He could step into the lefty attack spot if needed as well. Buffalo: Owen Power, D, Michigan 2. Cannons Expansion Comment below who you think will be the #1 pick to win a free replica of that. With the last pick in the draft, I have Coach Towers taking Shayne Jackson. At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. By Eric Duhatschek and Ryan S. Clark Apr 27, 2021 306 Ever since Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis assembled the bones of his hockey operations staff over the past year or so, they have. He had a great 2019 season with the champion Bayhawks and will bring experience and two-way ability to the Archers. There is plenty of dust to settle before the PLL can start its first season as the sole face of pro field lacrosse. I cant really see Nick suiting up for anyone else. Hosts: Chris Cotter, Ryan Boyle, and Paul Carcaterra, Pick 2: Acquired by Atlas LC from Cannons LC on February 28, 2021 in a trade for Paul Rabil, Pick 6: Acquired by Chaos LC from Waterdogs LC on April 30, 2021 in a trade for Dillon Ward, Pick 11: Acquired by Atlas LC from Redwoods LC on February 11, 2021 in a trade for Rob Pannell, Pick 18: Acquired by Archers LC from Cannons LC on February 3, 2022 in a trade for Stephen Kelly, Pick 20: Acquired by Whipsnakes LC from Cannons LC on February 9, 2022 in a trade for Ryan Tierney, Pick 23: Acquired by Cannons LC from Whipsnakes LC on February 9, 2022 along with Ryan Tierney, Pick 24: Acquired by Atlas LC from Chaos LC on April 30, 2021 in exchange for Chris Cloutier, Pick 26: Acquired by Whipsnakes LC from Cannons LC on February 9, 2022 in a trade for Ryan Tierney, Pick 29: Acquired by Archers LC from Cannons LC on February 3, 2022 in a trade for Stephen Kelly (after being acquired by Cannons LC from Atlas LC on March 29, 2021 in a trade for Brent Adams), Tickets Careers Contact Us Media Credentials. Sankey hasnt had a great PLL career through two season, failing to settle in with Redwoods before converting to midfield with Archers. Atlas LC: LSM Kyle Pless, Denver Outlaws. That likely wont hurt the Whipsnakes too bad, especially with the pair of former Terrapin midfielders waiting in the entry draft. Maybe one day, an expansion draft concept will become as commonplace as Fantasy Football Leagues, Mock Drafts, and Big Boards. He showed last year he still has something to add on the field, and with the young core of defenders, hed be a great leader, much like he was last year. I do wonder about his commitment level due to coaching at Cornell, but if he and Paul Rabil can find chemistry as they did at the end of 2019, this could very well be the best pick of this draft. Reece Eddy has the ability to come in and make the same immediate impact, as he did with the Chrome. 2. With the NHL Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken less than a month away (Wednesday, July 21) and the 2020-21 season winding down, NoVa Caps takes a fourth cut at analyzing the expansion draft. Cole is a big-bodied lefty who can play on attack or midfield and could be yet another weapon on an already loaded offense. . Even after the Expansion Draft, nothing should change at the top spot, so Ill just say repeat what I said last time. The Kraken must draft a minimum of 14 forwards, nine. The first (and only) Whips player taken, Tuttle could have a breakout year for the Cannons. ARMCHAIR-GM. So I expect them to heavily target Nick Marracco in the Entry Draft. He was part of the 2015 New York Lizards MLL championship run, as well as the most prolific offense in MLL history in the 2019 Atlanta Blaze, so I expect his name to be called on Thursday. At short-stick defensive midfield, there are several great options with Carlson Milikin, Charlie Hayes, Mark Ellis and Pat Aslanian standing out as guys who will likely get a look during the waiver wire period. I feel wrong putting Drew Simoneau here. Oregon's resident Moon Bear, Ryder is a member of the Portland Voodoo and the Rip City Riot. REGISTER. Its possible that they target a long pole with this pick or the previous one, but with the other talent available it feels like a bit of a waste. If he is not ready for 2021, Curtis Corley will be the pick here. TRADE MACHINE. FORUMS. The Redwoods shouldnt draft a faceoff man in the Entry Draft. Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is an American professional field lacrosse league, composed of 8 teams. IDAs addition to the Whips is not only helps fill the void left by Ty Warner, but adds yet another former Terp to the Maryland-heavy roster. Expect Coach Quirk to add them or a few other members from his Boston Cannons team like Justin Pugal and James Fahey to his defense during the waiver wire period. Hes one of the top offensive long poles in the league, with good vision and excellent shooting range. Like Pifani, Chick is a young defender who will continue to grow. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. One of the top face-off options in this draft, he was a lock on nearly every mock draft and will play a big role in 2021. One of the best players in 2019, Fields was benched in 2020. Design a site like this with WordPress.com, Reacting to PLL Protected and UnprotectedRosters. The protection of Kelly also means they had to leave key defensive contributors Mike Simon and Curtis Corley unprotected, a potential hit to their elite defensive core. Byrnes is one of the best defenders in the world, and fills in excellently as a a third defensemen for Archers. He will play even harder after not being protected by Nat St. Laurent. Another surprising unprotected selection, Troy Reh should be a lock for an expansion selection. Bell may not have put up the best outdoor stats in 2020, but the seasoned veteran has well proven himself in both indoor and outdoor lacrosse to be a hard-working and physical defender. Pulver, like Corley, is a younger defender whos shown promise in his brief professional career. Yet, after undergoing several changes (some occurring since our mock draft podcast episode), our mock drafts are ready to be read by the public. A full list of this year's free agents can be found on the PLL's website. Randall has also covered the likes of Lyle Thompson and Matt Rambo during his pro and college career and would make an immediate impact on the Atlas. Pulver, like teammate Eddy, also turned heads last summer. Buczek on his day is the biggest threat from two-point range in the league. Atlas are pretty well stocked across the board, but could use another option at LSM alongside Chick. 2021 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft 1 of 3 Derek Leung/Getty Images 1. The Cornell head coach was elite in 2019 but fell off hard in the Championship Series (decent 7 points but a rough 11% shooting percentage). Expansion rules dictate the Kraken must choose at least 20 players who are under contract for next season. 2021 . Despite this, hes still a solid contributor who can star at either midfield or attack. 23. I hope Gleason proves me wrong here because he did play well at Notre Dame and has the potential to play a similar role as a smaller lefty, crafty guy like Matt Kavanaugh. PLL & MLL Mock Merger Draft With all of their earlier moves, few players are available for selection by the Cannons, and I only see one as a potential contributor, and thats Connor Buczek. Stover has yet to truly be tested at the pro level having been drafted to back up Kyle Bernlohr. Last mock draft also saw the Waterdogs land Sconone, but this time they grab him 16 spots later. Warren Jeffrey is another pole getting a lot of love leading up to the draft and since the Waterdogs went with an offensive guy in the first round, I have them taking Moose in round two. Brent Adams is another former Cannon who will be making a return to his old team. Class is one of the most exciting pieces of this draft as he very well could be the leading candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. The draft will take place on ESPNU as a part of the PLL's new sponsorship deal with ESPN. Someone flying way under the radar is Pat Aslanian, and thatll be to the benefit of Chrome, who desperately need help in that spot, especially after losing Sam Duggan. Coach Nat St. Laurent decided to protect captain Kyle Harrison and leave two-way force Brent Adams unprotected. This pick goes to show the depth of the draft when the reigning NLL MVP goes with the final pick of the night. Chime in on Twitter and Instagram! The 2021 PLL season will begin June 4 with the championship game currently scheduled to take place September 19. Brodie Merrill is an important piece, but given his advanced age, who knows how much longer he can contribute, so his place on the unprotected list makes sense. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Last week, Premier League Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse merged, turning the Boston Cannons into Cannons Lacrosse Club as the eighth PLL outfit and casting tons of questions around the professional field lacrosse world. I dont know if I expect him to go unprotected given his stature, importance in the locker room, and production in 2019, but there are arguably more valuable contributors to protect. Required fields are marked *. Copyright at Laxallstars.com Grow the Game. Atlas LC: A Mark Cockerton, Boston Cannons. Five points as a rookie in a shortened season where he played very good defense as well bodes for a very bright future on the Cannons roster. Cannons LC: A Lyle Thompson, Chesapeake Bayhawks. How the PLL looked in 2020 is very different from how it will look in 2021 and beyond. Both Peyton Smith and Greg Puskuldjan are unprotected following a mediocre Championship season, while offensive contributors Joe Walters and Clarke Petterson are also unprotected. He writes about lacrosse when he's not coaching it, and when he can be dragged away from his PlayStation. Waterdogs lost Brodie Merrill and I did not mock them drafting a replacement. TOTAL COUNT: 777 MOCK DRAFTS Follow Us Support Us Be The GM After splitting time with Jake Withers for the Waterdogs last season, it isnt surprising to see Simoneau taken at the stripe for the Cannons. If you havent seen the full protected and unprotected lists, you can find that here, now lets get into my immediate reaction. The Expansion Draft, coming on March 11th, will consist of 18 rounds. Not to mention, he gets to learn under Brodie Merrill. However, if you dont like to read, you could always listen to our latest podcast episode as well. Reh is a solid and proven LSM who can do a little bit of everything. With the NHL Expansion Draft just a few days away, we are going to take a look at what a . Crance is the lone defender left unprotected by the Woods, but he is more than capable of being a PLL starter. The Kevyn Adams regime began . Jack Kellys status is also worth pointing out. An expansion draft has already been declared for 2021, and a plan is coming for how now-former MLL players can enter the PLL. The 2018 Big Ten defensive player of the year was one of the best defenders in the MLL over the past two seasons with the Outlaws. Sankey is a firecracker of a midfielder with proven experience. This is all opinion! Im higher on Simon than the stats say I should, but anybody that big and athletic can certainly make an impact under the right circumstances (he was a three-time all star in the MLL). PLL Expansion Draft 2021 Protections Projections Last week, Premier League Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse merged, turning the Boston Cannons into Cannons Lacrosse Club as the eighth PLL outfit and casting tons of questions around the professional field lacrosse world. Duggan joined Chrome after four years at Cornell and established himself as a capable professional during the Championship series. If they have to, they will, but Im presently uncertain of his status with the military and how that affects his availability, both to play and in terms of expansion protection. I think that it's inevitable that the PLL will reach nine teams by the 2022 season. Wednesday night's draft allowed Sean Quirk coach of the expansion Cannons LC to select 18 players to begin constructing his squad. Sound Of Hockey Mock Expansion Draft #1 by John Barr | Feb 25, 2021 | 12 comments For the last three months, the Sound Of Hockey team has been poring over NHL rosters, sizing up prospects, sharing our best estimates on the Expansion Draft protected lists, and identifying potential Seattle Kraken players to monitor. The North Carolina defensive coordinator would add tougness, versatility (he played all three defensive positions last year), and leadership to the Cannons defensive midfield. The 2020 MLL Offensive Player of The Year is one of the best goal scorers in the world, and will fill Matt Gaudets role in Chromes offense. MOCK-DRAFT. For the second year in a row, Brodie Merrill has been selected in the Premier Lacrosse League Expansion Draft. This is by far the biggest risk of the bunch, but potentially the biggest reward as well. 2021 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Early-round selections It is important to use the early rounds to build a solid foundation for your fantasy football. The round concludes with Coach Towers getting a guy at the stripe in Max Adler. Hes a talented young offensive player, and even though he wasnt elite in the MLL bubble, hes one of the top prospects on their roster. All this week, we will release our five-part series predicting how it will all shake out, from expansion protections to a mock merger draft and