Tonight's matchup between the Sirens and the Victoire might be an early season look at two MVP candidates - Sarah Fillier and Marie-Philip Poulin. Montreal is coming off a 2-0 loss in Boston, while New York got a win in Ottawa 4-0 in their first game.

SCRAMBLE DRAW: mini-episode of PUCK DROP where we take a hot topic and choose a side! This edition: those expansion teams are going to dominate the PWHL!

I asked Marie-Philip Poulin what is the same and what's different during the Team Canada training block, and the answer applies to her entire career in 2025-26:

"What should we expect from the Toronto Sceptres' D core this season?"

Sceptres breaking out the gold practice jerseys today 👌🏻👀

youtu.be/tZ-wwFlQ0CU Toronto Sceptres' forward Natalie Spooner spoke on day one of training camp about how much better she feels after recovering from a torn ACL last season.

thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... The Toronto Sceptres have added size and a new goaltender. Can they achieve their goal of winning the Walter Cup this season?

Some new faces for the Toronto Sceptres! Practice today was high tempo and finished with a 20-minute scrimmage. Emma Gentry, Hanna Baskin, Claire DeGeorge, Kiara Zanon.

👀 The new colors on Sceptres' pants and gloves:

youtu.be/DRce9OoVYfc Seattle Torrent first-round Jenna Buglioni joins us on the Puck Drop Podcast to discuss starting the season!

PWHL Expansion Team Names and Logos! Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent. Thoughts?

As Canada works on finalizing its Olympic roster, coach Troy Ryan said, "we'll be taking 25 right now to the Rivalry Series, but with the intention of dressing 23 per game." The practices in Montreal have seen small groups break off to work on skills but are not an sign yet of who's on the bubble.

Is it too early for some hot takes? I'll be sharing my picks for PWHL team surprises, players to watch, and award winners. Rookie of the year? Comeback player? Watch for articles in thehockeynews.com/womens, and www.youtube.com/@gamedayhockey! #pwhl

Which side won the first "battle of the expansion teams?" Are you a fan of the Vancouver blue/copper or the Seattle teals? Note that both have 'cream' colored away jerseys - making three of the eight PWHL teams who rock that instead of white. #pwhl

Which expansion team won the jersey battle? I think Seattle is the clear winner. Clean and more in line with the tone of their main color. I am warming up to the copper orange on the Vancouver sweater, but I just think it wasn't necessary. There's a lot of orange and gold added to PWHL core colors.

After Canada's training in Toronto, Troy Ryan mentioned players are still on the team's radar as the PWHL season starts. He spoke about players like Jamie Lee Rattray, Ashton Bell, and Jaime Bourbonnais as examples of those who are still on the radar of Canada's management.

"People will always remember how you made them feel," are words that stuck with Marie-Philip Poulin as she took on a leadership role with Canada. She still lives by that philosophy making sure new players feel welcome, even reporters like me get a handshake and a 'thank you.' #special

Get ready to watch a bonafide superstar in the making... Chloe Primerano is with Team Canada training for the Olympics, and of the ten defenders skating, she is in the top five already. And she's only 18.

Team Canada's goalie quartet working out at training camp in Toronto! Kayle Osborne, Eve Gascon, Emerance Maschmeyer, and Ann-Renee Desbiens.

youtu.be/wze76dh5Kts Big things are expected from superstar Sarah Fillier going into the 2026 Olympics with Team Canada. She chatted with me about preparation, training, playing center or wing, winning individual awards, and more!

I know the PWHL schedule is all people are talking about right now, but don't forget, players are preparing for the OLYMPIC GAMES! More shots of Team Canada practicing in Toronto.

Ann-Renee Desbiens says defending Canada's gold medal at the 2026 Olympics isn't the focus. "Once you win gold, it's addictive. You want another one," she says.

Team Canada hard at work: Blayre Turnbull, Daryl Watts, Hannah Miller, Julia Gosling, Jenn Gardiner.

Some faceoff work for Team Canada: Sarah Nurse, Kristin O'Neill, Caitlin Kraemer, Sarah Fillier, Marie-Philip Poulin, Emma Maltais, and Blayre Turnbull. #2026Olympics are only four months away!

Team Canada hit the ice today for the start of their Toronto training block! Skills work, faceoffs, shot tipping, fast and furious! #HockeyCanada #NWT

From training camps abroad to cottage workouts, the PWHLSummer Tales series www.thepwhl.com/en/news/summ... gives fans a peek at how players spent their offseason. Who had your favorite summer story? #TBT #PWHL

Abby Boreen of the Montreal Victoire (now PWHL Vancouver) and 'That Goal' - She Remembers How It Happened! From the Puck Drop Podcast

A viewer question for PWHL Seattle’s first-round draft pick Jenna Buglioni in the Puck Drop podcast was, “Now that you’re in the PWHL, who’s one defender or goalie you’re most curious to test yourself against?” Can you guess who she chose? Hint: she chose two PWHL Award winners.

