Overview

• Vancouver signed forwards Michela Cava and Tereza Vanisova to two-year contracts, complementing its expansion draft picks Jennifer Gardiner and Abby Boreen
• Seattle added MVP contender Hilary Knight and rookie Hannah Bilka to its inaugural roster through the expansion draft
• Toronto re-signed former MVP Natalie Spooner and forward Jesse Compher to two-year deals, supplementing its lineup with one-year signings of goaltender Elaine Chuli and forward Claire Dalton
• Boston retained forward Susanna Tapani on a one-year contract to maintain veteran scoring stability after losing Knight and Bilka in the expansion process
• Montreal Victoire signed Ottawa forward Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year deal to bolster its offensive depth