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. Unterstein isnt a bad player he was playing for Team USA at the World Games just a few seasons ago but hes definitely past his best. Coach Nat St. Laurent decided to protect captain Kyle Harrison and leave two-way force Brent Adams unprotected. Some mock drafts have Goodrich falling into the late 1st round/early 2nd round. Thanks for reading. With that being said, this move could signify Andy Copelans intentions to an elite attackman in the draft, potentially Chris Gray of North Carolina. Atlas LC: A Mark Cockerton, Boston Cannons. Yet, we differed on several other picks. Chris Bates has rolled with a rotation of Adams and Ghitelman since late 2019 but will he prioritize that unit? Oh boy. Sconone is arguably the best goalie in the world, right up there with Blaze Riorden in pure shot stopping ability, and will elevate an already good Waterdogs defense. Class is coming back from a knee injury fully healthy could be a weapon operating from the midfield alongside the Cannons attack. 9. In a draft, teams take turns selecting from a pool of eligible players. 15. Project blow-up Atlas is fully underway. Of the unprotected crop, Michael Kraus is the biggest surprise to me. The NHL will be getting a 32nd team for the 2021-22 season when the Seattle Kraken make their debut. Both were excellent last year, but with the return of Joel White, itd be foolish to protect three long-stick middies. 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. Pulver, like teammate Eddy, also turned heads last summer. Refresh the page, check. Were going to keep those rules for the sake of argument, but keep in mind, its possible that number could be different this time around. Hes one of the best pure cover defenders in the world, something that Chrome need. The defense has to be kept together. The 2021 PLL season will begin June 4 with the championship game currently scheduled to take place September 19. Without Ryan Brown, Atlas have a need for offball shooters in their offense. Coach Quirk doubles up on young Chrome defenders. Two-way midfielders and SSDMs in general are a hot commodity in the PLL, and after grabbing Brent Adams, Sean Quirk can grab another versatile midfielder. With our player pool established, its time to go about selecting the [], Last week, Premier League Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse merged, turning the Boston Cannons into Cannons Lacrosse Club as the eighth PLL outfit and casting tons of questions around the professional field lacrosse world. Redwoods LC: LSM CJ Costabile, Chesapeake Bayhawks, 2020 Stats: 3 G (2 Two-Pointers), 2 A, 14 GB, 40% FO. I opted to punt on the goaltender position in my mock expansion draft. FORUMS. REGISTER. There are really only a handful of guys that I expect Atlas to actually build around going forward: Cade Van Raaphorst and Brian Costabile. The first domino of an unprecedently busy Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) draft season is upon us: Protected Rosters. Walters is a clutch midfielder who will generate offense. Mannis is one of the best at that position coming over and adds great value in transition and on the faceoff wing. 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. Rabil needs a fresh team to start after a dreadful 2020, and headlines the newest PLL franchise. There are a lot of midfielders on this roster, but only so many can be protected. I have Tommy Palasek joining an already loaded Archers offense in the final round. The Atlas would be thrilled to land a defender who led the MLL in caused turnovers in 2018 (pre-PLL) and 2020. Another veteran who will do whatever Coach Quirk asks of him defensively. Sankey is a firecracker of a midfielder with proven experience. This plus a few retirements left Jim Stagnitta almost no hard decisions when it came to his protected roster. Drew Simoneau will be a lock to make the roster so it will be a high-profile battle between Kelly and Fowler at training camp. 2020 Stats: 17 GB, 2 CT, 1 Two-Pointer, 1 A. This mightve been the toughest roster to call in the whole league. 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. But were not included in any board room discussions, so 11 is the best we have to go on right now. 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. 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. Coach Ben Rubeor is making HIS roster, not the leagues roster, so I expect many key players to be dumped before the first game of the season. The Cannons have an excellent foundation to build upon with a legit top 3 player in the game., 2. Last mock draft also saw the Waterdogs land Sconone, but this time they grab him 16 spots later. Chrome LC: A Ryan Lee, Denver Outlaws. He will terror opposing offenses when he returns to the field this summer. Chaos LC: D Warren Jeffrey, Chesapeake Bayhawks. A new take on the fastest game on two feet. This was the first roster I saw, and it was one of the most surprising. Notable Unprotected: A Miles Thompson, M Deemer Class, SSDM Tyson Bell, LSM Troy Reh, FO Tommy Kelly, D Dan Coates. He had a statistically mediocre bubble performance in 2020, but hes an elite initiator from midfield. Holman was great, but it may be time to move on. A mock expansion draft serves an interesting thought exercise. McNamara finished in the MLLs Top 20 in points the year prior to the founding of the PLL, was a member of the 2017 Tim Soudan-led Rattlers team and has proven to be one of the most prolific shooters from range at the midfield. The rich stay rich. We. You can read version 1 here, but I think this version is in much better shape. Atlas LC: D Michael Rexrode, 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. 