read Evan Schemenauers Random Thoughts breaking the upcoming Expansion Draft for Las Vegas Desert Dogs down. 2022 NLL Expansion Draft Preview July 1, 2022 By: Dara Doft On July 7th, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs will be taking one step closer to hitting the floor as the NLL's 15th franchise by making their selections in the 2022 NLL Expansion Draft. In 2019, he also played for the Rivermen, where he had 39 goals in just seven games. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. All four schools submitted applications to join the conference, as did other members of the TRAC. AlrightI dont think theres a selection here that wont get Bandits fans up in arms. 2022 Expansion Draft Protected Rosters - NLL SAS v SD on ESPN2; Fri. Feb. 17 at 10:30pm ET Calgary Vancouver 9 Game Info Stream Live Fri, Feb 17 FINAL Saskatchewan 16 San Diego 11 Game Recap Sat, Feb 18 4:00pm PT Georgia Toronto Game Info Buy Tickets Sat, Feb 18 4:00pm PT Las Vegas Albany Game Info Buy Tickets Sat, Feb 18 4:30pm PT Philadelphia But whatever happens, I expect the Wings to be ready to hit the ground running at the start of the 2022-2023 season. Liam Byrnes selected by Panther City Lacrosse Sign up to receive exclusive news and updates from the Wings. Theres also young lefty forward Tanner Buck available. Understandably, fans were shocked to see some veteran. I struggled with the last protected player with Theede or Fannell, and I'm sticking with Theede due to his end-of-season performance and that he is younger, which is what Halifax needs. Unfortunately for the Rock, there's a good chance a headsy forward like Reinholdt will have to be left unprotected, and there's no reason why Williams wouldn't want to add a big lefty to his team. June 23, 2022 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) - San Diego Seals News Release When is the 2022 Expansion Draft? 1 Fri, Dec 2 FINAL Philadelphia 8 Halifax 18 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Vancouver 8 Toronto 19 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL San Diego 15 New York 14 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Albany 11 Buffalo 10 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Rochester 16 Georgia 11 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Colorado 6 Saskatchewan 18 Game Recap WK 2 Fri, Dec 9 FINAL Las Vegas 11 There is a good liklihood that Curtis Dickson will explore the free agency market this offseason now that he can't be franchised any longer, and Calgary needs to focus on shoring up its offense in the event he does depart. Hes small, but his game is incredibly solid and fun to watch, and hed benefit from actually getting to play. Hes getting off the floor once his team has the ball and is moving up the floor. If LVDD goes for young defenders from whats left over, then Tyler Biles is who Id go with. What a move by Jonatan Berggren for his first point as a Griffin, setting up Turner Elson, who scored his 100th point as a Griffin on Friday night #GoGRG pic.twitter.com/wIQaluzxSO. The 6-foot-3, 200 pounder is a righty that Vegas can trust to log minutes and be productive in year one. The first class of Las Vegas Desert Dogs players have officially been selected by head coach and general manager Shawn Williams Thursday in the National Lacrosse League's 2022 Expansion Draft. He was a transition threat with a long pole during his collegiate career with Virginia. Halifax has six non-franchiseable UFAs who do not have to be protected, because Vegas won't select them. This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages. The 2022 NLL Expansion Draft is upon us, and at 5:30 p.m. Regardless of his deployment, hes an intriguing prospect to watch for the future. There is a litany of options for LVDD should KJ be their selection. We've recently seen new franchises like Fort Worth and Las Vegas come online, preceded by San Diego, Halifax, and New York (Riptide). On this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast, Hutton Jackson, Charlie White, Matt Brignati, Parker Blake and Topher Adams recap PLL Week 1, break down the 2022 NLL Finals and preview Week 2 in the PLL. The star righty is an unrestricted free agent and is back out West full time. Toledo is one hour from Detroit, a little more than an hour from Windsor, and two hours from Cleveland. Going into the 2021-22 NLL season, it felt like the Philadelphia Wings were going to be legitimate NLL Cup Championship contenders, especially after the offseason acquisition of bonafide NLL star Benny McIntosh. Chris BoushyClarke PettersonAustin ShanksDawson Theede, Colton ArmstrongTyson BellGraeme HossackTrevor SmythRyan TerefenkoMax WilsonJake Withers. The Desert Dogs will be playing at Michelob Ultra Arena for their inaugural season this winter. The Toronto, Ontario native also moved out West this summer to play for the Victoria Shamrocks, so its more feasible to believe that hed be willing to make the trip to Vegas over other guys that are Eastern based. Kyle Jackson has proven to be a legitimate threat on the left-handed side of any offence he has been a part of, and if Im Shawn Williams, I am looking at Jackson as one of the pieces to potentially build around in Las Vegas. This comes less than a month after Maumee announced that it will be leaving the NLL for the Northern Buckeye Conference. