At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. Oh boy. With all of their earlier moves, few players are available for selection by the Cannons, and I only see one as a potential contributor, and thats Connor Buczek. Rounds 1-2 There weren't many surprises in the first two rounds, but it was a shock to see Alvin Kamara go ahead of Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry. I do wonder about his commitment level due to coaching at Cornell, but if he and Paul Rabil can find chemistry as they did at the end of 2019, this could very well be the best pick of this draft. Notable Unprotected: M Joey Sankey, M Josh Currier, LSM Mike Simon, D Curtis Corley, G Adam Ghittelman. Atlas LC: LSM Kyle Pless, Denver Outlaws. There has been some noise from people such as Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News that the Sabres are high on William Eklund. Greg Gurelian called it. He adds another veteran presence alongside Rabil but that doesnt mean hes just here for the locker room. PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE, PLL, the PLL logo, PLL ACADEMY, WE THE PLAYERS, PLAYERS TOUR, and all team names and logos are trademarks of Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. Its common knowledge that Lyle Thompson will be taken first overall in the Entry Draft and with attention being put elsewhere, I expect Drenner to thrive in a role where he plays all over the field. It's a matter of WHEN Ghitelman is selected, not IF. With Paul Rabil and Lyle Thompson drawing the majority of the attention through the midline, expect to see Adams benefit. 1-wearer Brett Makar, Delaware star Owen Grant, Notre Dame/Yale stalwart Chris Fake and Greyhound veteran Cam Wyers, and this class is incredibly deep. He also adds great versatility, even playing attack for a spell during the knockout stages of the Championship Series. When Major League Baseball finally gets things together again, expansion is inevitable within the next decade. All Rights Reserved. So before the rosters are officially protected, here are my predictions (I do not envy these coaches). Adams brings speed and a right handed hammer to the midfield. The back-to-back champions have a fairly thin roster, and with the losses of Ty Warner and Joe LoCasio, the decisions for coach Jim Stagnitta are made that much easier. 2020 Stats: 5G, 1A; 17% shooting, 12GB, 2CT. The other somewhat controversial decision was to protect Eli Salama over Reece Eddy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 4. With an attack line of Staats-Brown-McArdle, Waterdogs offense will improve exponentially. 2021 . He had eight goals on very efficient 50% shooting, filling in the crease attackman role to compliment the more dynamic trio of Crotty-Wolf-Guterding. Another former Bayhawks veteran I want to see drafted is CJ Costabile. The big Canadian isnt as gifted offensively as McIntosh or Currier, but hell do in a pinch. Pless is another tweener who can play close or LSM, adding more versatility to an already flexible Atlas roster. Its every lacrosses nerd big opportunity lets play GM. Having now three face-off guys who know the PLL rules and are used to them will be huge out of the gate. Kyle McClancy is a player Im very high on and wouldve liked to see protected, but I mostly agree with their decisions across the board. Archers LC: M Challen Rogers, Boston Cannons. Im higher on Simon than the stats say I should, but anybody that big and athletic can certainly make an impact under the right circumstances (he was a three-time all star in the MLL). Here are the results: Brodie Merrill, D, Waterdogs LC Connor Buczek, M, Atlas LC Ryan Drenner, A, Waterdogs LC Curtis Corley, D, Archers LC Reece Eddy, LSM, Chrome LC Yet, we differed on several other picks. 1 pick in the Premier Lacrosse League.Teat joins the likes of Lyle Thompson and Kevin Crowley as players picked No. Without Ryan Brown, Atlas have a need for offball shooters in their offense. T he Draft. Head Coach Sean Quirk will be able to pick up to three players from any one club as he molds his roster (which as of now consists of Paul Rabil, and most likely Lyle Thompson). Cannons LC: G Nick Marrocco, Boston Cannons, 2020 Stats: 54 saves at 51% (13.5 per game), 12.5 GAA. But after two PLL seasons with zero appearances, hes more than available. This shocks me. For more information, please see our First step, the protected roster for each of the current seven PLL sides. PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE, PLL, the PLL logo, PLL ACADEMY, WE THE PLAYERS, PLAYERS TOUR, and all team names and logos are trademarks of Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. Featuring the industry's top draft analysts and experts, our streamlined format presents the most extensive list of the best NFL mock drafts out there. There are really only a handful of guys that I expect Atlas to actually build around going forward: Cade Van Raaphorst and Brian Costabile. It's every lacrosse's nerd big opportunity - let's play GM. Atlas LC: A Mark Cockerton, Boston Cannons. Atlas LC: SSDM Zach Goodrich, Boston Cannons. All this week, we will release our five-part series predicting how it will all shake