The Boston Cannons embark upon a new season at a new home field Saturday night as part of a league that has undergone massive changes since their last game played in August 2018.
Major League Lacrosse contraction, migration of some of the sport's most-visible veterans to the new Premier Lacrosse League, an expanded schedule and shift to a June 1 opener all make this as unpredictable a season as any in the MLL’s 20-year history.
For the Cannons, that adds up to an influx of new players, an intriguing dose of uncertainty and a heaping of anxious excitement heading into this summer’s first game against the New York Lizards at refurbished Quincy Veterans Memorial Stadium
Here are five things to look for at the outset of Saturday’s 5 p.m. opening draw.