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Teams had two options when creating their protected lists: Option A, which was to protect five offensive players, five defensive players and one goalie, or Option B, which was to protect four offensive players, seven defensive players and one goalie. It seems like a perfect fit for Las Vegas. 1 Fri, Dec 2 FINAL Philadelphia 8 Halifax 18 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Vancouver 8 Toronto 19 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL San Diego 15 New York 14 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Albany 11 Buffalo 10 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Rochester 16 Georgia 11 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Colorado 6 Saskatchewan 18 Game Recap WK 2 Fri, Dec 9 FINAL Las Vegas 11 There is no debate in my mind that the Rush are going with Option B, but the debate is over the last forward and the last D/G. Clearly the game plan for NLL expansion has been moving into areas where lacrosse is popular but the pro sports market isn't too saturated. The following are the players that were picked in the draft. He has the chance to be a two-way weapon in the future if he can get more experience in the NLL. I think where this ends up is the Rush exposing Josh Currier, who struggled to fit into the Rush's offensive scheme, and Vegas ultimately selecting him. Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox. This means that Toledo has an experienced ownership group in place that already operates a suitable facility; The Huntington Center is 12 years old and has a maximum capacity of about 8,000. As part of the Expansion Draft process, Las Vegas got to select one unprotected player from each of the established teams in the league. But there are also some interesting names there to choose from. The . before deciding on where to play next season. The city has become a destination for teams across the various major sports leagues. MVP Arena is a full-service entertainment and sports facility featuring a wide variety of family shows, sporting events, trade shows and concerts. The other factor in picking Jackson here is that he is an RFA, and with that comes the ability to match any offer he accepts from other teams giving them some control over the player. There are few things as intimidating in sports as a smaller, sold-out venue in a sports-crazed town. GM Paul Day and Assistant GM Landon Miller were busy on draft night, making one trade and selecting six players in the 2021 NLL Draft. satisfy two significant bits of criteria. With that in mind, its worth noting that each of these players satisfy two significant bits of criteria. You can flip-flop Chase Fraser and Connor Fields, its that much of a coin flip on who Buffalo will protect. The season began on December 3, 2021 and ended with the NLL final in late spring of 2022. tricted Free Agents aged 34 or older by 12/31/2022, these players have full autonomy of where they choose to play this coming season. With four million people in the Montreal metro area, Montreal is one of the favorite MLB expansion teams that potential owners are targeting. He has played out the front door along with playing a transition role at times for the Mammoth. Joe Tsai bringing National Lacrosse League expansion team to Las Vegas Franchise will become competition's 15th team from 2022/23 season, reports Sportico. Billionaire Joe Tsai has reached an agreement to bring a National Lacrosse League expansion team to Sin City. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. It already hosts an AHL franchise in the Grand Rapids Griffins, which is owned by billionaire Dan DeVos, who also serves as chairman for the Orlando Magic. Dec. 2021: MLB, MLBPA agree to a new collective bargaining agreement*, which puts the expansion wheels in motion. 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For more information, contact the Albany FireWolves Front Office at (518) 362-4900 or visit AlbanyFireWolves.com. With the youth protected up front in this case for Panther City, Phil Caputo looks to be the odd man out, which speaks to how promising this unit is as a whole once Jonathan Donville makes his debut. Keegan BalAdam CharalambidesMitch JonesKyle KillenLogan Schuss, Owen BarkerReid BoweringTyrell Hamer-JacksonAnthony KalinichDerek LloydBrett Mydske. The Walleye and Mud Hens are both owned by the same group: The team is currently owned and operated by Toledo Arena Sports, Inc. He was a standout with the Peterborough Jr. Lakers in the OJLL bubble last summer, he sat behind Christian Del Bianco and learned this season as the backup, and now, hes starting games for the Sr. Lakers in MSL an impressive feat considering the stable of goaltenders they usually roll out each summer. