Laila Edwards Shifting to Defense

San Jose shocks the PWHL draft by selecting Laila Edwards fourth overall — a gold medalist and NCAA champ who’s already a scoring force as a forward but wants to anchor the blue line. At 6’1”, she’s the tallest player in the league and could redefine what a defenseman-forward hybrid can do, with her elite shot and versatility making her a game-changer whether she’s skating up ice or defending the net. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5d75943b8a14ac6