out, from expansion protections to a mock merger draft and more. Archers LC: SSDM Matt Abbott, Chesapeake Bayhawks. The North Carolina defensive coordinator would add tougness, versatility (he played all three defensive positions last year), and leadership to the Cannons defensive midfield. Yet, after undergoing several changes (some occurring since our mock draft podcast episode), our mock drafts are ready to be read by the public. Adler has been a star in the MLL since replacing Kelly in Denver back in 2018. Pair him with a SSDM like Brent Adams and the Cannons will be a problem on the break. This was a painful cut for Redwoods, but a massive gain for Cannons. IDAs addition to the Whips is not only helps fill the void left by Ty Warner, but adds yet another former Terp to the Maryland-heavy roster. Not to mention, he gets to learn under Brodie Merrill. Maybe one day, an expansion draft concept will become as commonplace as Fantasy Football Leagues, Mock Drafts, and Big Boards. There are other good options coming from the MLL and in the College Draft if Gaudet gets selected, but its surprising seeing him here (and no, I dont think his chirping or anything like that influenced this decision). How the PLL looked in 2020 is very different from how it will look in 2021 and beyond. . Even after the Expansion Draft, nothing should change at the top spot, so Ill just say repeat what I said last time. Reeves has been somewhat of a disappointment in the pro game, but will he finally find his potential with the Cannons? 2021 PLL Collegiate Draft Trades & Notes: 04/26/21 - [12] ARCHERS LC: have traded Eli Gobrecht to Waterdogs LC for the 3rd Round 18th pick in the 2021 PLL Collegiate Draft. I doubt hell rediscover his Charlotte Hounds form with the Cannons, but hes another good veteran to add to their attacking corps. Holman was unproductive at the Championship Series with only seven points and failed to build chemistry with Grant Ament, though maybe thats a harsh criticism given the condensed training camp and season. The Cannons hope Crance will take the next step and be a quality defensive player. Going by that assumption, the 2022 draft should have 36 picks if they continue with 4 rounds. The Waterdogs have a lot of depth on offense, but they lack high end talent. With the influx of MLL and college players, roster spots will be tough to earn, and some of the fringe players selected in this draft could be on the outside looking in come summer. Odds Enabled. The former Bayhawksrange will come in handy for Rubeors revampedoffense. The PLL Entry Draft is less than 24 hours away and who each team is picking is still very much up in the air (except when it comes to the #1 pick of course). By: Topher Adams, March 2nd, 2021 (IMG: Albany). The first marquee event of the Premier Lacrosse League off-season is officially done and dusted. Class is one of the most exciting pieces of this draft as he very well could be the leading candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. 2020 Stats: 2G, 5A, 1 Two-Pointer; 23% shooting. You could argue that the draft really begins with the 2nd pick and the Archers, as Lyle is the unanimous first pick heading to Coach Sean Quirks Cannons. Hes another guy who has bounced from team to team through drafts and after going 55% last season brings in plenty of experience and will be an immediate contributor. Despite being the best team in the league, Whipsnakes have one of the thinnest rosters in the league. He has no real weaknesses in his game, although if I had to nitpick he does turn the ball over a bit, but when he has the ball that often, especially facing double and triple teams, its not that big an issue. All this week, we will release our five-part series predicting how it will all shake out, from expansion protections to a mock merger draft and more. There is a world where the Cannons bring Rabil and Buczek together and they recapture that 2019 form, but itd be a bit of a surprise. He had a great 2019 season with the champion Bayhawks and will bring experience and two-way ability to the Archers. Premier Lacrosse League, World Crosse to Bring Professional Mens and Womens Lacrosse Games to Japan, Premier Lacrosse League Names Mike Pressler Head Coach and General Manager of Atlas Lacrosse Club, Dylan Molloy takes another step forward with Chrome in Championship Series victory, Crease Collapses of the Week: Championship Series Edition. So I expect them to heavily target Nick Marracco in the Entry Draft. Pulver, like Corley, is a younger defender whos shown promise in his brief professional career. Rabil needs a fresh team to start after a dreadful 2020, and headlines the newest PLL franchise. Finn Sullivan could be left unprotected if Matt Landis is 100% coming back, but thats far from a guarantee with his military service. Of these calls, deciding between LSMs Eli Salama and Reece Eddy will be incredibly difficult. Redwoods LC: LSM CJ Costabile, Chesapeake Bayhawks, 2020 Stats: 3 G (2 Two-Pointers), 2 A, 14 GB, 40% FO. There are a lot of midfielders on this roster, but only so many can be protected. This pick should be a lock unless Zach Goodrich is here or Randall is gone. 2021 