Wild Trade Deadline Complicates Playoff Race
The march to May is officially on, with one of the most significant trade deadlines in NLL history creating countless storylines for the NLL’s playoff push.
Christian Del Bianco is the headliner, and all eyes will be on his play as the Vancouver Warriors play tonight against the Toronto Rock. Vancouver, Philly, and Ottawa all sit outside the playoffs currently, but all three made deadline moves and all three will look to make a playoff push. Can they get there? This weekend will reveal a lot.
The deadline was the focus of much of the content across the LCD platform this week, starting with Evan Schemenauer’s Random Thoughts, which discussed all the trades and why they all happened.
Random Thoughts: Recapping the Deadline
Christian Del Bianco was finally traded to Vancouver while a complicated four-team trade shook up the rest of the league!
Another great article came from Adam Levi, who highlighted the exceptional season for Desert Dogs rookie Adam Poitras. While others have scored more in their first season, not many have ever had a complete impact quite like Poitras.
By the Numbers: Poitras Having a Season For All Time
Adam Poitras is having one of the best and most unique rookie seasons in NLL history. Click to read all about it!
Jon Donville was back again as well with his Canadians in the NCAA series, which this week focuses on a great story. Quispamsis, New Brunswick native Nate Watson has been lighting it up with Quinnipiac this season, and is paving the way for other players from the maritimes!
Canadians in the NCAA: A Kid From Quispamsis
New Brunswick native Nate Watson had one of the best games in history for a player from the Maritimes with 6 goals and 2 assists in a win over Mt. St. Mary’s
Speaking of the NCAA, Dan Arestia was back on the LCD airwaves this week for another outstanding episode of The College Lacrosse Show! This week the guys focus on the big wins from Penn State and Ohio State, as well as Syracuse and their victory over Hopkins.
The College Lacrosse Show Episode 6 – PSU Wins and Irish Lose Back to Back
On the College Lacrosse Show, we breakdown Syracuse’s victory at home, PSU’s late heroics in Ithaca, and Notre Dame’s back to back losses.
And lastly, the Lacrosse Classified Podcast was back with another great episode featuring Curt Malawsky and Nick Rose, two of the men who made this deadline so memorable! Click to listen to another great episode from Jake Elliott and Lucas Argier!
Lax Class Episode 329 – Curt Malawasky and Nick Rose
Two of the NLL trade deadline headliners Curt Malawsky and Nick Rose join the podcast to discuss the crazy week in news!
And make sure to check out the most recent news, analysis, and highlights from across the LCD platform!
OTCB Podcast: Christian Del Bianco
The newest Vancouver Warrior and newest lacrosse podcaster Christian Del Bianco joins the pod to discuss the news of the week!
Rookie Report: Poitras and Mayea Headline Big Week
Brayden Mayea and Adam Poitras starred for their teams in a breakout week for the rookie class in week 15
