I've got some bad news for Boston Blades fans. The team probably is going to have a hard time defending the Clarkson Cup this upcoming season. The NWHL has made 21 signings, according to their Free Agency Tracker. 7 of them are from the 2015 championship team. Here they are:
| PLAYER | Pos. | NWHL Team |
|---|---|---|
| Smelker, Jordan | F | Boston Pride |
| Koizumi, Jessica (V) | F | Connecticut Whale |
| Weber, Janine | F | New York Riveters |
| Bolden, Blake | D | Boston Pride |
| Gagliardi, Alyssa | D | Boston Pride |
| Fratkin, Kaleigh | D | Connecticut Whale |
| Ott, Brittany (V) | G | Boston Pride |
Some of them will be staying in Boston, which is great.