Mock Montreal Expansion Draft: the protected lists

Obviously, we are a ways away from an expansion draft being possible in women’s hockey. But it’s fun to pretend and the offseason can be a bit of drag, so we decided to hold our own expansion draft for Montréal joining the PHF.

A different writer acted as the general manger for the existing teams. Using last season’s rosters, they were able to protect two defenders, four forwards, and one goaltender. From there, everyone was allowed to be Montréal and pick six forwards, four defenders, and two goaltenders to start their team. The two caviets were they must pick at least one player from each existing team, and they cannot pick more than three players from a single team either.

Here we’ve listed each team’s protected lists and who remains on the board for each team as well. Stay tuned for our draft results, and let us know your mock Montréal team in the comments!

Boston Pride
Eleni

PROTECTED

Defender: Amanda Boulier, Kaleigh Fratkin
Forward: McKenna Brand, Jillian Dempsey, Taylor Wenczkowski, Christina Putigna
Goaltender: Katie Burt

ON THE BOARD

Defender: Kali Flanagan, Mallory Souliotis, Jenna Rheault, Lauren Kelly, Paige Capistran, Abby Cook
Forward: Sammy Davis, Meg Rickard, Evelina Raselli, Meghara McManus, Mary Parker, Kayla Friesen, Tori Sullivan, Katelynn Russ, Delany Belinskas
Goaltender: Victoria Hanson, Lovisa Selander

Buffalo Beauts
Angelica

PROTECTED

Defender: Dominique Kremer, Emilie Harley
Forward: Autumn MacDougall, Kennedy Ganser, Cassidy MacPherson, Claudia Kepler
Goaltender: Carly Jackson

ON THE BOARD

Defender: Emma Keenan, Marie-Jo Pelletier, Allison Attea, Elena Orlando, Samantha Fieseler
Forward: Taylor Accursi, Anjelica Diffendal, Dana Trivigno, Cassidy Vinkle, Jenna Suokko, Taylor Wasylk, Missy Segall, Erin Gehen, Grace Klienbach, Amy Budde
Goaltender: Lovisa Berndtsson, Caty Flagg

Connecticut Whale
Dan

PROTECTED

Defender: Allie Munroe, Shannon Turner
Forward: Kennedy Marchment, Taylor Girard, Amanda Conway, Emma Vlasic
Goaltender: Abbie Ives

ON THE BOARD

Defender: Tori Howran, Rebecca Morse, Hannah Bates, Hanna Beattie, Kati Tabin, Taylor Marchin
Forward: Alyssa Wohlfeiler, Janine Weber, Emily Fluke, Melissa Samoskevich, Cailey Hutchison, Catherine Crawley, Kaycie Anderson, Janka Hlinka, Emma Polaski
Goaltender: Mariah Fujimagari, Jessica Strack

Metropolitan Riveters
Mike

PROTECTED

Defender: Kristen Barbara, Kiira Dosdall-Arena
Forward: Madison Packer, Rebecca Russo, Kendall Cornine, Theresa Knutson
Goaltender: Brooke Wolejko

ON THE BOARD

Defender: Rachael Ade, Colleen Murphy, Rose Alleva, Allie Olnowich, Lenka Čurmová, Leila Kilduff
Forward: Kelly Babstock, Emily Janiga, Nora MacLaine, Mallory Rushton, Haley Frade, Brooke Avery, Romana Košecká
Goaltender: Sonjia Shelly

Minnesota Whitecaps
Leighann

PROTECTED

Defender: Taylor Turnquist, Emma Stauber
Forward: Allie Thunstrom, Jonna Curtis, Audra Morrison, Lexie Laing
Goaltender: Amanda Leveille

ON THE BOARD

Defender: Sydney Baldwin, Patti Marshall, Mak Langei, Maddie Rowe, Sara Bustad, Chelsey Brodt-Rosenthal, Lisa Martinson, Winny Brodt-Brown
Forward: Ashleigh Brykaliuk, Haley Mack. Alex Woken, Meaghan Pezon, Brooke White-Lancette, Nicole Schammel, Haylea Schmid, Stephanie Anderson, Meghan Lorence
Goaltender: Breanna Blesi, Jenna Brenneman, Julie Friend

Toronto Six
Holly

PROTECTED

Defender: Taylor Woods, Lindsay Eastwood
Forward: Brooke Boquist, Shiann Darkangelo, Emma Woods, Breanne Wilson-Bennett
Goaltender: Elaine Chuli

ON THE BOARD

Defender: Stephanie Sucharda, Saroya Tinker, Taylor Davison, Cristine Chao, Sarah Steele
Forward: Michela Cava, Natalie Marcuzzi, Maegan Beres, Taylor Day, Amy Curlew, Leah Marino, Tori Charron, Annie MacDonald, Randi Marcon
Goaltender: Samantha Ridgewell, Tera Hofmann