Grading the 2023 PLL College Draft
Before I get into this article, I want to leave this disclaimer; I have mixed feelings about draft grades. We only know the talent of a draft class once they step on the field. Whenever I see them for other pro sports, I think the guy writing the articles is an idiot, so I thought […]
2023 PLL Mock College Draft
Lacrosse fans rejoice; the Premier Lacrosse League season is right around the corner, starting with the 2023 PLL College Draft tonight at 7:00 pm on ESPNU. This year’s incoming draft class is highlighted by defense, but the talent pool is loaded across the board. How about a quick four-round PLL Mock Draft to get us […]
2023 PLL Free Agency Grades
The PLL had their first ever free agency period this off-season. There was a lot of excitement heading into the off-season with lots of players looking for new contracts. While a lot of players stayed with their current teams, there were definitely some major signings. Here are my grades for each team so far and […]
PLL Top 50 by the Numbers: 2022 Edition
The Premier Lacrosse League debuted their Top 50 players of 2022. The list was voted on by current PLL players. The players voted in September to rank their Top 25 players in the league. The PLL then ranked the Top 50 players based on the rankings. Tom Schreiber of the Archers was selected as this […]
PLL Announces Offseason Trade and Free Agency Windows
Premier Lacrosse League fans have had questions on when exactly the offseason window opens up for trades and player acquisitions. This is the first PLL offseason since the implementation of publicly known player contracts that was announced nearly a year ago. Similar to other professional sports leagues, the PLL now has contract negotiations that teams […]
PLL Free Agency: Expiring 2022 Contracts
With the PLL season sadly over until the sixes tournament in January, it’s time to focus on free agency. We do not know when exactly the PLL free agency period will open up, but we do know (at this moment) which players will be hitting the market. Since this is the PLL’s first true free […]
Will Kieran McArdle Make the Hall of Fame?
After winning the 2022 PLL championship with the Waterdogs last weekend, Kieran McArdle has captured that elusive ring he’s been searching for. McArdle has always been an under the radar player going back to his days at St John’s. But with his championship ring it’s time to start asking the question, is McArdle a hall […]
The Waterdogs Winning the 2022 PLL Championship is HUGE
The Waterdogs have done the unthinkable by winning the 2022 PLL Championship. This accomplishment by the Waterdogs is one of the best things that could have happened for the Premier Lacrosse League. On a surface level, lacrosse fans were tired of seeing the Whipsnakes dynasty unfold and frustrated by the Chaos making it to the […]
2022 PLL Championship Preview with Quint Kessenich
Chaos’ annual metamorphosis endures after throttling the Archers 9-7 in the Sunday semifinal in DC to advance to the 2022 PLL Championship. The Chaos now have more playoff victories than regular-season wins during the past three years. 28 year old goalie, Blaze Riorden, continued his mastery of September. It’ll be the third-straight PLL Championship game […]
Waterdogs Journey to a Championship Appearance
The Waterdogs were the PLL’s first expansion team in 2020, and now find themselves in the PLL Championship this Sunday. Andy Copelan has done an amazing job with constructing this Waterdogs team and turning them into one of the league’s best. Let’s take a look back at the short history of the Waterdogs and how […]
2022 PLL Semifinals Preview: Quint Kessenich
The Sunday PLL Semifinals storylines are clear. The Archers (7-4) have lost to Chaos (3-8) in each of their last two playoff semifinals. Is the third time a charm? Or do the Chaos continue to show their mastery of the post season? Meanwhile the Waterdogs (6-5) are the only team to beat Whipsnakes (9-1) this […]
How Each Team Can Win the 2022 PLL Championship
Lacrosse fans rejoice, it is playoff season for the 2022 PLL Championship. Last season we saw the sixth seeded Chaos ride momentum all the way through the playoffs to an all-time championship celebration. The previous two years Whipsnakes reigned supreme. Throughout PLL history only three teams have made the title game, Chaos, Redwoods, and Whipsnakes. […]