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. I think Chris Aslanian is a huge sleeper in this draft and I have the Archers taking him with the plan to run him from the midfield. 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. He should provide great competition for Simeanou and now Tommy Kelly. The talent joining the league this spring is truly incredible. While Bernhardt and White are the only truly elite poles on the roster, most everyone else has shown signs of quality as well. Currier, a guy I had taken in my personal mock, is the ultimate team guy. For more information, please see our 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. Coates isnt an elite defenseman, but hes an experienced player who could help the younger core of defenders from this draft. Sound Of Hockey Mock Expansion Draft #1 by John Barr | Feb 25, 2021 | 12 comments For the last three months, the Sound Of Hockey team has been poring over NHL rosters, sizing up prospects, sharing our best estimates on the Expansion Draft protected lists, and identifying potential Seattle Kraken players to monitor. He was one of the catalysts for Chaos in 2019, as he and Jarrod Neuman optimized their transition, two-pointer style. . In the previous expansion draft, teams were allowed to protect 11 players each. This pick should be a lock unless Zach Goodrich is here or Randall is gone. Waterdogs lost Brodie Merrill and I did not mock them drafting a replacement. Draft Class: 2023. . 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. Class, injured last year, is still one of the best shooters in the league and will find open spaces to let it fly. I dont know if I expect him to go unprotected given his stature, importance in the locker room, and production in 2019, but there are arguably more valuable contributors to protect. The leagues busiest offseason yet, with another expansion team and an influx of players from what once was Major League Lacrosse, is underway and beyond the early trade shenanigans, the first step is the Expansion Draft. Waterdogs LC: A/M Dan Bucaro, Denver Outlaws. Having now three face-off guys who know the PLL rules and are used to them will be huge out of the gate. 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. Joe Walters (M - Redwoods) People forget Walters was one of the best midfielders in 2019. 14. After snagging the best SSDM on the planet, the grab a talented young defenseman in Michael Rexrode. 1 a ; ; . With Rexrode, Goodrich, Craig Chick, and Cade Van Raaphorst, Atlas would have an elite young defense that can anchor their team for a decade. Furthermore, some big-name players like Graeme Hossack, Dylan Molloy and Kevin Crowley have signed with the league just days before the draft. The best short-stick-defensive midfielders available in Zach Goodrich and Isaiah Davis-Allen go to the Cannons and Whipsnakes at #6 and #7 respectfully. My only concern is the fact that they could be building a defense around an older vet who may have one to two years left. Thousands of MLBTR readers have. Pifani will be apart of a unit that plays with a chip on their shoulder. Adler has been a star in the MLL since replacing Kelly in Denver back in 2018. Waterdogs isnt a seamless fit, as they already have an abundance of attacking options, but he could add a lot to this team, especially running out of the box. If I was mocking what I expect to happen, maybe Mark Cockerton or Bryce Wasserman is a better call here, but Andrew Kew is a better pickup than either. 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. First theres the need. 17. Its possible that Rubeor could look to the college draft for this role, potentially targeting Hofstras Ryan Tierney, but Cockerton can be one of the few veteran leaders on an otherwise young team. 23. Hes not as dynamic as Gobrecht or McMahon, the former Maryland Terrapin has shown he can be a contributor for an elite defensive unit. Duggan joined Chrome after four years at Cornell and established himself as a capable professional during the Championship series. He is the best goalie available and the Cannons will look to add another via the entry or college draft. Shawn Williams and the team's staff will be able to shape the future of their franchise with the 14 picks tonight, and there could be some additional deals to come from this draft. Gaffney, who has won 684 of 1074 career faceoffs with 399 groundballs, is Lehigh's first PLL draft pick. Here's a breakdown of what rules Seattle must follow for Wednesday's expansion draft. The other somewhat controversial decision was to protect Eli Salama over Reece Eddy. Odds Enabled. 