Month: July 2015

2015 NLL Entry Draft

~ Staff

Set for Monday September 28. Selection order barring trades.

FIRST ROUND
1. Georgia Swarm (from New England Black Wolves)
2. Rochester Knighthawks (from Vancouver Stealth)
3. Georgia Swarm
4. Calgary Roughnecks
5. Georgia Swarm (from Colorado Mammoth via New England Black Wolves)
6. Georgia Swarm (from Buffalo Bandits)
7. Calgary Roughnecks (from Rochester Knighthawks via New England Black Wolves)
8. New England Black Wolves (from Toronto Rock)
9. Saskatchewan Rush

SECOND ROUND
10. Toronto Rock (from New England Black Wolves)
11. Buffalo Bandits (from Vancouver Stealth)
12. Saskatchewan Rush (from Georgia Swarm)
13. Calgary Roughnecks
14. Saskatchewan Rush (from Colorado Mammoth)
15. Calgary Roughnecks (from Buffalo Bandits)
16. Rochester Knighthawks
17. Toronto Rock
18. Saskatchewan Rush
19. Vancouver Stealth (compensatory)
20. Georgia Swarm (compensatory)
21. Vancouver Stealth (compensatory)

THIRD ROUND
22. New England Black Wolves
23. Vancouver Stealth
24. Calgary Roughnecks (from Georgia Swarm via Saskatchewan Rush)
25. Calgary Roughnecks
26. Rochester Knighthawks (from Colorado Mammoth)
27. Buffalo Bandits
28. New England Black Wolves (from Rochester Knighthawks)
29. Toronto Rock
30. Saskatchewan Rush
31. Saskatchewan Rush (compensatory)

FOURTH ROUND
32. Colorado Mammoth (from New England Black Wolves)
33. Vancouver Stealth
34. Georgia Swarm
35. Calgary Roughnecks
36. Buffalo Bandits (from Colorado Mammoth)
37. New England Black Wolves (from Buffalo Bandits)
38. Rochester Knighthawks
39. Vancouver Stealth (from Toronto Rock)
40. Saskatchewan Rush

FIFTH ROUND
41. New England Black Wolves
42. Vancouver Stealth
43. Georgia Swarm
44. Calgary Roughnecks
45. Colorado Mammoth
46. Vancouver Stealth (from Buffalo Bandits)
47. Rochester Knighthawks
48. Toronto Rock
49. Saskatchewan Rush

SIXTH ROUND
50. New England Black Wolves
51. Vancouver Stealth
52. Georgia Swarm
53. Calgary Roughnecks
54. Colorado Mammoth
55. Toronto Rock (from Buffalo Bandits)
56. Toronto Rock
57. Saskatchewan Rush

Edmonton 2018

~ Staff

But it’s funny how things work out. Even before the Rush have officially left Edmonton, those in that inner circle Urban mentioned are already talking about how long it will be until the Oilers start up their own expansion NLL franchise. Two sources say the best bet will be in time for the 2018 season, as that organization is currently focused on transitioning to the downtown arena.

Story here

Rush move to Saskatchewan

~ Staff

Details Here

The rumor has been floating out there for awhile. Where there is smoke, there is fire. As the Rush were unable to secure a new arena lease. Another black eye for the NLL. As the defending champions move to the backwoods of Canada. Press conference to held in Saskatchewan on Tuesday July 21.

Is this a good move? Only time will tell. As the NLL moves to smaller markets. In an effort to cut the red ink. Got wonder if the shift in the business model. Will lead to long term success. As the jury is still out on Langley and New England.

The SaskTel Centre holds 15,100 for Hockey.

Hall of Fame Finalists

~ Staff

Terry Sanderson
Jake Bergey
Kevin Finneran
Tracey Kelusky
Gavin Prout

I would look for Sanderson to get in for sure. Finneran sorry just do not see it. Bergey this is his second go around. After falling short last year. I would flip a coin. Kelusky, I think he has the best shot of the players. Followed by Prout.

silence is deafening

~ Staff

So after speaking with the Rush office. Given the same old song and dance. Got to think the Rush are gone. Hope we are wrong. However……they appear to be left in the dark. Same as the fans. Great way to treat employes and fans alike.