Uh oh. PWHL Seattle is going to need you to buy a few dinners if you want to get your number. #PWHL #PWHLSeattle

youtube.com/post/UgkxJpk... After two seasons at the bottom of the standings, GM Pascal Daoust has made huge changes to their roster, trading away veteran leadership and proven production in favor of a huge gamble on youth and potential.

youtu.be/CnAnBAJlrzA New Toronto Sceptre Claire Dalton Talks Offseason and Joining Her Hometown Team! Dalton spent her first two seasons in the PWHL with Montreal, but joined the Toronto Sceptres this summer as a free agent (along with fellow Victoire teammates Elaine Chuli and Clair DeGeorge).

Minnesota --> Montreal --> Vancouver | It's been quite a journey through the pro hockey world for Abby Boreen. She joins us to discuss her playing career (so far), the new chapter with PWHL Vancouver, offseason training, teammates, behind the scenes and more!

So many firsts! Jenna Buglioni, first PWHL Seattle draft pick ever and first Seattle guest on the podcast! What questions would YOU like to ask her? Drop a comment and we'll get to as many as we can! @pwhl_seattle youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Flashback to 1st-year Natalie Spooner. Dont’t forget she is a fierce, driven competitor and has had a summer of training rather than rehab. With the Olympics as a goal, an elevated role on the Sceptres and a power game perfect for the PWHL, count her out at your peril. Expect a big comeback season.

Kali Flanagan has taken her game to new heights with the Toronto Sceptres. She credits the coaches with helping her growth. "Something that's unique about Troy (Ryan) and our coaching staff is they really push you in a way that makes you feel safe. They make it an environment to push yourself.

Toronto Sceptres' free agent forward Claire Dalton joins the Puck Drop Podcast next week to discuss her move (back) to her hometown, scoring the first-ever goal for the Victoire, her expectations for this season, and more! Join us! youtube.com/playlist?lis...

youtu.be/JL_cVjVhKJA After making two major trades on draft night, adding size and a new defense-first approach, will the Toronto Sceptres' roster gambles pay off in 25-26?

A very special guest for Puck Drop Podcast listeners in September: PWHL Seattle's Hannah Bilka! Be sure to subscribe and get notified when this episode drops!

Monday's MVP's are the camp invitees who are trying to win a spot on a PWHL roster. Some notable names include Brooke Bryant, Olivia Knowles, and Alexa Vasko who played last season for their tryout teams. Vita Poniatovskaia and Olivia Muhn each have a very good shot at cracking a roster as well!

youtu.be/FjPFuvn6qbs Here is our chat with Boston Fleet forward Shay Maloney - who was protected by the team during the expansion draft, and now sees many of her first-year teammates moving on. She discusses the many changes the team has gone through as she enters her second season.

Who's your early pick for PWHL Rookie of the Year? It could be a closer race this season with some dynamic defenders and high-scoring forwards. Will one of New York's picks win for the second year in a row? Kaltounkova, Winn, Guilday, O'Brien... or a surprise winner?

Ottawa lost four key players to expansion but kept four that are more important: - Lost: Maschmeyer, Bell, Tejralová, Serdachny - Kept: Gwyneth Philips (playoff MVP), Emily Clark, Gabbie Hughes, Ronja Savolainen Philips/Clark signed extensions, Savolainen has most upside of D #ottawacharge

TBT to a 2024 game when PWHL New York started Chloe Aurard, Joanna Fallman, Ella Shelton, Alex Carpenter and Abby Roque. Did you think there would be this much turnover in the rosters after just two years? and interestingly, none of them are even on the same team as the others! #PWHL #NewYorkSirens

Hot Take: The expansion teams will struggle. - Chemistry takes time - throwing veterans together doesn't guarantee success - Original six teams know each other's systems after two seasons On paper, an all-star team looks unstoppable, but teams need strength up and down the lineup to work cohesively.

Vancouver's Strategic Foundation Claire Thompson & Sophie Jaques - Stole Minnesota's defense duo Emerance Maschmeyer - Elite goaltender left Ottawa Sarah Nurse - Toronto's unprotected all-star Jenn Gardiner - Local product, championship pedigree Michelle Karvinen - Finnish superstar

This week's MVP's are the core Fleet players who all extended their contracts with the team. Huge move for the team that suffered gigantic losses in expansion. Look for a motivated squad this season, with a new coach and Haley Winn joining Keller on the top D pairing. #pwhl