All Lacrosse All The Time Weekly NLL Lacrosse Pick ‘Ems – Week 4

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Gary Groob has been involved with Lacrosse for the majority of his life, whether playing, coaching, or covering the sport for the media. An avid fan, with a real drive about helping to "grow the game", Gary became part of podcasts about the game in 2010. Through the podcasts, Mr. Groob was given an opportunity to write about lacrosse, and the rest as they say, is history. Through many miles (flying and driving) Gary has made inroads with the National Lacrosse League, Major Series Lacrosse, Ontario Series Lacrosse, the Ontario Lacrosse Association, CUFLA, as well as the Arena Lacrosse League, covering the leagues, their teams, and players, working for, and in concert with all of them. In the year 2019, Mr. Groob was made the media person for the Arena Lacrosse League, voted onto the board of directors of the Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club, as well as being made administrator of the Lacrosse page "Global Lacrosse" with a membership of 14,000+ members in over 90 Countries. Gary was also made an administrator of Lacrosse History Past Present and Future in 2022 with a membership of 19,000+. Gary also has been the media person for Ontario Series Lacrosse (Senior B) since 2023. Mr. Groob also covers the Green Gaels for their excursions to Prague at the Ales Hrebesky tournament since 2022. In 2024, when Major Series Lacrosse was in need of a media person, Gary stepped in as their interim media person. His tasks were running their social media, as well as their website until a full time person was found to fill the role. In 2025 Gary was voted onto the Board of Directors for Ontario Series Lacrosse. Mr. Groob hosts a weekly lacrosse interview show formerly on Spanglish Sports World, and ZingoTV channel 250, now on StreamPunkEnt.com, Youtube, as well as Spotify. Groob also hosts a lacrosse talk show and podcast for All Lacrosse All The Time seen live Sunday nights at 8pm (ET), and archived on the All Lacrosse All The Time YouTube page, as well as Spotify. Gary also wrote a weekly lacrosse editorial column for La Portada Canada News both in print and online for three years from 2021-2024. In 2025, Mr. Groob joined the ownership ranks, becoming a minority owner of StreamPunk Entertainment, ensuring Lacrosse will always have voice in media. Mr. Groob's other sports interests include Hockey, Football, Boxing, Wrestling, and Baseball, competing competitively in Boxing and Wrestling for many years.

All season long the All Lacrosse All The Time Crew will put together their picks for the upcoming week of NLL games.

Week 3:

“Muffler” Mike…5-2
Shawn……………..4-3
Gary…………………6-1
Pat…………………..2-5
Caden……………..2-5

Standings:

Gary………………..10-3  .769
“Muffler” Mike…8-5   .615
Shawn……………..7-6   .538
Pat…………………..7-6   .538
Caden………………5-8   .385

Week 3 picks:

“Muffler” Mike:

Vancouver vs. Oshawa

Vancouver. Oshawa is averaging just 5 goals per game over their first three games of the season. The only thing that will win is the #1 draft pick in 2026.

Philadelphia vs. Rochester

Rochester. I was impressed with Philly’s effort in their opener, but even more impressed with the clinic Rochester put on in San Diego last weekend.

Georgia vs. Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan. I don’t expect to see the same sort of collapse out of the Rush as we saw in Ottawa last week. The Swarm have looked decent in both their games, but the offense can’t solely be Lyle Thompson and Shayne Jackson, even if both are former league MVPs

Ottawa vs. Las Vegas

Ottawa. I feel that the Black Bears turned a corner last week with their comeback victory, while Las Vegas needs more time for their new-look lineup to gel.

Shawn:

Vancouver vs Oshawa

Pick – Vancouver

We saw last week exactly what Vancouver is capable of when they are firing on all cylinders. For Oshawa, the offense has completely gone missing. A struggling defence against CDB means bad news.

Philadelphia vs Rochester

Pick – Rochester

Philadelphia thoroughly impressed me last week. Defence looked strong and they showed a ton of athletic ability. However, this is a much more difficult opponent in Rochester. Up and down there aren’t many weaknesses to this Knighthawks team.

Georgia vs Saskatchewan

Pick – Saskatchewan

An interesting matchup. The biggest factor is whether Saskatchewan can put together a full 60 minutes and avoid another fourth-quarter meltdown. They are the better team if they can, and I think they will right the ship.

Ottawa vs Las Vegas

Pick – Ottawa

This Vegas team has left me scratching my head. For all the off-season moves, they looked very pedestrian in their first action of the season. Goaltending is still a question mark, and when Ottawa’s offence will take advantage.

Gary:

Vancouver vs Oshawa

Vancouver wins.

A team that has trouble scoring vs. a team that scores at will.   Oshawa’s power-play has been anemic this season, once again.  With Christian Del Bianco in net for Vancouver, this could look eerily like week two against Halifax.

Philadelphia vs Rochester

Rochester wins.

Both teams looked good in their week one games.  However, I think Rochester is primed for their best season in years.  With wave after wave of offense, I think the Knighthawks will pressure the Wings defense all night.

Georgia vs Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan wins.

While Georgia is strong, Saskatchewan is a very complete team.  The only issue with the Rush is their inability to play sixty minutes yet this season.  If they play from start to finish, they win!

Ottawa vs Las Vegas

Ottawa wins.

I really liked the resilience of the Bears last week.  While the Dogs are revamped, I am still not convinced on their goaltending.  This could set up to be the game of the week.

Pat:

Vancouver vs Oshawa

Oshawa

Philadelphia vs Rochester

Rochester

Georgia vs Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

Ottawa vs Las Vegas

Ottawa

Caden:

Vancouver vs Oshawa

Vancouver-

For some reason, it seems like when the FireWolves left Albany, they left all their offensive skill in the 518. With how strong the Warriors look to start the year. I have to choose them.

Philadelphia vs Rochester

Rochester-

The Knighthawks quickly established their offensive and defensive game in the first of the season. While Philly was able to pick up what most of us would call a shock win, unless they are on their full game, I see it as almost impossible for the Wings to take this game.

Georgia vs Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan-

The Rush had a rough collapse last week, and I would be shocked if that happens again. As mentioned above, Saskatchewan is the better team and if they can lock down their defensive game, they will be a hard team to contest against this year.

Ottawa vs Las Vegas

Las Vegas-

The Dogs were not barking last week as I predicted, and while it seems like they still need time to work on their game with the new additions, I STILL AM BACKING THE DAWGS, LET THE DAWGS BARKKKK.

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