Ryan Benesch was traded to the Bandits yesterday, creating a whirlwind of reactions. We took some of the best ones from players and people in the league.
Buffalo News Budd Bailey
First reaction to deal – how many young players do Minnesota need? Also odd to see Bandits give up 2 more #1s. But new faces will help Buf.
— Budd Bailey (@WDX2BB) July 15, 2013
Bandits lefty Ryan Benesch
Playing in front of you at the Hive some of my greatest memories! I will never forget the friendships and memories I’ve made. THANK YOU! — Ryan Benesch (@beniboi21) July 15, 2013
Knighthawks defenseman Kyle Laverty
Great trade for the @NLLBandits…. Preparing for #11’s retirement??? #KWBandits — Kyle Laverty (@17lakeshow) July 15, 2013
Brutal trade for the @Minnesota_Swarm — Kyle Laverty (@17lakeshow) July 15, 2013
Philadelphia Wings PXP Dave Walls
If the news about Benesch and Watt going to the @NLLBandits is true, it’s a fantastic pickup for Buffalo. Instant O and Trans. upgrade. #NLL
— Dave Walls (@davewalls) July 15, 2013
Wings forward Kevin Ross
Wow big news outta swarm and bandit land @AWatt22 @beniboi21
— Kevin Ross (@KRoss71) July 15, 2013
Bandits transition man Andrew Watt
Excited for the new opportunity in #banditland going to miss the boys and fans in Minny but thanks for 5 solid years
— Andrew Watt (@AWatt22) July 16, 2013
Swarm defenseman Jeff Gilbert
Wow, just got home from Pittsburgh and heard the news. Pretty bummed to say the least. Two of my best friends on the team. — Jeff Gilbert (@jgilbert_4) July 15, 2013
Swarm captain Andrew Suitor
Not the news I was looking for today going to be a different year!
— Andrew suitor (@Suits20) July 15, 2013
Swarm forward Pat Smith
Going to miss @beniboi21 and @AWatt22 next season. Been playing with watt since college and became pretty close with Benny! It’s not fair!!!
— Pat Smith (@PatSmith_27) July 15, 2013
Swarm forward Matt Gibson
@beniboi21 @AWatt22 – Good luck in Buffalo, boys. Sad to see you go. Two absolute prophets. #Kitchener #YRB #DartsInTheRain #Rhubarb — Matt Gibson (@ItsMattGibson) July 15, 2013
Swarm forward Shayne Jackson
Sad to see my good buddies @beniboi21 and @AWatt22 leave. Really gonna miss them. Best of luck in banditland boys youll be missed
— shayne jackson (@ShayneJackson32) July 15, 2013
Ohio Machine attackman Logan Schuss
What the.. @beniboi21
— Logan Schuss (@L_Schuss18) July 15, 2013
