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. 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. 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 He was one of the catalysts for Chaos in 2019, as he and Jarrod Neuman optimized their transition, two-pointer style. Max Tuttle is the only player I see potentially getting picked by the Cannons. Class is coming back from a knee injury fully healthy could be a weapon operating from the midfield alongside the Cannons attack. Buffalo Sabres Owen Power. A number of strong defenders go off my board in the second round in addition to the first goalie taken. 2020 Stats: 5G, 1A; 17% shooting, 12GB, 2CT. With the Premier Lacrosse Leagues Expansion Draft firmly in the rearview and the Entry Draft only FIVE DAYS AWAY, its time for me to drop my second mock draft. 1 a ; ; . I almost mocked this last time, but couldnt fully talk myself into it. The Waterdogs have a lot of depth on offense, but they lack high end talent. Ahead of the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, some of The Hockey Writers' finest put together a mock draft of our own. 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. Please note that our phone lines are for ticketing and general inquiries only. Read more. This is the most telegraphed move in this entire draft. TRADE MACHINE. To replace their 2019 second round pick, Archers should target the 2019 MLL Defensive Player of The Year, Liam Byrnes. Its a tough decision and I probably wouldve had it reversed but somebody had to be unprotected. 2021 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Early-round selections It is important to use the early rounds to build a solid foundation for your fantasy football. The Redwoods shouldnt draft a faceoff man in the Entry Draft. With Paul Rabil and Lyle Thompson drawing the majority of the attention through the midline, expect to see Adams benefit. Another veteran who will do whatever Coach Quirk asks of him defensively. To fill that void they pickup the best FO athlete in this draft, Max Adler. An expansion draft has already been declared for 2021, and a plan is coming for how now-former MLL players can enter the PLL. Alright, folks, lets do this one more time, shall we? As the league rules force players to miss a draw after violations, this will be of high importance for Coach Quirk. He had a great 2019 season with the champion Bayhawks and will bring experience and two-way ability to the Archers. 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. Theyre an elite unit with great chemistry between them. 2018-2022 Premier Lacrosse League. One thing is for sure, the cannons will have a defensive leader for the yearbut what about 2022 and beyond? The Toronto Rock captains versatility will fit in nicely with Coach Chris Batess squad. The league was founded by the American professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil and his brother Mike Rabil. 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. Jack Kelly at one point had a case for best goalie in the world. Hes far from a bad faceoff specialist, hovering around 50% in his PLL career, but even if they lost him to expansion, Max Adler, Alex Woodall and TD Ierlan are all potential options in the Entry and Collegiate drafts. Drenner had a disappointing 2020 campaign but will bounce back in 2021. NHL Mock Expansion Draft 2021: Carey Price, Vladimir Tarasenko headline Seattle Kraken picks | Sporting News OTT NSH 10:30a -135 DET DAL 11:00a -190 FLA TB 1:30p -125 CGY TOR 4:00p -160. Currier burst onto the scene last summer and will be one of the top offensive options for the Cannons. At the back of the minds of 30. 10. This is one of the largest, and deepest, rosters in the league, so there were always going to be some tough decisions. In an effort to keep the draft realistic, we were able to make pre-draft trades . 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. Who are some of the best available players for Cannons LC in our mock expansion draft? LOGIN. Another no brainer here. Spread between three professional leagues, Brodie Merrill will now have suited up for 13 teams. Want to see more PLL content like this? Not only will Merrill bring great leadership, he also is capable of playing at a high level and has something to prove in 2021. The former Bayhawksrange will come in handy for Rubeors revampedoffense. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. REGISTER. Sean Quirk has talked about bringing the band back together and trying to get a lot of MLL Cannons on this roster. The league's inaugural season debuted on June 1, 2019, and included a 14-week tour-based schedule taking place in 12 major-market cities. Whipsnakes LC: SSDM Isaiah Davis-Allen, Chesapeake Bayhawks, This pick just feels right. Molloys status had been up in the air up until Monday when he officially signed with the league, which is why he hasnt appeared on many mocks, but I think hes too good for Coach Andy Towers to pass on. 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. He will terror opposing offenses when he returns to the field this summer. I expect a big bounce back from the Cornell head coach in 2021. 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. Warren Jeffrey is another pole getting a lot of love leading up to the draft and since the Waterdogs went with an offensive guy in the first round, I have them taking Moose in round two. FR. . He could get a bigger role with the Cannons! Chaos LC: D Warren Jeffrey, Chesapeake Bayhawks. 1 pick in the Premier Lacrosse League.Teat joins the likes of Lyle Thompson and Kevin Crowley as players picked No. Aslanian is a lights out shooter and can play all over the field. 2020 Stats: 2G, 3A, 1 Two-Pointer; 11% shooting, The Connor Buczek-Paul Rabil midfield wasnt great in 2020. He is the best goalie available and the Cannons will look to add another via the entry or college draft. In goal, as it is facing off, you have to ride the hot guy and Stover could very well be that guy for the Cannons. This was the first roster I saw, and it was one of the most surprising. Furthermore, some big-name players like Graeme Hossack, Dylan Molloy and Kevin Crowley have signed with the league just days before the draft. 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. . RSS Feed Instagram Instagram Twitter One of the best players in 2019, Fields was benched in 2020. In the past few days, some coaches have tipped their hands, while others have kept their plans closer to the chest. 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. Oregon's resident Moon Bear, Ryder is a member of the Portland Voodoo and the Rip City Riot. In comes Schreibers Toronto Rock teammate Challen Rogers. Connor Buczek (M - Atlas) The big Canadian isnt as gifted offensively as McIntosh or Currier, but hell do in a pinch. CJ Costabile is an all around menace who will be a perfect fit in the transition heavy PLL.. 20. 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. You have to, right? For one, hes a lefty offensive player, something the Cannons have failed to secure in the Expansion Draft. Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is an American professional field lacrosse league, composed of 8 teams. . The Kraken must draft a minimum of 14 forwards, nine. 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. You can read our first three drafts (after 2018-19, 2019-20 seasons, and halfway through 2020-21) in the hyperlinks linked to the seasons. That likely wont hurt the Whipsnakes too bad, especially with the pair of former Terrapin midfielders waiting in the entry draft. Cannons LC: A Lyle Thompson, Chesapeake Bayhawks. Add in Maryland No. 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. The big names missing from this list are attackman Connor Fields and Miles Thompson. With that said, lets get started. 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 protection of Kelly also means they had to leave key defensive contributors Mike Simon and Curtis Corley unprotected, a potential hit to their elite defensive core. 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. Reh is a very talented player and will be a heavy favorite to rejoin fellow former Lizard Paul Rabil with the Cannons. FORUMS. Chrome LC: D Ben Randall, New York Lizards. With the last pick in the draft, I have Coach Towers taking Shayne Jackson. 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. After the Premier Lacrosse League's seven returning clubs released their protected rosters, we now have the expansion draft pool for Cannons Lacrosse Club to build their roster around. Press SUBSCRIBE to make sure you don't miss a video!Ready to represent your team at school or work? The Waterdogs were the leagues new toy in 2020, but they didnt quite put on a show in year one. His versatility and athleticism make him an elite player, and hes a near lock to join the Cannons, something I dont know if you couldve said about Harrison. Both were excellent last year, but with the return of Joel White, itd be foolish to protect three long-stick middies. 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. 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.