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Nash. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Fields made his way back to his home state after a trade last off-season, and it would be hard to see Fields going back out West every week, especially with him working in Western New York. The NLL will move to two divisions and bring in Whitmer, Fremont Ross, Findlay and Clay. On Thursday, July 7, 2022 the NLL hosted the Las Vegas Desert Dogs Expansion Draft, with the league's 15th team picking its inaugural players. Owned by Albany County and managed by ASM Global, MVP Arena opened in 1990 and is home to the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Albany Empire of the National Arena League and the Division I Mens College Basketball Siena Saints. Teams love stacking up goalies for the future, and with the 19-year-old Chris Origlieri sitting for Las Vegas to take, he could make a perfect backup or project piece for the future. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences. Luckily for him, Reid Reindholt has all three of these intangibles, and there's a good chance he will be available for selection. The Desert Dogs will select one player from each of the 14 franchises unprotected list. Do you protect Dan Lintner, who is a free agent and Vegas may or may not have a hard time signing, or do you protect the young Marshall Powless, or neither? Even with MacIntosh being a UFA, he is eligible to be franchised, hence his inclusion in the list to avoid him getting picked. On the season, he tallied 11 total points on five goals and six assists, and scooped up 123 loose balls, just 12 shy of the team lead. But whatever happens, I expect the Wings to be ready to hit the ground running at the start of the 2022-2023 season. What he does bring to the table is physicality. I had my own list of NLL expansion cities, but as I was starting this post, I stumbled upon Charlies suggestion, and he was so spot on that I immediately added (all credit to Charlie). Dan CraigRob HellyerZach MannsTom Schreiber, Latrell HarrisTD IerlanJosh JubenvilleBrad KriPhil MazzucaChallen RogersBrandon SladeMitch de Snoo. Ive heard about maybe Tampa Bay but I think it would need to be a west coast/midwest team to even out the league. "A few months ago, we discussed our vision to expand the NLL based upon the disparity in the student enrollments of our current member schools. They are both also adjacent to major cities, host minor league sports franchises, and have suitable venues. For 14 NLL teams, protected player lists are due by 12 p.m. Notable unprotected Wings that fall in this category include Alex Crepinsek, John Ranagan, Jackson Suboch, or perhaps even players who hasnt seen the floor yet like Hunter Lemieux. Wes BergTre LeclaireMac OKeefeAustin Staats, Drew BelgraveGraydon BradleyEli GobrechtCam HoldingMike McCannellPatrick ShoemayMatt Sykes. With the National Lacrosse League releasing the schedule for the Mammoth's 2022-23 NLL campaign, we're taking a brief look at a few of the matchups fans should be looking forward to this year . Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. The 28-year-old blew his previous career high in goals and points out of the water this season, finishing third on Panther City in scoring with 34 goals and 51 points behind only Dodds and Malcom. The ECHL announced on Wednesday that the League's Board of Governors has approved the expansion application of Savannah, Georgia for admittance into the League. Another name that people will obviously look at is Curtis Dickson, who was left unprotected. Theyre a team that could use a lefty on offence and has the assets to get something done. Knight gets protected even as a UFA just so the Knighthawks dont lose their second-highest scorer from last season thats a loss they cant afford if they want to be remotely better next season. About ASM Global In short, Grand Rapids has the stadium, the owner, and the right location to replicate a Halifax-type level of success. Reinholdt is a veteran presence who has played on big stages in the NLL. The result of having so much high-end talent is that youre going to take a hit in expansion. All rights reserved.No portion of this site may be reproduced without the expressed permission of the Albany FireWolves and the National Lacrosse League. The Las Vegas franchise will be owned and operated by the NHL Golden Knights and play out of Henderson Nevada in a 6,000 seat arena. However, with that excitement comes the disappointment of losing a player to the expansion draft. Photo: Dylan Nadwodny/Panther City Lacrosse Club. Its super exciting to see the league expanding to new markets, and itll be interesting to see the Desert Dogs roster come together through free agency and the entry draft. Home Forums League Forum NLL News and Rumors 1 2 3 522 Next Albany Defenseman Now a Member of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, ALBANY FIREWOLVES ADD SEVEN PLAYERS IN NLL ENTRY 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. Out