2015 MLL Protected Roster Analysis: New York Lizards

September 19, 2015

Major league Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor lacrosse league, had their teams announce their 23-Man Protected Roster. Any players that weren’t protected will enter the player pool for the 2016 season. The next important roster date will be Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 when teams will have to submit their 10 to 12 Player Expansion Protected Roster from their 23-Man Protected Roster. -10 players if the team protects two goalies -12…

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MLL Protected Roster Analysis: Rochester Rattlers

September 15, 2015

Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced the teams have submitted their 23-Man Protected Roster for 2016. All players left unprotected will be entered in the player pool for the 2016 season. The next critical roster management date is Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 at 5:00PM ET when 10 to 12 Player Expansion Protected Rosters are due. Each of the eight teams will submit their 10…

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MLL Teams Making Moves Prior to Expansion

September 15, 2015

Last week MLL teams announced their 23 man protected rosters as coaches protected their core players before trimming down to the 12 man protected list prior to the Atlanta Blaze picking their first draft.  This week we are looking at some of the players that were released.  With an expansion team many of these players will find a spot on a roster.  The talent available in this round has some…

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Kevin Rice Ready To Become Impact Player in Rochester

September 14, 2015

  Throughout the 2015 season, Rochester’s offense relied heavily on the returning players from their strong 2014 showing. Despite the sweeping change from an offensive standpoint, second year players, such as Jordan Wolf, and Rattlers’ mainstays, such as Jordan MacIntosh, were their best decision makers and go-to guys. More often than not, it was players such as these two who were able to spark the offense in tough games, garnering…

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MLL Teams Announce 2015 Protected Rosters

September 9, 2015

Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced the teams have submitted their 23-Man Protected Roster for 2016.  All players left unprotected will be entered in the player pool for the 2016 season. The next critical roster management date is Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 at 5:00PM ET when 10 to 12 Player Expansion Protected Rosters are due. Each of the eight teams will submit their 10 or 12…

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Atlanta Blaze Hire John Tucker As Head Coach and GM

September 8, 2015

The Atlanta Blaze of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) today announced John Tucker as the team’s first Head Coach and General Manager.  John will assume his duties immediately after a very successful stint as the Head Coach of the Boston Cannons. “We are so excited to have John become our first General Manger and Head Coach.  We believe John’s extensive Major League Lacrosse coaching experience and successes along with his outstanding…

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Young Rattlers Players The Foundation of Future

September 6, 2015

The 2015 Major League Lacrosse season was a bittersweet campaign for the Rochester Rattlers. While they once again were short of obtaining their second championship, Rochester’s run this time around was aided by the outstanding play of their new, young players. From Jordan Wolf to Randy Staats, the rookies and second year stars on the Rattlers’ squad have aided the team in key moments during their tough season. Here’s a…

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Cannons Announce Departure of John Tucker

September 4, 2015

Today the Boston Cannons announced that head coach John Tucker would not return for next season. “Coach Tucker’s contract ended at the conclusion of the season and while we had contract extension discussions, it came down to him looking to explore different opportunities,” said general manager Kevin Barney. “I want to thank Coach Tucker for all he did for the Cannons over the past three seasons and wish him the…

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Goldberg: 2015 MLL Breakout Stars

September 3, 2015

Before the MLL season started, the league lost several of its best players due to retirement. Gone were Ryan Boyle, Stephen Berger, and Lee Zink. Therefore it left a void in the MLL for new stars to rise and make themselves known across the league, not only to the players they played against but also the fans who saw them play. Several young players established themselves as bonafide studs in…

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MLL Announces Important Roster Dates

September 2, 2015

The MLL Player Pool is currently open for any player who wishes to be eligible for the 2016 MLL season. Player Pool registration must be completed in order to participate in 2016 season play. National Collegiate Athletic Association: Players with remaining NCAA eligibility, forfeit any remaining NCAA eligibility upon submitting a MLL Player Pool registration form. To be eligible in 2016, a player must be either a College Graduate or…

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