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. He showed last year he still has something to add on the field, and with the young core of defenders, hed be a great leader, much like he was last year. 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. Something important to note about this expansion draft is that not all of these players are going to contribute to the Cannons. 2018-2022 Premier Lacrosse League. There is plenty of dust to settle before the PLL can start its first season as the sole face of pro field lacrosse. Hes also one of the top young players in the world and has great chemistry with Lyle Thompson after two years with the Bayhawks. The 2022 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Draft is just four days away. PLL Mock Entry Draft. Atlas dont need another defensive mid per se, but Goodrich is a defensive anchor that they can build around now and for the future. In the past few days, some coaches have tipped their hands, while others have kept their plans closer to the chest. Jack Kellys status is also worth pointing out. Odds Enabled. Toggle Dark Mode. Another former Bayhawks veteran I want to see drafted is CJ Costabile. There is plenty of dust to settle before the PLL can start its first season as the sole face of pro [], Copyright at Laxallstars.com Grow the Game, Cannons Mock Expansion Draft Update PLL Protections Are In, PLL Expansion Draft 2021 Protections Projections. Cockerton will seamlessly replace Brown in Ben Rubeors offense as a pure lefty sniper. I think that it's inevitable that the PLL will reach nine teams by the 2022 season. Greg Gurelian called it. He has two-way abilities and will bring a lot of flexibility to the team. There are, rightfully, a lot of SSDMs projected to go somewhere in this draft, but there doesnt seem to be much consensus on which middies will go. By Eric Duhatschek and Ryan S. Clark Apr 27, 2021 306 Ever since Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis assembled the bones of his hockey operations staff over the past year or so, they have. By: Topher Adams, February 17th, 2021 (IMG: PLL). Now, there is a chance Chaos target another defender; Graeme Hossack. Ive seen some folks that think the Waterdogs wont take an attackman, especially after trading for marksman Ryan Brown, but passing on Staats would be a mistake. The third round opens up with Coach Quirk reuniting with the keeper who he just won an MLL championship with in Nick Marrocco. After the Premier Lacrosse Leagues seven returning clubs released their protected rosters, we now have the expansion draft pool for Cannons Lacrosse Club to build their roster around. But after two PLL seasons with zero appearances, hes more than available. 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. If you want to read more about the protected rosters you can find that here, and without further ado, lets mock a draft. For the second straight year, Ryan Drenner is on the move in the Expansion Draft. A player that can be best described as comfortably average to this point in his career could see a turn up in his production on the field with the right defensive pieces around him. Required fields are marked *. He wasnt overly prolific in the MLL bubble, but he improved as the tournament went along and is maybe the best prospect in this pool. 01/18/22 - [1] CHAOS LC: have traded Jake Froccaro to Cannons LC for Andrew Kew and their third round pick in the 2023 PLL Collegiate Draft. The Redwoods make their first selection of the night and take former Denver Outlaw Mikie Schlosser. 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. View all posts by Topher Adams, Your email address will not be published. Expect Coach Quirk to add them or a few other members from his Boston Cannons team like Justin Pugal and James Fahey to his defense during the waiver wire period. Anaheim: Dylan Guenther, RW, Edmonton (WHL) 4.. In an effort to keep the draft realistic, we were able to make pre-draft trades . 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. Costabile has also played close defense during his pro career, which makes him a versatile option that Stags is looking for. 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. Atlas LC: LSM Kyle Pless, Denver Outlaws. Mock Draft (Entry Draft Simulator) Trade Machine (Trade Proposal Simulator) SEARCH. Waterdogs LC: G Sean Sconone, Connecticut Hammerheads, 2020 Stats: 76 saves at 57% (15.2 per game), 11.4 GAA. Add in Maryland No. Mock Expansion Draft 2021 Feel free to comment what you like, what you would change, and any other questions! At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. 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. 