It’s not even close to the 2015 NLL draft, but let’s take a look at which prospects we should be watching before next September. This draft is projected to be possibly the best in the league’s history. Reilly O’Connor: Plays for the Whitby Warriors and in college with Georgetown. He’s very tall, a lefty, and an assist machine. Over the past two seasons alone he has 157 of them for 205…
Tracking the Roster Stability of the NLL
If you look at the history of any major professional sports league, its past will be littered with franchises that have folded or moved. This is usually done for financial reasons as owners generally want to run a team that is (very) profitable. Sometimes where they are and the facility is the problem and sometimes the grass is simply greener on the other side. Lacrosse is absolutely no exception to…
Three CLax Trades Before Draft
Three Canadian Lacrosse League teams make trades heading into the combine and draft . These trades saw all three fill some needs and get better as well as put them in better spots for tomorrows draft. Niagara Lock Monsters acquired Steve Fryer who is in Toronto Rock camp right now. Steve is going against Brandon Miller and Nick Rose for a roster spot. This was a great move by the Lock Monsters which looks like…
Roughnecks Offense Different Look Without Ranger
One of the toughest parts about being a pro lacrosse player is the term “weekend warrior.” Very few and the lucky can turn lacrosse into a full time gig but most have to supplement income and work full time jobs while answering the bell every weekend to play the game they love. Unlike most players, Calgary Roughnecks forward Scott Ranger also had a tougher task about it playing his entire…
Bandits Cut Marty Hill
The Buffalo Bandits have officially released prospect Marty Hill. He was very optimistic about a future with the Bandits and the potential to be playing alongside lacrosse legend John Tavares. Marty played in Major Series Lacrosse for Six Nations, but didn’t seem to have a heavy impact offensively. In 2012 (including their playoff appearance) Hill only had three goals and seven assists. His real breakout season seemed to be in…
Kozak Ready for Transition from MSL to NLL
Last week the Rochester Knighthawks signed forward Todd Kozak. Kozak, 23, from Mississauga, is a veteran of NLL combines, having attended in both 2013 and 2014, so the Knighthawks coaches have been studying him for awhile. Kozak was a prolific scorer at the junior box level, scoring 180 points in 95 games over five seasons. Kodak spent time with the Edge senior elite team learning the field game, and earning…
Denver Outlaws Supplemental Draft Needs
Photo Credit: Di Miller It’s that time of year again when Major League Lacrosse will be gearing up for the Supplemental Draft. With the National League Lacrosse already in training camp, and many players from the MLL also playing during the NLL season which starts the end of December, it creates a challenge for the head coaches and general managers as to how it will affect their team; which players…
Training Camp Breakdown Part 4: The Goalies
Fryer, Miller & Rose Will Battle For Time In The Cage Toronto, ON – With Toronto Rock training camp just a couple of days away, it’s time to focus on the last line of defence and examining the three-way dance that is the competition for playing time guarding the Rock goal this season. All three candidates come with varying levels of experience on their resume and are all at various…
League Reacts to Passing of Terry Sanderson
Earlier tonight we learned that Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson had passed away. Several league players, executives, and media members took to Twitter to express mourning for the NLL legend. Prayers going out to the Sanderson family. So sorry for the loss. He was a hell of a guy and a hell of a coach — Jeff Shattler (@shattler77) November 28, 2014 Sanderson is a legendary name in lacrosse.The…
NLL Mourns Passing of Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson
The National Lacrosse League mourns the loss of Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson who passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. Earlier this month, Sanderson became suddenly ill while vacationing in Florida. “Terry Sanderson was a giant in the sport,” said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “On behalf of the entire NLL, I want to convey our deepest sympathies to the Sanderson family and Toronto Rock organization. The impact of his loss is…