According to reports, the Boston Cannons and New York Lizards have been discussing a trade that would send midfielder Paul Rabil to New York in exchange for Max Seibald. Boston would also be giving up speedy midfielder Mike Stone. The report indicated that the deal could be done by yesterday and the trade would be announced early next week. Boston would also acquire draft picks for the next two seasons….
Rock and Knighthawks Open Season in Rochester
The 2015 National Lacrosse League season kicked off on Friday night, with the New England Black Wolves defeating the Buffalo Bandits 12-8. Tonight we see the defending NLL Champion Rochester Knighthawks kick of their quest to become the first ever back to back to back… to back NLL Champs as they take on the much improved Toronto Rock. The Rock had an offseason of highs and lows, with several new bodies being acquired through free…
Bandits Look to Rebound Against Rush
The Buffalo Bandits will look to get a win in their home opener against the Edmonton Rush. The Bandits played last night against the New England Black Wolves, in a game which saw the offense and special teams struggle, leading to a bitter 12-8 loss. They’ll have to make some big changes if they want to beat the Rush, a team that is probably the better of the two (Edmonton…
Knighthawks Activate Brad Self
(January 2, 2015)… The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have activated transition man Brad Self for the 2015 National Lacrosse League season. The move comes one day prior to the Knighthawks’ home and season opener, which will take place on Saturday, January 3rd against the Toronto Rock. “I can’t wait to play in Rochester in front of our fans on opening night,” said Self. “It’s just nice to be…
Five Stories to Watch: NLL Week One
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We start the 29th year of National Lacrosse League action with a lot of excitement. The Rochester Knighthawks made history by being the first team to three-peat in the league’s 28-year history. We also had the oldest franchise change residence as the Philadelphia Wings loaded up the trucks and headed north to the Mohegan Sun and are now the New England Black Wolves. It looks like we…
Best Players Cut From NLL Rosters
NLL active rosters are some of the toughest rosters in pro sports to crack. With just nine teams made up of 16 runners and two goalies dressing on a game by game basis, many elite level lacrosse players are finding themselves without jobs as the NLL season is set to kick off in just under 24 hours time. Here are some of the best players left off both active and…
Black Wolves and Bandits Open 2015 NLL Season
The 2015 NLL season begins Friday as the Buffalo Bandits take on the New England Black Wolves for a 7pm away game at the Mohegan Sun. After an exciting and very challenging training camp, the Bandits are ready to hit the floor and show the Banditland faithful their new and improved team. Heading into their season opener against the Black Wolves, Bandits Assistant Coach Dan Teat said “The bad taste…
NLL Season Preview: Minnesota Swarm
Following a less than awesome 2014 for the Swarm, they look to move on in the new year with some drastic changes. 2013 saw several rookies take spots on the team and the continued youth movement did not pay off as hoped. The Swarm went 4-14 last year, tying Vancouver for last place in the league. So, we only thought things got shook up last year. This year, it’s been…
Bandits Notebook: Thompson Looks Sharp
BUFFALO BANDITS @ NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES Bandits Rep: Assistant Coach Dan Teat FRIDAY 1/2/15 Addressing last season: Teat: “Going into this year we can’t be satisfied (regarding last year’s results), we need to head to the next level. Our core is a good one where we’re not too inexperienced and with our veterans leading the way, they will help tremendously.” Notes: I agree with what coach Teat is…
2015 NLL Season Predictions
The 2015 NLL season is a little over 24 hours away, so here are all of the official predictions from the staff here at ILWT. Consensus Picks: Seven of the ten who predicted the eastern conference have the Rochester Knighthawks winning the division. Six have the New England Black Wolves in last. Nine of the ten had either Calgary or Edmonton winning the west. Curtis Dickson is named MVP by two…