‘Best player in franchise history’: Sask. Rush trade forward Mark Matthews
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A release from the Rush said that Saskatchewan now holds three picks in both the first and second rounds of the National Lacross League Draft.
Saskatchewan Rush forward Mark Matthews will be leaving the team and heading to Toronto to play the game in 2023.
Pending league approval, Matthews will be joining the Toronto Rock in exchange for a 2023 first-round draft pick, forward Zach Manns and defender Adam Jay.
A release from the Rush said Saskatchewan now holds three picks in both the first and second rounds of the National Lacross League Draft.
Rush general manager Derek Keenan said Matthews was the best player the team has ever had.
“I’ve been doing this job for a long time and difficult decisions are often made, but this one is on a whole different level,” Keenan said. “Mark Matthews is the best player in franchise history, period.
“The decision to trade Mark is multilayered. Firstly; what is best for Mark? I think this is a great fit for Mark, for many reasons. I think Toronto had a need and he fits that need well. I think logistically it works well for Mark.”
Matthews has spent 10 seasons with the Rush, winning three championships and earning more than 1,000 points.
Manns will join the Rush with 48 regular season and playoff games as well as 116 points under his belt. This will be Jay’s fifth season in the league, averaging 2.45 loose balls per game, and he had 15 caused turnovers last season.
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