Bandits forward Josh Byrne named NLL Offensive Player of the Year

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne was named the inaugural recipient of the NLL Offensive Player of the Year award, the league announced Thursday.Byrne led the NLL in points this season with 135, one more than teammate Dhane Smith, in 18 games. His stellar 2023-24 campaign saw him set single-season career highs in points, as well as goals (53) and assists (82).
The 30-year-old is in his sixth season with the Bandits and signed a five-year contract extension in January, wh