more. Some picks seem inevitable, but the majority of the selections are still up for a wide variety of debate. I understand why he did this, Harrison is a legend of the game and a huge influence as a leader for this team, but I just cant agree. All Rights Reserved. Thats by no fault of his own, as hes a superstar who can light it up in the PLL, its just hard to see him fitting in elsewhere. This was the first roster I saw, and it was one of the most surprising. Shawn Williams and the team's staff will be able to shape the future of their franchise with the 14 picks tonight, and there could be some additional deals to come from this draft. Fwiw, I wouldnt go after Marrocco, trading for Dillon Ward or drafting Sean Sconone would be a much better move imo, but Quirk knows and trusts Marrocco, and will almost certainly keep his guy in navy blue this summer. Kraus was drafted third overall by Waterdogs in 2020, but never played a game in purple, choosing to sign with the Connecticut Hammerheads in Major League Lacrosse. Mannis is one of the best at that position coming over and adds great value in transition and on the faceoff wing. I also would love to see Matt Abbott reunited with his former Bayhawks teammate and Atlas coach Ben Rubeor. Chrome LC: D Ben Randall, New York Lizards. PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE, PLL, the PLL logo, PLL ACADEMY, WE THE PLAYERS, PLAYERS TOUR, and all team names and logos are trademarks of Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. Pair him with a SSDM like Brent Adams and the Cannons will be a problem on the break. Want to see more PLL content like this? for fun pre deadline. Ive finally come around. Salama was a better threat in transition, showing some serious range with a great two-pointer early in the tournament. A new take on the fastest game on two feet. The Premier Lacrosse League powered by Ticketmaster will air its 2022 College Draft fueled by Gatorade When: Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm ET Where: LIVE on ESPNU; Simulcast on ESPN+ Structure: 4 rounds, 8 picks per round Hosts: Chris Cotter, Ryan Boyle, and Paul Carcaterra Draft Order Loading. He is the best goalie available and the Cannons will look to add another via the entry or college draft. Chaos LC: SSDM Nick Mannis, Chesapeake Bayhawks. Holman was unproductive at the Championship Series with only seven points and failed to build chemistry with Grant Ament, though maybe thats a harsh criticism given the condensed training camp and season. Hes an active off-ball attackman who will be a future building block for an aging Chrome offense. The 2022 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Draft is just four days away. After the Premier Lacrosse Leagues seven returning clubs released their protected rosters, we now have the expansion draft pool for Cannons Lacrosse Club to build their roster around. With eight goals in the league over the last two seasons, it wouldnt be a surprise to see much higher productivity. Seattle must choose a minimum of 20 players under contract for the 2021-22 regular season and those with an aggregate Expansion Draft value that is between 60-100 percent of the prior. The Cannons hope Crance will take the next step and be a quality defensive player. At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. In an effort to keep the draft realistic, we were able to make pre-draft trades . Reh is a very talented player and will be a heavy favorite to rejoin fellow former Lizard Paul Rabil with the Cannons. Three picks, three Terps. The Expansion Draft, coming on March 11th, will consist of 18 rounds. Hes a more direct slasher who will draw slides and create havoc from up top, and can also be a nightmare to stop on inverts. Hopefully returning from his neck injury, Place was very very solid in 2019 and everyone hopes to see him return and continue to play at a high level. Both were excellent last year, but with the return of Joel White, itd be foolish to protect three long-stick middies. Thats a bit of hot take given its been their biggest weakness in the bubble, but theres better value to be had. While Ward is undeniably one of top keepers in the sport, he is firmly entrenched as the number two behind two-time goalie of the year Blaze Riorden. Were back! He has no real weaknesses in his game, although if I had to nitpick he does turn the ball over a bit, but when he has the ball that often, especially facing double and triple teams, its not that big an issue. Its possible that Rubeor