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. He compliments the big names well! Enough about who their not taking, how about who they are? Thats by no fault of his own, as hes a superstar who can light it up in the PLL, its just hard to see him fitting in elsewhere. To replace their 2019 second round pick, Archers should target the 2019 MLL Defensive Player of The Year, Liam Byrnes. Who better to take than the reigning two-time MLL Goalie of the Year in Sean Sconone? Of these calls, deciding between LSMs Eli Salama and Reece Eddy will be incredibly difficult. Created By: eazy_duz_it. Stover has yet to truly be tested at the pro level having been drafted to back up Kyle Bernlohr. Both were excellent new additions to a revitalized Chrome team, but with the likely return of Joel White, they couldnt justify protecting three LSMs. He will help the Cannons find an identity and his veteran presence make him the first overall pick. Blog . Always hustling, we strive to present the most up-to-date experience all in one place. MOCK-DRAFT. Its worth noting that he isnt the pure two-way threat like Adams, but could absolutely give you good minutes at SSDM. "On #ProLacrosseTalk, @HuttonJackson discusses how @4Hoss18's addition to @PremierLacrosse could shake up the #PLLEntryDraft. Brent Adams in many ways embodies the PLL. Expansion Draft Options: Jamaal Williams, Breshad Perriman, Tyrell Crosby, Da'Shawn Hand, John Penisini, Will Harris, Jalen Reeves-Maybin Selections: Tyrell Crosby, Da'Shawn Hand Bears Protected Offense: Andy Dalton, Allen Robinson, David Montgomery, Darnell Mooney, Cody Whitehair, James Daniels, Cole Kmet When a team selects a player, the team receives exclusive rights to sign that player to a contract, and no other team in the league may sign the player. Hes one of the top offensive long poles in the league, with good vision and excellent shooting range. Curtis Corley seems like a player that could benefit from the leadership and experience of his teammate Brodie Merrill. Hes also an option at LSM, adding depth behind Scott Ratliff and Mike Simon. All three players are in their early 30s, which is why we they ultimately fell off our boards, but the odds that Matthews lands on a roster this summer are round 99% and the physicality and past athletic achievements of both Thul and Hogan make them prime candidates to make a roster as well. With the offensive talent coming to the league and Waterdogs high draft picks, I expect coach Copelan to prioritize his defense in the expansion process. All Rights Reserved. Investors include The Chernin Group, The Raine . Alright, folks, lets do this one more time, shall we? John Sexton is one of the best LSMs in the world, but hes really all they have at that spot. Draft picks acquired via trade With that versatility and his age, hes another great depth piece. Notable Unprotected: A Clarke Petterson, M Brent Adams, M Joe Walters, G Jack Kelly. Enough with the introduction, NHL Trade Rumors 2021 Mock Expansion Draft: Nashville Predators Exempt: Eeli Tolvanen Protected F: Filip Forsberg, Viktor Arvidsson, Calle Jarnkrok, Luke Kunin D: Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Ellis, Dante Fabbro G: Juuse Saros Kraken select: LW Tanner Jeannot Losing Curtis Corley is a big loss, but that was expected. Many of their pieces showed flashes, but few solidified their place as contributors. Press SUBSCRIBE to make sure you don't miss a video!Ready to represent your team at school or work? With the last pick in the draft, I have Coach Towers taking Shayne Jackson. 11. Cannons LC: A Lyle Thompson, Chesapeake Bayhawks. All Rights Reserved. Max Tuttle is the first Whip to be taken in this draft. . Fields is still one of the most talented players in the game and will benefit in having a fresh slate. 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). With 240 training camp spots up for grabs, you can expect a dozen or so of the players who go undrafted Thursday to find a starting role this summer. With Paul Rabil and Lyle Thompson drawing the majority of the attention through the midline, expect to see Adams benefit. Head coach Sean Quirk got the first chance to add the bulk of his roster on Thursday through the 2021 PLL Expansion Draft. While Hossacks addition shifted my mock a bit, I still have Dan Bucaro going to the Atlas at #3 and Liam Byrnes getting scooped up by Chrome LC. Pro Lacrosse Talk was created by Adam Moore and Hutton Jackson, two former NCAA athletes and lifetime lacrosse fans who recognized the need for a platform devoted solely to professional lacrosse. He had already done his first bit of business earlier in the off-season, acquiring star midfielder Paul Rabil from Atlas. The one exception to that is Max Tuttle. TRADE MACHINE. He could step into the lefty attack spot if needed as well. Thanks for reading. Crance is the lone defender left unprotected by the Woods, but he is more than capable of being a PLL starter. 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. 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). fantasy mock draft 2.0 NOTES: This is a non-keeper mock draft with standard categories (goals, assists, plus/minus, power-play points, shots on goal, hits for skaters; wins, goals-against average . With that being said, very few of these moves particularly shocked me. Mock Expansion Draft: Predicting the Kraken's selections John Matisz, Josh Gold-Smith 1yr ago Getty Images Now that protected lists have been made public ahead of Wednesday's NHL expansion. In comes Schreibers Toronto Rock teammate Challen Rogers. 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.