One of the top face-off options in this draft, he was a lock on nearly every mock draft and will play a big role in 2021. 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. More recently, he has spent a lot of time playing behind the cage but he will be able to slot out wide and even up top if Coach Quirk likes. Ryan Hulsebos and Willy Keating start their first episode of Behind the Back by reviewing the first six locations for the 2020 PLL regular-season schedule, introducing the three new head coaches, and previewing the Expansion Draft that will be taking place tomorrow, February 12, at 6 p.m. Pulver rounds out a really solid defense with size and ground ball ability. The Premier Lacrosse Leagues offseason is in full swing. If he is not ready for 2021, Curtis Corley will be the pick here. He was part of the 2015 New York Lizards MLL championship run, as well as the most prolific offense in MLL history in the 2019 Atlanta Blaze, so I expect his name to be called on Thursday. Maybe one day, an expansion draft concept will become as commonplace as Fantasy Football Leagues, Mock Drafts, and Big Boards. Buffalo Sabres - Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA/Big 10) We don't have much of a track record to use when trying to guess at Buffalo's intentions on draft day. But Gleason is young but Kirwan may have a plan for him that I'm not seeing right now. In a longer season, I would expect him to see more action and at the very least split time with whoever else is brought in. 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). Another no brainer here. Nick Grill, Maryland, (Photo courtesy of Duke Athletics)After consulting the experts and coaches, Inside Lacrosse s PLL College Mock Draft consists of a few surprises. Hopefully returning from his neck injury, Place was very very solid in 2019 and everyone hopes to see him return and continue to play at a high level. Head coach Sean Quirk got the first chance to add the bulk of his roster on Thursday through the 2021 PLL Expansion Draft. Oh boy. Also its worth noting the wealth of attacking talent coming into the league from the MLL and in the College Draft. 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator. Technically Monday's blockbuster that saw the club acquire former Boston Cannons great Paul Rabil represents the first personnel move in the club's history, but the Expansion Draft is when the roster . After the Expansion Draft, the Archers are in a pretty great place. Chris Bates has rolled with a rotation of Adams and Ghitelman since late 2019 but will he prioritize that unit? Two big trades, a slew of cuts, and now this unprotected list confirm Rubeors intention to completely reshape this roster. Chrome LC: A Ryan Lee, Denver Outlaws. Someone flying way under the radar is Pat Aslanian, and thatll be to the benefit of Chrome, who desperately need help in that spot, especially after losing Sam Duggan. He has two-way abilities and will bring a lot of flexibility to the team. Some mock drafts have Goodrich falling into the late 1st round/early 2nd round. View all posts by Topher Adams, Your email address will not be published. For merchandise and shipping-related inquiries, please reach out toshop@premierlacrosseleague.com and a team member will get back to you within 1 business day. 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. Duggan put up fantastic rookie numbers coming out of Cornell in 2020, as he proved he could be a very valuable two-way midfielder. General Manger Bob Hamley and Head Coach Tracey Kelusky added 16 players to their roster in addition to acquiring two 2021 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. TRADE MACHINE. Cannons Mock Expansion Draft Update - PLL Protections Are In. 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. Cannons LC: G Nick Marrocco, Boston Cannons, 2020 Stats: 54 saves at 51% (13.5 per game), 12.5 GAA. We also wouldnt be completely shocked if any of them heard their names called on Thursday. Notable Unprotected: A Dylan Maltz, M Max Tuttle. Reigning SSDM of the Year Ty Warner is gone as he pursues a career in medicine (which is awesome), so the Whipsnakes need another elite defensive midfielder as they look for their third straight title. Atlas LC: A Mark Cockerton, Boston Cannons. 