Like Pifani, Chick is a young defender who will continue to grow. Chime in on Twitter and Instagram! John Sexton is one of the best LSMs in the world, but hes really all they have at that spot. Sankey hasnt had a great PLL career through two season, failing to settle in with Redwoods before converting to midfield with Archers. Now, there is a chance Chaos target another defender; Graeme Hossack. To replace their 2019 second round pick, Archers should target the 2019 MLL Defensive Player of The Year, Liam Byrnes. Leaving Adam Ghittelman unprotected isnt a terrible call, but with how much Chris Bates likes their two-goalie system, its certainly a gamble, just like last season. Head coach Sean Quirk got the first chance to add the bulk of his roster on Thursday through the 2021 PLL Expansion Draft. Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is an American professional field lacrosse league, composed of 8 teams. It's a matter of WHEN Ghitelman is selected, not IF. 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. Each position group on the field needs a strong leader to help operate that position group, and the Cannons are getting that coach on the field with Merrill. He compliments the big names well! There are the obvious answers in Ament and Schreiber plus their defensive core but things disintegrate outside of that. 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 Randall has also covered the likes of Lyle Thompson and Matt Rambo during his pro and college career and would make an immediate impact on the Atlas. Not a very heavy turnover machine, but also a guy that will most certainly hold his own, I think the cannons got a great defensive piece that they can fix and forget about with Corley. 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. Pulver, like Corley, is a younger defender whos shown promise in his brief professional career. When: Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm ET With that said, lets get started. 13. Drenner had a disappointing 2020 campaign but will bounce back in 2021. I love this pick, especially now that Brent Adams is officially a Cannon. Although he had a down season in 2020, the Iroquois Nationals star is one of the most dynamic and physical playmakers around. 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. He writes about lacrosse when he's not coaching it, and when he can be dragged away from his PlayStation. 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. The Waterdogs were the leagues new toy in 2020, but they didnt quite put on a show in year one. Here are the results: Tickets Careers Contact Us Media Credentials. 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. The talent joining the league this spring is truly incredible. 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. The 2020 PLL College Draft will take place on May 13 at 7pm ET and we can all watch via NBC Sports Network. "Graeme Hossack would be an upgrade on any defense. CJ Costabile is an all around menace who will be a perfect fit in the transition heavy PLL.. 20. 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. Expansion rules dictate the Kraken must choose at least 20 players who are under contract for next season. 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. Like McClancy, Duggan will help defensively and in transition and will look to improve upon a solid rookie season. Fwiw, I wouldnt go after Marrocco, trading for Dillon Ward or drafting Sean Sconone would be a much better move imo, but Quirk knows and trusts Marrocco, and will almost certainly keep his guy in navy blue this summer. 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. I hope Gleason proves me wrong here because he did play well at Notre Dame and has the potential to play a similar role as a smaller lefty, crafty guy like Matt Kavanaugh. Jesse Bernhardt is an elite defender, Mike Manley is still good, but Randall will become the surefire number one cover guy that Chrome have been lacking since the league began. Who are some of the best available players for Cannons LC in our mock expansion draft? The North Carolina defensive coordinator would add tougness, versatility (he played all three defensive positions last year), and leadership to the Cannons defensive midfield. Many of their pieces showed flashes, but few solidified their place as contributors. As the league rules force players to miss a draw after violations, this will be of high importance for Coach Quirk. REGISTER. Find out the 18 players Head Coach Sean Quirk selects to join the Cannons during the 2021 PLL Expansion Draft. The Redwoods make their first selection of the night and take former Denver Outlaw Mikie Schlosser. 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. Hes a talented young offensive player, and even though he wasnt elite in the MLL bubble, hes one of the top prospects on their roster. One of the best players in 2019, Fields was benched in 2020. The one exception to that is Max Tuttle. 03/30/21 - [11] REDWOODS LC: have traded Andrew Kew to Cannons LC for the 3rd Round 24th pick in the 2021 PLL Collegiate Draft. The Premier Lacrosse League powered by Ticketmaster will air its 2022 College Draft fueled by Gatorade, Exclusive Content License & Submission Policy. With an attack line of Staats-Brown-McArdle, Waterdogs offense will improve exponentially. FR. 9. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Design a site like this with WordPress.com. 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. A steady presence for the back to back champs, Carlson will work nicely with Fields. With a longer season, the Sacred Heart product could have a breakout year, possibly putting up eight-plus goals this season alone. Stover has yet to truly be tested at the pro level having been drafted to back up Kyle Bernlohr. Couldn't think of a better sidekick for eventual #1 entry draft pick Lyle Thompson. There are a lot of midfielders on this roster, but only so many can be protected. 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. 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. At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. Losing Curtis Corley is a big loss, but that was expected. A surprise breakout last year for the Chrome, Eddy was probably very close to being protected but Sean Quirk is ecstatic he's not. The former football player is not afraid to size anyone up but is also quick and skilled enough to scoop up ground balls and roll in transition, which is exactly what the PLL is designed for. Redwoods LC: M Mikie Schlosser, Denver Outlaws. While Bernhardt and White are the only truly elite poles on the roster, most everyone else has shown signs of quality as well. The 2021 PLL season will begin June 4 with the championship game currently scheduled to take place September 19. 