could look to the college draft for this role, potentially targeting Hofstras Ryan Tierney, but Cockerton can be one of the few veteran leaders on an otherwise young team. Structure: 4 rounds, 8 picks per round MOCK-DRAFT. He could get a bigger role with the Cannons! Jack Kelly at one point had a case for best goalie in the world. Furthermore, some big-name players like Graeme Hossack, Dylan Molloy and Kevin Crowley have signed with the league just days before the draft. This is not our first mock expansion draft for the 2021 Cannons, but it is the first one with actual information. You can never have too many spot-up shooters, especially when you predict a lot of early slides to your All-Star attackman in Most likely Thompson. A dual offensive threat, he has experience playing midfield and attack, where he will be a primary contributor. Coaches around the league have eleven days to finalize what fourteen players theyll protect from expansion, and that is a tough task. He's 3x reigning Defender of the Year in the @NLL I think he would become the best pole available. There is a world where the Cannons bring Rabil and Buczek together and they recapture that 2019 form, but itd be a bit of a surprise. PLL Mock Entry Draft. Thanks for reading. While Hossacks addition shifted my mock a bit, I still have Dan Bucaro going to the Atlas at #3 and Liam Byrnes getting scooped up by Chrome LC. People forget Walters was one of the best midfielders in 2019. ET. Did we get our protections right? Refresh the page, check. This is one of the largest, and deepest, rosters in the league, so there were always going to be some tough decisions. Cookie Notice My third round was similar to Adams mock in that I too see Marrocco landing on the Cannons again, Bryce Wasserman going to the Waterdogs and Sconone going to the Chrome (albeit a round later than Adam). For the second straight year, Ryan Drenner is on the move in the Expansion Draft. Menu. If he decides to grab a long pole this summer, he should 100% be Chaoss top target in this draft (maybe even above Adler), but theyd be more than happy with Jeffrey. This is the second straight season where Archers need to replace Tom Schreibers two-man game partner. There were some tough cuts to make for Chrome, especially on the back end. The Cannons have an excellent foundation to build upon with a legit top 3 player in the game., 2. Chris Bates has rolled with a rotation of Adams and Ghitelman since late 2019 but will he prioritize that unit? Is face-off by committee the new way of life in the PLL? Brent Adams in many ways embodies the PLL. The Premier Lacrosse League powered by Ticketmaster will air its 2022 College Draft fueled by Gatorade, Exclusive Content License & Submission Policy. Premier Lacrosse League, World Crosse to Bring Professional Mens and Womens Lacrosse Games to Japan, Premier Lacrosse League Names Mike Pressler Head Coach and General Manager of Atlas Lacrosse Club, Dylan Molloy takes another step forward with Chrome in Championship Series victory, Crease Collapses of the Week: Championship Series Edition. At the back of the minds of 30. The league's inaugural season debuted on June 1, 2019, and included a 14-week tour-based schedule taking place in 12 major-market cities. When: Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm ET 2020 Stats: 2G, 5A, 1 Two-Pointer; 23% shooting. Marrocco was Quirks starter for the past 2+ seasons in Boston, he was a captain of the championship team in 2020; this just makes sense. 2023 PLL Collegiate Draft Trades & Notes: 05/10/22 - [2] ATLAS LC: have traded the 11th and 24th overall picks to Cannons LC in exchange for Cannons LC's 2023 first round pick. More recently, he has spent a lot of time playing behind the cage but he will be able to slot out wide and even up top if Coach Quirk likes. The 2020 PLL College Draft will take place on May 13 at 7pm ET and we can all watch via NBC Sports Network. Tommy Kelly was probably going to be replaced regardless, but now hes officially off the roster, leaving a black hole at the faceoff position. Hes another guy who has bounced from team to team through drafts and after going 55% last season brings in plenty of experience and will be an immediate contributor. As the league rules force players to miss a draw after violations, this will be of high importance for Coach Quirk. Hes not particularly great at anything, but hes also not particularly bad at anything either. I doubt hell rediscover his Charlotte Hounds form with the Cannons, but hes another good veteran to add to their attacking corps. With our player pool established, its time to go about selecting the [], Last week, Premier League Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse merged, turning the Boston Cannons into Cannons Lacrosse Club as the eighth PLL outfit and casting tons of questions around the professional field lacrosse world. One thing is for sure, the cannons will have a defensive leader for the yearbut what about 2022 and beyond? 