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. However, Randy Staats is too good for the Waterdogs to pass on and they draft him at #4 to help reshape an offense that struggled last year. Lee went undrafted in my first mock draft, but thats not happening second time around. However, if you dont like to read, you could always listen to our latest podcast episode as well. Bell can play short stick or long pole and is a versatile option here. In an effort to keep the draft realistic, we were able to make pre-draft trades . 33 votes, 19 comments. Here are the results: Tickets Careers Contact Us Media Credentials. Costabile has also played close defense during his pro career, which makes him a versatile option that Stags is looking for. Toggle Dark Mode. After snagging the best SSDM on the planet, the grab a talented young defenseman in Michael Rexrode. Whipsnakes LC: A/M Colin Heacock, Chesapeake Bayhawks. . M: John Haus, Jake Bernhardt, Mike Chanenchuk, Tyler Warner, Max Tuttle, D/LSM: Tim Muller, Matt Dunn, Michael Ehrhardt, Bryce Young, M: Jeremy Sieverts, Joe LoCascio, Joe McCallion, TJ Comizio, A: Grant Ament, Will Manny, Marcus Holman, M: Tom Schreiber, Ryan Ambler, Christian Mazzone, Dominque Alexander, Tyler Pfister, D/LSM: Matt McMahon, Scott Ratliff, Eli Gobrecht, Mike Simon, M: Josh Currier, Joey Sankey, Mark McNeil, Ian MacKay, A: Rob Pannell, Eric Law, Chris Cloutier, Ryan Brown, M: Connor Buczek, Bryan Costabile, John Crawley, Joel Tinney, Jake Richard, Romar Dennis, M: Paul Rabil, Kevin Unterstein, Jeremy Thompson, D/LSM: Austin Pifani, Craig Chick, Kyle Hartzell, Callum Robinson, A: Josh Byrne, Curtis Dickson, Austin Staats, M: Eric Scott, Dhane Smith, Sergio Salcido, Mark Glicini, Jake Frocarro, Pat Resch, D/LSM: Jack Rowlett, Jarrod Neumann, Dan Coates, Troy Reh, D/LSM: Tyson Bell, Jason Noble, Matt Rees, A: Jordan Wolf, Justin Guterding, Matt Gaudet, M: Ned Crotty, Will Haus, John Ranagan, Sam Duggan, Jesse King, Jordan MacIntosh, D/LSM: Jesse Bernhardt, Reece Eddy, Jake Pulver, D/LSM: Donny Moss, James Barclay, Michael Manley, Eli Salama, A: Ryder Garnsey, Matt Kavanagh, Jules Heningburg, M: Myles Jones, Jack Near, Sergio Perkovic, Pat Harbeson, Brent Adams, D/LSM: Eddy Glazener, Garrett Epple, Finn Sullivan, John Sexton, M: Kyle Harrison, Nick Ossello, Tyler Dunn, Joe Walters, A: Kieran McCardle, Ryan Drenner, Christian Cuccinello, M: Ben McIntosh, Connor Kelly, Zach Currier, Drew Snider, Steve DeNapoli, D/LSM: BJ Grill, Ryland Rees, Noah Richard, Chris Sabia. It's every lacrosse's nerd big opportunity - let's play GM. 2021 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft 1 of 3 Derek Leung/Getty Images 1. After playing alongside talented veterans Mike Manley and Jesse Bernhardt in 2020, Pulver might be ready to take the next step for the Cannons in 2021. The good news for Redwoods is that only three players can be taken by coach Quirk, but these losses are going to hurt. I also have the Archers picking up one of my favorite players in the draft, Challen Rogers. 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). Also, Tom Rigney was one of the best defenders in the MLL tournament last season, and Chrome still have his rights, if they protect him. The reigningthree-time NLL Defensive Player of the Year will fit in nicely with the Archers defense, particuraly after they lost Curtis Corley to Cannons LC in the PLL Expansion Draft. Odds Enabled. There are a lot of midfielders on this roster, but only so many can be protected. 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. At short-stick defensive midfield, there are several great options with Carlson Milikin, Charlie Hayes, Mark Ellis and Pat Aslanian standing out as guys who will likely get a look during the waiver wire period. Brodie Merrill is a very experienced player who is nearing the end of his professional career. Its possible that they target a long pole with this pick or the previous one, but with the other talent available it feels like a bit of a waste. Thats not happening. TRADE MACHINE. 