The Vancouver Goldeneyes are five players stronger after the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft on Wednesday. The biggest story coming into the draft for the team was the first overall pick, a pick they earned from winning the Gold Plan. Caroline Harvey was the likely choice to go first overall, but there was still some discussion about Abbey Murphy or Laila Edwards moving up into that first spot.
The Goldeneyes went with Caroline Harvey first overall, ticking off another milestone in her career so far. She’s joined by Thea Johansson, Jules Constantinople, Katie DeSa, and Ashley Messier as the newest players heading to Vancouver. But why? Let’s break it down.
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