03/30/21 - [11] REDWOODS LC: have traded Andrew Kew to Cannons LC for the 3rd Round 24th pick in the 2021 PLL Collegiate Draft. Coaches of the leagues 7 returning teams had to choose which 14 players (including one goalie) they wanted to protect from selection in the upcoming expansion draft, where Sean Quirk and Cannons Lacrosse Club will build a bulk of their roster. Its every lacrosses nerd big opportunity lets play GM. I swear that wasnt intentional (except Heacock). Partnering him with Myles Jones and Sergio Perkovic would be an unfair trio for opposing defenses. CJ Costabile is an all around menace who will be a perfect fit in the transition heavy PLL.. 20. This plus a few retirements left Jim Stagnitta almost no hard decisions when it came to his protected roster. Who better to take than the reigning two-time MLL Goalie of the Year in Sean Sconone? Buczek is a force to be reckon with when on his game. Also, the cap hits of the. Cannons Lacrosse Club, the rebranded, PLL version of the Boston Cannons, and head coach Sean Quirk will select 18 players from active PLL rosters on March 11th to give his new side a foundation for this summer. Archers LC: SSDM Matt Abbott, Chesapeake Bayhawks. While its save to say that Sconone and Marrocco will be the only two former MLL netminders in the running for a starting job, there are still plenty of backup spots available in the league. In the previous expansion draft, teams were allowed to protect 11 players each. Its common knowledge that Lyle Thompson will be taken first overall in the Entry Draft and with attention being put elsewhere, I expect Drenner to thrive in a role where he plays all over the field. This is all opinion! Like McClancy, Duggan will help defensively and in transition and will look to improve upon a solid rookie season. 1. Gaudet mightve been pretty good in 2020 but Lee is an obvious upgrade. Due to injuries, he was forced to play out of position in 2020 but his return to the midfield will increase his efficiency and provide the Cannons with a strong two-way player. There are cornerstone pieces on this team already, including Zach Currier and Kieran McArdle, but I expect there to be changes coming into 2021. The 2021 PLL waiver wire and trading period began on February 9. You could argue that the draft really begins with the 2nd pick and the Archers, as Lyle is the unanimous first pick heading to Coach Sean Quirks Cannons. 11. In comes Schreibers Toronto Rock teammate Challen Rogers. Please note that our phone lines are for ticketing and general inquiries only. He wasnt overly prolific in the MLL bubble, but he improved as the tournament went along and is maybe the best prospect in this pool. The big names missing from this list are attackman Connor Fields and Miles Thompson. He has shown an ability like few others to just take over a game with his shooting and dodging ability. Kyle McClancy is a player Im very high on and wouldve liked to see protected, but I mostly agree with their decisions across the board. This pick makes sense. Chaos LC: D Warren Jeffrey, Chesapeake Bayhawks. Each position group on the field needs a strong leader to help operate that position group, and the Cannons are getting that coach on the field with Merrill. There are a lot of midfielders on this roster, but only so many can be protected. The reigningthree-time NLL Defensive Player of the Year will fit in nicely with the Archers defense, particuraly after they lost Curtis Corley to Cannons LC in the PLL Expansion Draft. With Paul Rabil and Lyle Thompson drawing the majority of the attention through the midline, expect to see Adams benefit. 4. He will help the Cannons find an identity and his veteran presence make him the first overall pick. Currier, a guy I had taken in my personal mock, is the ultimate team guy. 2021 Expansion Draft Results - Premier Lacrosse League 2021 Expansion Draft Results By PLL | Mar 11, 2021 Tweet Cannons LC head coach Sean Quirk has made his 18 Expansion Draft picks.
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