL expansion rules.
- Winn was the 2026 PWHL Rookie of the Year, averaged a league-high 26:45 of ice time among rookies and won Olympic gold with Team USA, while Newhook posted 14 points, earned All-Rookie Team honors, and led rookies with a +17 rating.
- Newhook’s qualifying offer required at least a 3% raise over her $40,000 rookie base salary and Newhook was one of Boston’s protected players during the Phase 3 expansion process.
- With these signings the Fleet have 17 players under contract for 2026–27 as the front office balances roster protections, two remaining signings before training camp, and organizational changes including coach François Méthot and the move to Agganis Arena.