Buffalo Bandits forward Dhane Smith and defenseman Mitch de Snoo have been named to the Capelli Sport All-NLL teams for the 2025-26 season, according to a May 13 announcement.
The recognition highlights their strong performances during the regular season. Smith was selected as a First Team All-NLL member after being a finalist for National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year. De Snoo was chosen for the Second Team All-NLL.
Both players earned these honors for the second consecutive year. Smith completed another notable season with 79 assists and 118 points, ranking among the top three in those categories across the league. He led all NLL players with five shorthanded goals this year and now stands second in Bandits history with 450 career goals, totaling 1,336 points over his thirteen-year career.
De Snoo joined Buffalo from Philadelphia just before the start of this season and had an immediate impact on defense. The former NLL Defensive Player of the Year led his team with 144 loose ball recoveries—tied for seventh in the league—and finished second overall with thirty blocked shots. Despite missing four games due to injury, he ranked among the top twenty-five in caused turnovers. The Bandits went eleven wins and three losses when de Snoo played but lost all four games without him in their lineup.
The Capelli Sport All-NLL squads are made up of six-player teams: two forwards, one transition player, two defensemen, and one goaltender. Awards were based on regular-season performance and voted on prior to this year’s playoffs.
Looking ahead, both Smith’s offensive contributions and de Snoo’s defensive presence are expected to remain key factors as Buffalo prepares for future seasons.
