PWHL expansion is gutting the Ottawa Charge. Ask our reporters how the team recovers

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It’s an emotional and a rather confusing time to be an Ottawa Charge fan, or a fan of the PWHL in general.

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With the league set to expand from eight teams to 12 ahead of next season, a complex, multi-phase expansion process is underway and has resulted in the Charge already having to part with some fan favourites like Brianne Jenner and Emily Clark.

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With the 2026 draft coming up on June 17, followed by what should be an active free agency period, the Charge will soon have opportunities to begin replenishing the talent it lost through expansion.

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So, what does this all mean for the future of the Ottawa Charge?

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To help make sense of the offseason and what comes next, join us Thursday, June 11, when Charge beat reporters Natasha Baldin and Don Brennan will answer your questions and break down the team’s outlook heading into next season.

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