It seems like CBA is the name of the game in all sports these days. The NBA and NFL have both threatened lockouts in the past year and many expect the NHL to have problems of their own later in the summer. The NLL has had their own issues this offseason, as the league and players association backed out of the final two years of the current CBA. This led…
As a part of our NLL draft coverage, I spoke with Washington Stealth general manager Doug Locker yesterday about the draft and how the Stealth prepare. 1. Have you begun preparing for this year’s draft yet? Yes, we have been preparing for this year’s draft for several months. Preparation for us started in early April towards the end of the NCAA season and will continue right up to draft day….
Editors Note- In Lacrosse We Trust broke the news last week that Steve Dietrich would be the Bandits general manager. The Bandits officially announced it today. Buffalo Bandits Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler today announced that the Bandits have hired Steve Dietrich to serve as the team’s new general manager. “We are extremely happy to add Steve to our management staff as general manager,†Loffler said. “‘Chugger’ knows what…
This week we have begun our look at this year’s class of NLL free agents, and obviously it impacts the upcoming draft. We have taken a look at some of the top potential draft prospects, but what teams could they end up with? The draft order is below. 1. Edmonton Rush (from Washington) 2. Minnesota Swarm (from Buffalo) 3. Buffalo Bandits (from Philadelphia via Edmonton) 4. Minnesota Swarm 5. Minnesota…
The Philadelphia Wings are coming off of their best season since 2009, yet it is being looked at as a disappointment after their first round exit to the Rochester Knighthawks. Most of their star players, Dan Dawson, Brodie Merrill and Kevin Crowley, are locked up, but some secondary guys are on the market. Brandon Miller- The Wings have to keep Miller. Anthony Cosmo could be an intriguing free agent goalie…
The National Lacrosse League announced this evening that they and the Professional Lacrosse Players Association have reached an agreement on their collective bargaining agreement for the 2013 season. It is a one year collective bargaining agreement. The league and players association agreed to a seven year deal in 2008 with the final two years acting as an opt out for either party. On June 25th, the NLL opted out of…
Edmonton Rush head coach Derek Keenan will be returning to the Rush bench for at least one more season, as announced by the team today. Keenan has been the Edmonton coach for three years with a 21-27 record. He led Edmonton to their most successful post-season in franchise history, making it all the way to the Champions Cup last season. “Coach Keenan’s dedication, work ethic and preparation to the team…
Today it was announced that the National Lacrosse League’s Calgary Roughnecks and Colorado Mammoth will face off in a pre season game on December 8th, 2012 in Langley, British Columbia. Last season the two teams to square off at the Langley Events Centre were the Washington Stealth and the Toronto Rock. The LEC is the home of the Western Lacrosse Association’s Langley Thunder. Tickers for the pre season match up…
Coming off of a Championship season, Toronto was disappointed to lose to the Rochester Knighthawks in the Eastern Conference Championships. They have some big free agents this off season they would like to keep. Colin Doyle- There is probably no way that Doyle signs anywhere else but Toronto, I just can’t believe it. I would expect about a 95% chance he stays. Josh Sanderson- I also do not imagine Sanderson…
When cuts were made for team Canada’s U19 squad heading to Turku, Finland, no doubt Dhane Smith was disappointed he didn’t make the cut. However, it may have been a blessing in disguise as the Kitchener/Waterloo star has been able to play with the big boys and show he’s ready to take the next step. Smith finished his fourth season with the Kitchener/Waterloo Braves of the OLA’s Junior A circuit…