Evan Schemenauer
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Random Thoughts writer for Lacrosse Culture Daily. World's worst athlete to play in a world championship in two sports.
Matt Vinc is unquestionably the greatest goaltender in NLL history. But is he the greatest player period in NLL history? Plus a crazy offseason ahead and where to stream lacrosse for free this summer.
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Random Thoughts: Is Matt Vinc the GOAT? - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Is Matt Vinc the greatest box lacrosse player of all time? We explore the stats, the NLL finals, and what's next for the league and its teams!
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June 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Matt Vinc is unquestionably the greatest goaltender in NLL history. But is he the greatest player period in NLL history? Plus a crazy offseason ahead and where to stream lacrosse for free this summer.
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Games 1 and 2 of the NLL finals are split. And is the animosity from several box lacrosse fans towards the PLL overblown?
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Random Thoughts: Rush Vs. Bandits Part Three - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Dive into a thrilling lacrosse weekend recap: Bandits and Rush split the series, setting the stage for an epic Game 3!
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May 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Games 1 and 2 of the NLL finals are split. And is the animosity from several box lacrosse fans towards the PLL overblown?
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A crazy finish to Saturday's semi-final. Breaking down the game tying goal. And who has the edge in thr finals?
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Random Thoughts: What Just Happened? - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Relive the wildest lacrosse game of the year! We dissect how the Rush stunned Halifax and what to expect in the 2025 NLL Finals!
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May 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A crazy finish to Saturday's semi-final. Breaking down the game tying goal. And who has the edge in thr finals?
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Bandits get the sweep. Rush strike first. Is a bye week a good thing this deep in the playoffs. Late game shenangigans in Halifax. And are goalies favored to win the playoff MVP?
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Random Thoughts: Are the Bandits Already a Dynasty? - Lacrosse Culture Daily
The Buffalo Bandits secure their spot in the NLL Finals, while the Rush hold the edge in their semi-final clash. Is Buffalo a dynasty?
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May 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Bandits get the sweep. Rush strike first. Is a bye week a good thing this deep in the playoffs. Late game shenangigans in Halifax. And are goalies favored to win the playoff MVP?
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Record breaking night in Buffalo. Updated faceoff data. Attendance issues in Saskatchewan. And a problematic semi-final schedule.
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Random Thoughts: Faceoffs, Attendance, and Scheduling! - Lacrosse Culture Daily
The news of the NLL quarterfinals: records falling in Buffalo, attendance issues in Saskatchewan and a controversial semi-final schedule.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Record breaking night in Buffalo. Updated faceoff data. Attendance issues in Saskatchewan. And a problematic semi-final schedule.
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One week left in the NLL season. Buffalo and Sask are the 1-2 seeds. Halifax, Vancouver and Rochester are in but are battling for a home playoff game. Plus some scenarios are a little easier to explain.
And for those that love details, all 256 remaining scernarios.
And for those that love details, all 256 remaining scernarios.
Random Thoughts: Every Remaining Playoff Scenario - Lacrosse Culture Daily
256 scenarios remain for the NLL playoffs... let's go through every one of them! Click to see each scenario!
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April 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
One week left in the NLL season. Buffalo and Sask are the 1-2 seeds. Halifax, Vancouver and Rochester are in but are battling for a home playoff game. Plus some scenarios are a little easier to explain.
And for those that love details, all 256 remaining scernarios.
And for those that love details, all 256 remaining scernarios.
All 512 scenarios remaining in the race for the NLL playoffs.
Left - winner of each remaining game
Middle - Who finishes 3rd through 8th (Buffalo is 1st, Sask is 2nd) based on that combination of results
Right - each team's odds
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Left - winner of each remaining game
Middle - Who finishes 3rd through 8th (Buffalo is 1st, Sask is 2nd) based on that combination of results
Right - each team's odds
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April 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
All 512 scenarios remaining in the race for the NLL playoffs.
Left - winner of each remaining game
Middle - Who finishes 3rd through 8th (Buffalo is 1st, Sask is 2nd) based on that combination of results
Right - each team's odds
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Left - winner of each remaining game
Middle - Who finishes 3rd through 8th (Buffalo is 1st, Sask is 2nd) based on that combination of results
Right - each team's odds
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Every team's playoff scenarios (and even a few too difficult to explain). Warning, it's a doozy.
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Random Thoughts: All the Clinching Scenarios - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Evan Schemenauer breaks down the playoff clinching scenarios for every NLL team!
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April 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Every team's playoff scenarios (and even a few too difficult to explain). Warning, it's a doozy.
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We're down to 2.1 million possible playoff scenarios, no biggie, right?
This week, we look at what we know about the NLL post season, what we don't know, and how this weekend's games play into the final results.
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This week, we look at what we know about the NLL post season, what we don't know, and how this weekend's games play into the final results.
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RT: Narrowing it Down to 2.1 Million Playoff Scenarios - Lacrosse Culture Daily
From 67 million to 2.6 million... the NLL Playoff scenarios will melt your brain. Luckily, we simplified them!
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April 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We're down to 2.1 million possible playoff scenarios, no biggie, right?
