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Off Season Wish List: Edmonton Rush

June 10, 2013
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As declining ticket sales have caused some turmoil and uncertainty regarding the future of the Edmonton Rush franchise, a significant effort is being made to ensure upcoming on-floor successes.   The Rush have already began to make moves in preparation for next year in Edmonton, renewing general manager and head coach Derek Keenan’s contract or the next two years. Edmonton also fired team president Dave Jamieson after just one season…

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Minnesota Swarm Off Season Wish List

June 9, 2013
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The Minnesota Swarm are coming off back to back Division Finals. This year they finished the season as the last team in on the playoffs. The Swarm were lead by a big group of young talent which included Kiel Matisz and Shayne Jackson, both were selected to the NLL’s All- Rookie team. The Swarm are heading into the NLL 2013 Entry Draft with the most first round picks, once again….

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Off Season Wish List: Calgary Roughnecks

June 8, 2013
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The Calgary Roughnecks finished the 2013 NLL regular season with their third straight first-place finish in the West Division and, for the third straight season they did not make it to the Champion’s Cup, leaving a sour taste in their collective mouths. While many teams might consider leading the division to be a success, the Roughnecks aren’t satisfied with the result and will be looking to challenge for a championship…

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Off Season Wish List: Rochester Knighthawks

June 7, 2013
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Seeing as though the Rochester Knighthawks recently celebrated winning their second consecutive Champion’s Cup title, the first team to repeat as league champions in a decade, it would be a safe assumption that there will be little change to the current roster heading into next season. However, with owner and general manager Curt Styres at the helm, nothing can ever be be disregarded.   Since taking over the team in…

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Wings Off Season Wish List: Goalie Search

June 6, 2013
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The 2013 NLL season has come to an end.  The same exact end as 2012.  Rochester Knighthawks winning the Champions Cup, and Wings fans once again looking at a 7-9 finish and a first round exit in the playoffs to the Knighthawks. As the 2012 season drew near, we seen the Dawson’s change address, we seen 8 goalies in camp, and saw the departure of a young goalie Steve Fryer…

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NLL Draft Needs: Buffalo Bandits

June 5, 2013
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Does an NLL team need the draft more than the Buffalo Bandits? Probably not, but the Bandits are left without a first rounder because of the Anthony Cosmo trade. The Bandits don’t pick until the second round, with the 10th overall pick. The Bandits can probably use defense, or goaltending but with Cosmo there they won’t invest into a goaltender yet. For now, defense is a need but there isn’t…

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Off Season Wish List: Toronto Rock

June 5, 2013
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Although the 2013 NLL season is still fresh in the mind of many lacrosse fans, preparations for next year have already begun. The Toronto Rock recently became one of first teams to make a major off season move, relieving head coach Troy Cordingley of his duties.   Cordingley’s firing comes just one month after being named NLL Head Coach of the Year. During Cordingley’s tenure in Toronto, the Brampton native…

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Why Was Cordingley on the Hot Seat?

June 4, 2013
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It came as a surprise to many in lacrosse last week when the Toronto Rock fired their head coach Troy Cordingley. General manager Terry Sanderson said it was time for new voices behind the bench, which makes sense except Cordingley was the coach of the year and Toronto had the best record in the NLL. In the team announcement, they say they relieved Cordingley of his duties, so this wasn’t…

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