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). By continuing to use this site, we will assume that you are happy with it. Tommy Kelly was probably going to be replaced regardless, but now hes officially off the roster, leaving a black hole at the faceoff position. But Gleason is young but Kirwan may have a plan for him that I'm not seeing right now. Consider me firmly on the Graeme Hossack is the best pole available train. The good news for Redwoods is that only three players can be taken by coach Quirk, but these losses are going to hurt. 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. 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. The big Canadian isnt as gifted offensively as McIntosh or Currier, but hell do in a pinch. Hes not particularly great at anything, but hes also not particularly bad at anything either. I think that it's inevitable that the PLL will reach nine teams by the 2022 season. Thanks for reading. After almost joining the PLL twice before, the Israel international is finally here, and Chaos will benefit greatly. This was the first roster I saw, and it was one of the most surprising. Holman was great, but it may be time to move on. Finn Sullivan could be left unprotected if Matt Landis is 100% coming back, but thats far from a guarantee with his military service. Coach Quirk doubles up on young Chrome defenders. Hes a physical force, something they desperately need after being manhandled by stronger attackmen like Zed Williams and Matt Rambo. 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. When Major League Baseball finally gets things together again, expansion is inevitable within the next decade. Max Tuttle is the first Whip to be taken in this draft. Bell can play short stick or long pole and is a versatile option here. Seattle: Matthew Beniers, C, Michigan 3. Some mock drafts have Goodrich falling into the late 1st round/early 2nd round. Draft Class: 2023. Hes also an option at LSM, adding depth behind Scott Ratliff and Mike Simon. ARMCHAIR-GM. Ive finally come around. Notable Unprotected: A Ryan Drenner, A Michael Kraus, A Ben Reeves, SSDM Kyle McClancy, D Brodie Merrill, FO Drew Simoneau. The Kevyn Adams regime began . Rabil needs a fresh team to start after a dreadful 2020, and headlines the newest PLL franchise. The Expansion Draft, coming on March 11th, will consist of 18 rounds. Adler has been a star in the MLL since replacing Kelly in Denver back in 2018. Head coach Sean Quirk got the first chance to add the bulk of his roster on Thursday through the 2021 PLL Expansion Draft. Hes one of the best pure cover defenders in the world, something that Chrome need. 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. 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. 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. 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. Pifani will be apart of a unit that plays with a chip on their shoulder. This is by far the biggest risk of the bunch, but potentially the biggest reward as well. Mock Draft (Entry Draft Simulator) Trade Machine (Trade Proposal Simulator) SEARCH. By: Topher Adams, March 2nd, 2021 (IMG: Albany). With the last pick in the draft, I have Coach Towers taking Shayne Jackson. 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. At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. The 2022 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Draft is just four days away. First theres the need. Mind you, he only got off 14 shots in the bubble?! 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. Redwoods LC: LSM CJ Costabile, Chesapeake Bayhawks, 2020 Stats: 3 G (2 Two-Pointers), 2 A, 14 GB, 40% FO. Is face-off by committee the new way of life in the PLL? REGISTER. 2021 NHL 1st-Round Mock Draft 1 of 3 Derek Leung/Getty Images 1. The 2020 MLL Offensive Player of The Year is one of the best goal scorers in the world, and will fill Matt Gaudets role in Chromes offense. Notable Unprotected: M Connor Buczek, SSDM Kevin Unterstein. Structure: 4 rounds, 8 picks per round Both were excellent last year, but with the return of Joel White, itd be foolish to protect three long-stick middies. 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. This was actually the last pick I made while working on this. 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. 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. 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. Comprehensive NFL Mock Draft Experience. Archers have been a top defensive team in the PLL these first two years, and Curtis Corley has been an underrated part of that success. (Podcast Episode 2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. How the PLL looked in 2020 is very different from how it will look in 2021 and beyond. Im still stunned hes available. He had already done his first bit of business earlier in the off-season, acquiring star midfielder Paul Rabil from Atlas. Duggan joined Chrome after four years at Cornell and established himself as a capable professional during the Championship series. Davis-Allen is one of the best SSDMs in the world and would seamlessly fit in with the Whipsnakes defense., 8. First Ben McIntosh left to Waterdogs, now Josh Currier is a Cannon. 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. Staats changes that. 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. The Kraken must draft a minimum of 14 forwards, nine. Exclusive Content License & Submission Policy. 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). This is not our first mock expansion draft for the 2021 Cannons, but it is the first one with actual information. All Rights Reserved. Going 55% in 2020, Simoneau is the best available FO guy. for fun pre deadline. Menu. This is one of the largest, and deepest, rosters in the league, so there were always going to be some tough decisions. The NHL will be getting a 32nd team for the 2021-22 season when the Seattle Kraken make their debut. Coates isnt an elite defenseman, but hes an experienced player who could help the younger core of defenders from this 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. Adams should be the first name on Quirks draft board. Atlas dont need another defensive mid per se, but Goodrich is a defensive anchor that they can build around now and for the future. Partnering him with Myles Jones and Sergio Perkovic would be an unfair trio for opposing defenses. Comment below who you think will be the #1 pick to win a free replica of that. Goodrich is the best pure SSDM in the world now that Ty Warner is retired. PLL MOCK DRAFT SEASON IS HERE. Also its worth noting the wealth of attacking talent coming into the league from the MLL and in the College Draft. The Expansion Draft, coming on March 11th, will consist of 18 rounds. Salama was a better threat in transition, showing some serious range with a great two-pointer early in the tournament. While Lyle has been a lock for the top spot since the merger, I only recently switched my stance on the #2 selection with the announcement that Graeme Hossack would be joining the PLL.