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“It’s all I know how to do”: How Matt Kavanagh stepped up in big moments
By PLL Analyst On June 19, 2016, the Denver Outlaws dropped to 2-6. Less than two years removed from the organization’s first MLL title, they were on the verge of their first-ever sub-.500 season. Hall of Fame defenseman Lee Zink rode off into the sunset following the 2014 title. Goalie Jesse Schwartzman retired after 2015….
10 Predictions for the 2024 Championship Series
By Time for an annual tradition: 10 Predictions. Last year was … okay. I correctly predicted Atlas LC leading the tournament in 2-point goals, league-wide 1-point shooting percentage topping 36%, and teams using both goalies. I was wrong about Logan Wisnauskas leading in goals (he finished four behind Romar Dennis), Jack Concannon leading in save…
10 Trades That Should Be Made
By PLL Analyst At the All-Star break, there’s a clear separation between the top and the bottom of the table. Archers LC and Waterdogs LC are fighting for a bye to the semifinals. Cannons LC, Chaos LC, and Redwoods LC are in the hunt for a 2024 Championship Series spot. And the two-time champions Whipsnakes…
Will Bowen: The Quarterback of Chaos LC’s Defense
By PLL Analyst Since their 2021 Championship run, the Chaos LC defense has been slow to slide. A league-low 45.1% of shots against Chaos LC were assisted in 2022. Their philosophy is that if you can beat your defender and three-time Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year Blaze Riorden — by yourself — then you’ve…