What happened: PWHL Detroit has signed U.S. national team standouts Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka to multi-year contracts ahead of the 2026-27 season. Barnes secured a three-year deal, while Bilka signed for two years.
NHL·TRANSACTION·June 5, 2026 07:10 PM ET
PWHL Detroit Signs Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka
Expansion team secures two U.S. Olympic stars.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 51 min read
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