Most valuable PWHL players under 23
Age at the start of the season. Value is what her projected play is worth beyond her contract, so a cheap deal and years of growth both count.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laila Edwards D, 22 |  PWHL San Jose | $38K est. | 3 | $225K |
| 2 | Grace Dwyer D, 22 |  Boston Fleet | $38K est. | 3 | $77K |
| 3 | Sydney Morrow D, 22 |  Seattle Torrent | $38K est. | 2 | $52K |
| 4 | Issy Wunder F, 22 |  PWHL Las Vegas | $38K est. | 2 | $37K |
| 5 | Leah Stecker D, 22 | Boston Fleet | $38K est. | 3 | $31K |
| 6 | Kirsten Simms F, 22 |  Toronto Sceptres | $38K est. | 3 | $29K |
| 7 | Tessa Janecke F, 22 | PWHL Las Vegas | $38K est. | 2 | $25K |
| 8 | Casey Borgiel D, 22 |  PWHL Detroit | $38K est. | 1 | $1K |
| 9 | Jade Iginla F, 22 |  PWHL Hamilton | $38K est. | 1 | −$4K |
| 10 | Katie Desa G, 22 |  Vancouver Goldeneyes | $38K est. | 1 | −$13K |
| 11 | Daria Gredzen G, 22 |  Minnesota Frost | $38K est. | 1 | −$16K |
| 12 | Sloane Matthews F, 22 | PWHL San Jose | $38K est. | 3 | −$18K |
| 13 | Mckenna Van Gelder F, 22 | PWHL San Jose | $38K est. | 2 | −$26K |