This week, we look at what we know about the NLL post season, what we don't know, and how this weekend's games play into the final results.
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This week, we look at what we know about the NLL post season, what we don't know, and how this weekend's games play into the final results.
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67 million playoff scenarios still to go so what can we figure out now? A few games this weekend have major implications.
I apologize in advance if this makes your head explode. 🤯
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I apologize in advance if this makes your head explode. 🤯
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Random Thoughts: 67 Million Playoff Scenarios - Lacrosse Culture Daily
There are 67 million remaining scenarios for the playoffs, and Evan Schemenauer breaks down each one!
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March 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
67 million playoff scenarios still to go so what can we figure out now? A few games this weekend have major implications.
I apologize in advance if this makes your head explode. 🤯
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I apologize in advance if this makes your head explode. 🤯
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Playoff scenarios for the teams on the bubble. The Tucker Out Lymphoma Cup will be decided this weekend. And Christian Del Bianco shines in his Warriors debut.
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Random Thoughts: The First Look at Playoff Scenarios - Lacrosse Culture Daily
The NLL Playoff scenarios are becoming more clear for each franchise. Click to read about what your favourite team needs to do!
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March 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Playoff scenarios for the teams on the bubble. The Tucker Out Lymphoma Cup will be decided this weekend. And Christian Del Bianco shines in his Warriors debut.
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CDB is finally traded. A 4-way trade that leaves most people confused. Sask & Georgia play a deeply defensive battle, tiebreak scenarios and what the upset losses for the Bandits, Thunderbirds and Wings means in the playoff race.
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Random Thoughts: Recapping the Deadline - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Christian Del Bianco was finally traded to Vancouver while a complicated four-team trade shook up the rest of the league!
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March 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
CDB is finally traded. A 4-way trade that leaves most people confused. Sask & Georgia play a deeply defensive battle, tiebreak scenarios and what the upset losses for the Bandits, Thunderbirds and Wings means in the playoff race.
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Trade deadline is approaching. Bandits beat the Rush. Looking forward at schedules of teams in the battle for a playoff spot, updated faceoff statistics and what needs to change in the next CBA.
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Random Thoughts: Lets Talk About the CBA - Lacrosse Culture Daily
A new CBA is coming for the NLL, what should it include? Let's discuss.
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March 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Trade deadline is approaching. Bandits beat the Rush. Looking forward at schedules of teams in the battle for a playoff spot, updated faceoff statistics and what needs to change in the next CBA.
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Want to hear halftime Random Thoughts of the 1st place showdown in Saskatoon? Tune into 1520AM Buffalo radio or the link below to hear John Gurtler & I break it all down.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Want to hear halftime Random Thoughts of the 1st place showdown in Saskatoon? Tune into 1520AM Buffalo radio or the link below to hear John Gurtler & I break it all down.
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Halifax is on a roll. The Rush and Bandits meet with 1st place on the line. Toronto stockpiles draft picks. And does Vancouver need to shake up its offense?
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Random Thoughts: A Wild Week for the Toronto Rock - Lacrosse Culture Daily
The Toronto Rock finally pulled the parachute on the season and began a legendary sell-off in advance of the trade deadline!
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February 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Halifax is on a roll. The Rush and Bandits meet with 1st place on the line. Toronto stockpiles draft picks. And does Vancouver need to shake up its offense?
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Vancouver, Albany and San Diego woes, Saskatchewan's rise, and whether there's a point to the RMLL draft for two teams.
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Random Thoughts: Albany's Options and Seals Offensive Struggles - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Random Thoughts this week looks at the Warriors and Seals struggles, Albany and their trade options and the RMLL draft!
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February 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Vancouver, Albany and San Diego woes, Saskatchewan's rise, and whether there's a point to the RMLL draft for two teams.
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Can you put a statistical value on a faceoff to determine whether you need to upgrade to a FOGO? Well yes, you actually can. When should you upgrde to a FOGO? How much defensive efficiency did Rochester gain adding Sisselberger last Saturday?
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Random Thoughts: What is the Statistical Value of a Faceoff? - Lacrosse Culture Daily
Disclaimer: Evan Schemenauer is a Saskatoon based NLL writer. Random thoughts is a weekly column which outlines a wide variety of thoughts that Evan has on the NLL and lacrosse world! The opinions in ...
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January 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Can you put a statistical value on a faceoff to determine whether you need to upgrade to a FOGO? Well yes, you actually can. When should you upgrde to a FOGO? How much defensive efficiency did Rochester gain adding Sisselberger last Saturday?
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Who had Jake Naso winning the faceoff battle tonight?
December 15, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Who had Jake Naso winning the faceoff battle tonight?
Decent crowd in Vegas tonight considering that VGK is also playing at home & UNLV was playing for a spot in the NCAA football national championship playoffs.
December 7, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Decent crowd in Vegas tonight considering that VGK is also playing at home & UNLV was playing for a spot in the NCAA football national championship playoffs.
It's going to take a while to get used to seeing Benesch in #21.
December 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM
It's going to take a while to get used to seeing Benesch in #21.