Saskatchewan Rush take stock of season after narrowly missing out on playoff berth [Video]

Leaving the field at SaskTel Centre for the final time this season, it was an empty feeling Saturday night for Saskatchewan Rush captain Ryan Keenan.

“It sucks to be in this spot,” said Keenan.

One goal short — that’s what the Rush are grappling with as they head into an off-season that once again has arrived to soon for the three-time National Lacrosse League champions.

For the third year in a row, Saskatchewan is on the outside of the NLL playoff picture following a heartbreaking 12-11 loss at the hands of the top-ranked Toronto Rock.

A game in which would have sent the Rush to the post-season with a win, after the Albany FireWolves dispatched the New York Riptide to let Saskatchewan control their own destiny.

“It’s probably easier the last two years when we haven’t really been in it and we just knew we weren’t there not having the group,” said Keenan. “Whereas this year to be in this last game and be …