Doug Locker was one of the more active general managers in the NLL offseason, adding a bevy of quality role players, young talent and another body in the crease. There are still holes in the roster, albeit relatively minor in comparison to this point last year – the NLL draft will be an opportunity for the front office to upgrade the overall quality of the roster. That process never stops…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed forward Joel Matthews to a one-year deal. The Knighthawks are bringing back the feisty forward after he posted career numbers in 2015. “It’s the best feeling. There is nowhere I would rather play,” said Matthews. “Playing with the Knighthawks last year was above and beyond my expectations.” Last season, the 24-year-old notched career highs in goals (4), assists (9), points (13)…
The Toronto Rock made the 2015 NLL Champions Cup where they were defeated by the then Edmonton Rush. The Rock were the best team in the eastern conference nearly all season, enduring several tough injuries. They started the season without former top scorer Garrett Billings, who they then traded. Captain Colin Doyle missed most of the regular season, and breakout star Rob Hellyer was injured at the end of the…
Toronto Rock Owner, President & GM Jamie Dawick announced today the signing of Sandy Chapman to a 2-year contract. The veteran defender’s new pact will keep him in a Rock uniform through the 2017 season. In addition to Chapman, Dawick also re-signed forwards Brandon Benn and Jordan Robertson, defencemen Glen Bryan and Scott Johnston all to 1-year agreements. All 5 player’s contracts are pending league approval. Chapman is a veteran…
The Colorado Mammoth have announced the team has signed free agent defenseman Greg Downing to a two-year contract agreement. “Greg is a very smart, skilled defender who will improve our back-end,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “The coaching staff and I are big fans of his, and he’s an instant upgrade for us.” The seven-year veteran has 520 career loose balls, and caused 49 turnovers in the…
Calgary Roughnecks general manager Mike Board today announced the team has re-signed defenceman Patrick O’Meara and transition players Tor Reinholdt and Tyson Roe to one-year contracts, pending league approval. All three players were on the practice roster for the 2015 campaign with Reinholdt suiting up for one regular season game where he recorded an assist and five loose balls. The Roughnecks selected Reinholdt sixth overall in the 2013 NLL Draft. …
In signing a pair of veteran defensive options amidst a very busy offseason, the Vancouver Stealth have quietly revamped a team that has won nine games in the last two seasons. Ian Hawksbee and Jeff Moleski have inked deals with the Stealth, giving the team reliability and depth going into the 2016 NLL season. Offenses were able to pick apart the Stealth on the back-end at times during last season…
The Swarm have left Minnesota and are now in Atlanta, GA. The Swarm will be trying to start over in the ATL, and they should be trying to make a splash for their new fans. The biggest concerns for the Swarm this offseason will need to be bolstering their defense, goaltending and adding consistent depth to their offense. Starting with the offensive side of the floor, the Swarm need to…
Over the years, the National Lacrosse League has seen plenty of team dispersals. The players from these drafts end up scattered throughout the league, and it’s hard not to wonder where those folded teams would be now if they were still in the league. We’ve gathered and put together what some of these teams might look like if they were still in the NLL today, not counting potential rookies or…
The New England Black Wolves roster looks far different than it did at the midpoint of the 2015 season. With the mid season additions of Garrett Billings and Andrew Suitor, the Black Wolves have an identifiable core that they lacked. The return of Quinn Powless from his ACL tear and the additions of rookies will also shape the way the team looks. Several players broke out with the Black Wolves in…