4. 2023 PLL Collegiate Draft Trades & Notes: 05/10/22 - [2] ATLAS LC: have traded the 11th and 24th overall picks to Cannons LC in exchange for Cannons LC's 2023 first round pick. Although hes young, I thought they might have gone with Miles Thompson here as the third attackman. The 2021 PLL season will begin June 4 with the championship game currently scheduled to take place September 19. Hes a more direct slasher who will draw slides and create havoc from up top, and can also be a nightmare to stop on inverts. Pulver, like teammate Eddy, also turned heads last summer. Cookie Notice LOGIN. The draft will take place on ESPNU as a part of the PLL's new sponsorship deal with ESPN. 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. (Podcast Episode 2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I love this pick, especially now that Brent Adams is officially a Cannon. Cannons LC: A Lyle Thompson, Chesapeake Bayhawks. On March 11, the Cannons Lacrosse Club will conduct their expansion draft and on March 25, the entire league will participate in an entry draft for former MLL players. The league's previous expansion team, the Vegas Golden Knights, is exempt from this draft. 6. This will be the second former Cannon that I have CoachQuirk grabbing after taking Zach Goodrich sixth overall. Having now three face-off guys who know the PLL rules and are used to them will be huge out of the gate. The two attackman lit it up for the Terps during their time in college, but I think Heacocks transition as a dual threat in the pro game makes him a perfect candidate to replace the hole at midfield left by Max Tuttle. PLL MOCK DRAFT SEASON IS HERE. The headliner of this potential 2023 PLL draft class is on the defensive end, where shutdown artists Will Bowen and Gavin Adler will be plug and play guys from the start. This was a painful cut for Redwoods, but a massive gain for Cannons. 2020 Stats: 5G, 1A; 17% shooting, 12GB, 2CT. After injuries have kept him out for multiple years now, the former MLL All-Star and Team USA goalie could be a very intriguing option for the Cannons between the pipes. Brodie Merrill is an important piece, but given his advanced age, who knows how much longer he can contribute, so his place on the unprotected list makes sense. Toggle Dark Mode. The first marquee event of the Premier Lacrosse League off-season is officially done and dusted. Archers have lacked two-way play for much of the last two seasons, but Rogers can be a real weapon in that department. Buczek on his day is the biggest threat from two-point range in the league. The other big name excluded from my list is goalie Dillon Ward. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In the past few days, some coaches have tipped their hands, while others have kept their plans closer to the chest. Hes built for this type of team. So, lets blindly charge forward and predict the future. 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. 5. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com. Whipsnakes LC: SSDM Isaiah Davis-Allen, Chesapeake Bayhawks, This pick just feels right. Atlas LC: SSDM Zach Goodrich, Boston Cannons. The big question is will Archers protect both goalies. You can never have too many spot-up shooters, especially when you predict a lot of early slides to your All-Star attackman in Most likely Thompson. With the NHL's 2021 trade deadline fading into history and the playoffs approaching, the focus shifts toward the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs commencing in May. Ive finally come around. 2021 Expansion Draft Results - Premier Lacrosse League 2021 Expansion Draft Results By PLL | Mar 11, 2021 Tweet Cannons LC head coach Sean Quirk has made his 18 Expansion Draft picks. Exclusive Content License & Submission Policy. Sankey hasnt had a great PLL career through two season, failing to settle in with Redwoods before converting to midfield with Archers. Please note that our phone lines are for ticketing and general inquiries only. Waterdogs LC: G Sean Sconone, Connecticut Hammerheads, 2020 Stats: 76 saves at 57% (15.2 per game), 11.4 GAA. The Atlas are in need of a veteran presence after trading almost all of their vets away this offseason, and Abbott can serve that role while also being one of the best short-stick defenders in the league. Hugh Crance and Larken Kemp are ok, and Garrett Epple can fill in a pinch, but Redwoods could use another top shelf LSM. Premier League Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse merged. 