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft 1 of 3 Derek Leung/Getty Images 1. When: Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm ET All Rights Reserved. Notable Unprotected: A Matt Gaudet, M Sam Duggan, D Reece Eddy. Coaches of the leagues 7 returning teams had to choose which 14 players (including one goalie) they wanted to protect from selection in the upcoming expansion draft, where Sean Quirk and Cannons Lacrosse Club will build a bulk of their roster. Dipln's only 24 and was a 2021 Futures Game participant. ET tonight, we'll find out who the inaugural members of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs will be. The Kraken must pick at least 20 players under contract for next season - meaning no more than 10 free agents can be signed as an expansion draft choice. LOGIN. RSS Feed Instagram Instagram Twitter The big names missing from this list are attackman Connor Fields and Miles Thompson. 2020 Stats: 17 GB, 2 CT, 1 Two-Pointer, 1 A. Miles Thompson is left unprotected for the second year in a row, but will almost certainly be picked up to reunite with his brother Lyle for the Cannons. Created By: owenthearmchairgm. Class, injured last year, is still one of the best shooters in the league and will find open spaces to let it fly. 5. At the back of the minds of 30. The first (and only) Whips player taken, Tuttle could have a breakout year for the Cannons. Your email address will not be published. This mightve been the toughest roster to call in the whole league. MOCK-DRAFT. Reece Eddy was excellent as a rookie, and Tim Soudans decision to protect Eli Salama over the former Boston Terrier has certainly raised some eyebrows. Couldn't think of a better sidekick for eventual #1 entry draft pick Lyle Thompson. The league's previous expansion team, the Vegas Golden Knights, is exempt from this draft. For the second year in a row, Brodie Merrill has been selected in the Premier Lacrosse League Expansion Draft. Itll be tough to lose a player like Ward, of Connor Fields for that matter, for free, so expect coach Towers to potentially look to trade those two before the expansion draft. The other big name excluded from my list is goalie Dillon Ward. The big potential loss for the Whipsnakes will be midfield depth, as only one of Max Tuttle, Joe McCallion, and TJ Comizio will be protected. Check out the full rosters and draft breakdown for our mock MLB expansion Montreal Expos and Nashville Sounds. Crance is the lone defender left unprotected by the Woods, but he is more than capable of being a PLL starter. He could get a bigger role with the Cannons! Buffalo Sabres Owen Power. How the PLL looked in 2020 is very different from how it will look in 2021 and beyond. After the Expansion Draft, the Archers are in a pretty great place. He compliments the big names well! And before you say anything, yes, I also think I am crazy to think that Randy Staats falls to the Chrome at pick four, but given his time with Chrome LC Coach Tim Soudan, its the perfect match. Eddy was one of the top rookies in the league in 2020, with five caused turnovers and 13 ground balls, joint first amongst poles for both categories on the team. My third round was similar to Adams mock in that I too see Marrocco landing on the Cannons again, Bryce Wasserman going to the Waterdogs and Sconone going to the Chrome (albeit a round later than Adam). After the Expansion Draft, the Archers are in a pretty great place. The Expansion Draft, coming on March 11th, will consist of 18 rounds. Fantasy Football takes households by storm every fall, and in essence, drafting for an expansion team is much like Fantasy Football, just with a limited player pool and dealing with every position. Walters is a clutch midfielder who will generate offense. Cant you just picture him in a Woods jersey? He writes about lacrosse when he's not coaching it, and when he can be dragged away from his PlayStation. Schlosser is an elite downhill dodger who provides what Adams did in 2019 and then some as a playmakers. In a draft, teams take turns selecting from a pool of eligible players. Their big personality/Team USA roster build over the past two seasons has backfired in a big way, with two disappointing seasons in two years. McClancy will be a solid two-way guy for the Cannons. Specifically, we learned the protected rosters for the other seven clubs Monday. At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. If they really need another pole, they could even trade one of their assets (including Dan Bucaro) for a high level pole. A mock expansion draft serves an interesting thought exercise. As the league rules force players to miss a draw after violations, this will be of high importance for Coach Quirk. The process is . Who better to take than the reigning two-time MLL Goalie of the Year in Sean Sconone? While goaltending is a position fairly set in the PLL, a few guys who could end up at camp and make some noise are Brian Phipps, Chris Madalon or Nick Washuta. The sample size for Bell is much larger when you look at his indoor resume, but I think Bell if he can sure up some of his overzealous approaches on defense, he can bring an energy to this defense that box fans know all too well.