nll draft 2014 – In Lacrosse We Trust

Miles Thompson Adds New Element in Minnesota

September 26, 2014

The Minnesota Swarm got the most well known young player in Monday night’s Entry Draft: Miles Thompson. The Swarm got a bit lucky in being able to draft Thompson after an early morning trade by the Rochester Knighthawks that sent Johnny Powless and Joel McCready for the Vancouver Stealth’s second overall pick for later that evening. This trade blew up almost everyone’s mock drafts, including my own. With this trade…

Podcast: NLL Draft Preview Show with Terry Sanderson

September 22, 2014

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Tonight is the National Lacrosse League draft, and to get you ready we have our NLL Draft Preview podcast. Marisa Ingemi discusses who to watch, discusses the latest MLL news and the US National Indoor team and interviews the Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson. Sanderson discusses with us about the status of injured forward Garrett Billings, the status of free agent Chris White, the recent trades and signings of…

2014 NLL Mock Draft: First Round

September 22, 2014

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Luckily, this wasn’t posted until after Rochester acquired the second overall pick today, so these picks do reflect that trade. Due to late editions, we were not able to Josh Johnson or Haodais Maracle, but both would have been early second rounders. FIRST ROUND 1. Edmonton: Ben McIntosh– Ranked #1 overall, Derek Keenan, now the NLL general manager and head coach of the year, has basically said he wants to…

NLL Combine Report: Hope, Benn Have Good Showings

September 21, 2014

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The 2014 NLL combine took place today one day before the draft. Several top prospects and free agents attended, and for the prospects, some stood out that might raise their draft stock. One such player was Peterborough defenseman Robert Hope. Hope, projected to go in the fourth-seventh spot, has been linked to the fourth overall pick with the Colorado Mammoth, if they keep that pick. Of note is the fact…

2014 NLL Mock Draft: Round Two

September 21, 2014

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10. Minnesota: Alexis Buque- Buque was never ranked because he just declared for the draft. But he is far and away the best goalie in the draft and the Swarm might be looking to add goaltending depth as they go into the season with Zach Higgins as their starter. 11. Vancouver: Paul Brebber- Ranked at #14, he Nanaimo defender is the third ranked defender on the list. He can score a bit for…

2014 NLL Mock Draft: Rounds Five and Six

September 19, 2014

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FIFTH ROUND 38. Minnesota: Peyton Lupul: Ranked at #39, Lupul is one of the later round prospects who might be able to stick. A west coast player with Burnaby and Maple Ridge, He has 60 points this season to put him on the map. Minnesota is a team who could see him some playing time even. 39. Vancouver: Randy Jones: Ranked at #44, Jones is a sleeper pick to become a decent pro…

Rush Talk: First Pick in Their Hands

September 18, 2014

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This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Derek Keenan of the Edmonton Rush this week. Below are notes on four main areas of preseason talk with NLL teams. Free Agency: They are both important [John Lafontaine and Adrian Sorichetti] young players to our team. Both just 24 and although experienced I believe still have…

NLL Top 50 Draft Prospects 5-1

September 18, 2014

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1. F Ben McIntosh—Drexel, Maple Ridge WLA McIntosh is nearly the consensus number one pick right now, if there is one. The 2010 Minto Cup champion is 6’2″ and able to create his own space and score. His brother, Garrett, already with the Calgary Rougnnecks from last year’s draft, was also a high draft pick to MLL’s Denver Outlaws. McIntosh is a part of four major Coquitlam junior stars to be…

Stealth Talk: Burton and Belton In

September 17, 2014

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This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Doug Locker of the Vancouver Stealth this week. Below are notes on four main areas of pre season talk with NLL teams. Trades: Kyle [Belton] is a very athletic versatile player with two seasons of NLL experience under his belt. We feel he is very good…

NLL Top 50 Draft Prospects 10-6

September 16, 2014

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NOTE: Our rankings began before Casey Jackson declared for the draft. He would have been ranked #11. 6. D Robert Hope—Pfieffer, Peterborough MSL Hope is a Peterborough product through and through. He is far and away the best defenseman in the league and it’s easy to say that he could be a top five pick. Hope is 6’2″ and 192 lbs and throws his weight around. With 59 career junior…

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