Daryl Watts Signs Four-Year Contract With PWHL Detroit
Daryl Watts signed a four-year, $100,000-per-season contract with PWHL Detroit, becoming the first player in the franchise’s history. The 27-year-old Canadian national team forward, ranked second all-time in PWHL goal scoring, will join Detroit alongside other national team stars like Hannah Bilka and Cayla Barnes.
PWHL Detroit made history by signing forward Daryl Watts to a four-year Expansion Franchise Offer, worth at least $100,000 annually with a $20,000 signing bonus. The contract ties Watts to the team through the 2029-2030 season, marking the first such deal in Detroit’s franchise history. Watts, a 27-year-old member of Canada’s national team, ranks second all-time in PWHL goal scoring and third in points. She previously won the Patty Kazmaier Award and played for PWHL Ottawa during the league’s inaugural season before joining Toronto Sceptres for the past two campaigns. Last season, she led Toronto in scoring with 19 points and topped Canada’s Olympic roster in Milan for the 2026 Games. Detroit’s move follows the hiring of general manager Manon Rheaume and head coach Josh Sciba, who came from New York. The team is expected to add more national team talent, including Seattle Torrent players Hannah Bilka and Cayla Barnes. Watts’ signing underscores Detroit’s ambition to compete as a top PWHL franchise. The expansion team aims to build a strong roster early, leveraging high-profile players to establish itself in the league’s competitive landscape.
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