the front door, Lee, Williams, McLaughlin, and Robinson are the for-sure locks, but the fifth forward could be a bit tricky. June 23, 2022. Facing yet another expansion draft this offseason with a roster that is still chock-full of potential, GM Paul Day has some interesting decisions to make. @nll @GeorgiaSwarmLAX @AlbFireWolves @NLL @j_thompson74 @hiana22thompson Reply on Twitter 1630694977943613442 Retweet on Twitter 1630694977943613442 2 Like on Twitter 1630694977943613442 14 Twitter 1630694977943613442 A new take on the fastest game on two feet. At 6-foot-5, 215 pounds, Conners has a unique blend of strength and athleticism. Weve recently seen new franchises like Fort Worth and Las Vegas come online, preceded by San Diego, Halifax, and New York (Riptide). Tyrell Hamer-Jackson had a breakout this year, and its unlikely that hes able to make travel to Vegas work with his job as a log runner in BC. Among the 11 included on the list are 2022 NLL Finals MVP goaltender Dillon Ward and five of the NLL's most well-rounded defenseman in Robert Hope, Warren Jeffrey, Jordan Gilles, Joey Cupido and Tim Edwards. IDA isnt the flashiest name thatll change your defence overnight. Montreal. He was able to get in some game action this year as a rookie and even took home his first career victory. For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For Vegas, youre taking whichever forward Buffalo exposes here. These decisions are never, however, expansion is great for the league, nd entering the Las Vegas market is exciting for all of us, . Each day, the companys 61,000 passionate employees around the world deliver locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results for venue owners and amazing experiences for guests. A bounce-back campaign looks to be on the way for Currier. Crypto, sports betting there are a lot of commercial opportunities the league can expand into.. 5. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. General Manager and Head Coach Shawn Williams loves a few things in his offensive talent: high IQ, ability to play without the ball, and grit. Co-founder of ecommerce giant Alibaba, Tsai owns the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and another NLL franchise, the San Diego Seals.. If you dont notice them, then theyre doing their job. With no goalie protected, Swarm Owner and GM Arlotta can go with four forwards two lefties, two righties and take advantage of the position designations Bomberry, Cole, and MacIntosh have to keep them as part of the eight D/T group. All trademarks and copyrights used by permission. Without the championship expectation, I think Derek Keenan takes a step back andprotects his youth for the most part. The two cities are about 100 miles from each other, and the Bills are one of the best teams in the league. Unfortunately for Albany, it looks as though theyre going to lose a key contributor from their defensive unit. The NLL said that they expect to hear back in the coming days for these schools to formally accept the invitation and that they anticipate these schools will join the newly shaped NLL in the 2023-24 season. But what you can count on is reliability. Vegas can select Scigliano and franchise him if they so wish. NLL Will Focus on Next Season - NLL WK 1 Fri, Dec 2 FINAL Philadelphia 8 Halifax 18 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Vancouver 8 Toronto 19 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL San Diego 15 New York 14 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Albany 11 Buffalo 10 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Rochester 16 Georgia 11 Game Recap Sat, Dec 3 FINAL Colorado 6 Saskatchewan 18 When we consider the recent NLL additions to states like Texas, Nevada, and California, these are places with thriving field games where youth box is still relatively new. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Special Olympics takes over BGSU for Winter Games, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather, Maumee votes to join Northern Buckeye Conference, Maumee discussing move to Northern Buckeye Conference. Press J to jump to the feed. Watch the NLL . The 21-year-old looks to have a high ceiling as a goaltender in the NLL, and hes the perfect building block piece for the future for a team like Vegas. Despite that, he has a chance to be ready to go by the midway point of the season at worst. Grand Rapids is two-and-a-half hours from Detroit and three hours from Chicago. The criteria I considered when looking at possible cities for the NLL expansion were: So, this started out as a selfish choice so that I can have a team nearby, but I promise they both make sense as NLL expansion cities. FORWARDS (5) Callum Crawford Tyson Gibson Dan Lomas Larson Sundown Jeff Teat DEFENDERS (5) Matthieu Boissonneault Andrew Borgatti Ryan Fournier Dan MacRae Leo Stouros You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. He got stronger and more confident with every game he played, and while he only saw four games of action with the Knighthawks this past season, he finished with a pair of points along with 16 loose balls and a caused turnover. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs have traded Connor Fields, Riley Hutchcraft, and their 1. We are using cookies to give you the best experience. He could either be used out the front gate as a forward or in transition. But given some of the forward talent thats available on other squads, I think the Riptide can risk having him exposed. Round 1, Pick 15 - LF Hunter Lemeuix - Burlington Jr. pic.twitter.com/c6WvCnBpNQ. Uniondale, NY (June 15, 2021) - The New York Riptide, in conjunction with the National Lacrosse League, announced their list of Protected Players for the 2021 NLL Expansion Draft. The Knighthawks need to keep young players with plenty of potential. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. [26] The cat is out of the bag. Find the newest National Lacrosse League clothing and gear at the NLL Store. I also dont think Williams would take a chance on grabbing Hartley, just in case those injuries are lingering (which hopefully they arent, but concussions are tricky). who already under contract, or doesnt have the negotiating power that some older veteran players have. How many players can you . What makes Conners so interesting is his transition ability along with his frame. Season tickets for the 2022-23 Albany FireWolves season are available now! Skip to Main Content Skip to Footer. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. When outfitted with boards to host an NLL game, I imagine this puts the capacity right around 17,500, which is ambitious but ideal for NLL attendance. When spending more than $350 million on an MLS franchise, why not add a $10 million NLL team and really invest in Utah sports? July 7, 2022. He has the ability to be a threat in transition whenever he has the ball. A new take on the fastest game on two feet. The National Lacrosse League ( NLL) is a men's professional box lacrosse league in North America. For 14 NLL teams, protected player lists are due by 12 p.m. 2022 - PRLog-- EXPANSION DRAFT RESULTS Selection 1: JACKSON NISHIMURA (LD) from the Albany FireWolves . Currently, there are 12 total teams in the WNBA, which is celebrating its 25th year of operation. Shop the National Lacrosse League store for the latest NLL gear and apparel including NLL jerseys, shirts and more merchandise. Las Vegas Desert Dogs is an expansion team in the National Lacrosse League options when creating their protected lists: will be unprotected and can be selected by the Desert Dogs. Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. What he does with Penney could be forshadowing for what the Rush do as a whole for the goaltending position for next season. - PR12924394 . February 22, 2023 - 28 Games Today Buffalo could look to snag him back, but also, Rochester seems like a possibility. The league will move to two divisions and bring in Whitmer, Fremont Ross, Findlay and Clay. The current ownership group is a subsidiary of Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club, Inc., another ownership that owns and operates the Toledo Mud Hens. ET on Thursday, June 23. . He knows what it takes to win, and hed be a key piece for the Desert Dogs in year one. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs will make their Expansion Draft selections on July 7. Kinnear is such an intriguing player. The NLL currently has fifteen teams: ten in the United States and five in Canada. ET on Thursday, June 23. . The 65 defenseman is coming off of his rookie season in Philly where he appeared in nine games, recorded two assists, and grabbed 25 loose balls for the Wings. Check out our predictions for the Western Conference here. 09/03/2021 - [45] NLL: The following players selected in the 2021 Entry Draft have been voided as a result of the players being ineligible per Bylaw II D: these players completed 4 seasons of NCAA lacrosse after the NCAA spring 2020 season, as such they are street free agents and may be signed by any club. As part of the Expansion Draft process, Las Vegas got to select one unprotected player from each of the established teams in the league. Example video title will go here for this video, Healing and Hope: Navigating Life After School Tragedy. You must include your email address (used on the account) and a password reset will be sent. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. A bruiser like Matt Marinier make the most sense if thats the route Williams wants to go. Ahead of protected player lists being submitted to the NLL on June 23, the Flash Staff takes a crack at predicting the Eastern teams' lists . As we saw last year with Ryan Benesch, just because youre a pending UFA, it doesnt mean an expansion team wont take a shot on you with the hope that they can work out a deal. On July 7th, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs will be taking one step closer to hitting the floor as the NLLs 15th franchise by making their selections in the 2022 NLL Expansion Draft.