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). For this expansion mock draft, Ill be listing players in order by position. There is plenty of dust to settle before the PLL can start its first season as the sole face of pro field lacrosse. You can read version 1 here, but I think this version is in much better shape. The Cornell head coach was elite in 2019 but fell off hard in the Championship Series (decent 7 points but a rough 11% shooting percentage). Abbott may be on the older side, but the 4 time champion is still a big time player. Created By: eazy_duz_it. Even after the Expansion Draft, nothing should change at the top spot, so Ill just say repeat what I said last time. Hes not particularly great at anything, but hes also not particularly bad at anything either. Do the Whipsnakes need help at attack? I have Tommy Palasek joining an already loaded Archers offense in the final round. Hosts: Chris Cotter, Ryan Boyle, and Paul Carcaterra, Pick 2: Acquired by Atlas LC from Cannons LC on February 28, 2021 in a trade for Paul Rabil, Pick 6: Acquired by Chaos LC from Waterdogs LC on April 30, 2021 in a trade for Dillon Ward, Pick 11: Acquired by Atlas LC from Redwoods LC on February 11, 2021 in a trade for Rob Pannell, Pick 18: Acquired by Archers LC from Cannons LC on February 3, 2022 in a trade for Stephen Kelly, Pick 20: Acquired by Whipsnakes LC from Cannons LC on February 9, 2022 in a trade for Ryan Tierney, Pick 23: Acquired by Cannons LC from Whipsnakes LC on February 9, 2022 along with Ryan Tierney, Pick 24: Acquired by Atlas LC from Chaos LC on April 30, 2021 in exchange for Chris Cloutier, Pick 26: Acquired by Whipsnakes LC from Cannons LC on February 9, 2022 in a trade for Ryan Tierney, Pick 29: Acquired by Archers LC from Cannons LC on February 3, 2022 in a trade for Stephen Kelly (after being acquired by Cannons LC from Atlas LC on March 29, 2021 in a trade for Brent Adams), Tickets Careers Contact Us Media Credentials. His two-way game is tailor-made for the PLLs shorter field and shot clock, and through two years hes been an elite midfielder for Redwoods. My favorite three picks of the second round are the Chrome adding electric finisher Ryan Lee, who would pair great with a number of Chrome attackers, Whipsnakes adding veteran attackman Mark Cockerton, who can be another weapon at Jim Stagnittas disposal, and the versatile Dylan Molloy, who could improve an already loaded Chaos attack. Flash contributors Noah Landes, Jordan Johnson, and Liam Kelly watched the draft live and were able to offer their respective takes on each of the 18 players selected by the Cannons in the Expansion 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. This pick will become a second round pick if Cannons LC appear in the 2022 . It's every lacrosse's nerd big opportunity - let's play GM. Coates isnt an elite defenseman, but hes an experienced player who could help the younger core of defenders from this draft. Wednesday night's draft allowed Sean Quirk coach of the expansion Cannons LC to select 18 players to begin constructing his squad. Seattle must choose a minimum of 20 players under contract for the 2021-22 regular season and those with an aggregate Expansion Draft value that is between 60-100 percent of the prior. He was one of the catalysts for Chaos in 2019, as he and Jarrod Neuman optimized their transition, two-pointer style. Jacksonville Jaguars. There are cornerstone pieces on this team already, including Zach Currier and Kieran McArdle, but I expect there to be changes coming into 2021. Brent Adams is another former Cannon who will be making a return to his old team. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Waterdogs were the leagues new toy in 2020, but they didnt quite put on a show in year one.