RYAN ELLIS - Defenseman - 28 - $6.25MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2027-2028
LAST UPDATED 8/20/19
Whereas fellow defenseman Mattias Ekholm is the stabilizing defensive presence on the Nashville blueline, Ellis is the aggressive, offensively-focused "modern" NHL defenseman. He's a fantastic skater with a refined stride and good end-to-end speed. He possesses an incredible eye for the ice and is adept at launching calculated stretch passes as well as joining the rush to help the offense. That play style isn't without its drawbacks, but while Ellis' play style may be aggressive at heart he's actually a very capable defensive defenseman. Despite Ellis being undersized he's a major positive in his own end, as he's able to see his own end really well and read and react to what goes on with quickness and burst. Ellis is an impact penalty killer and can be legitimately counted on in high leverage defensive situations. He's no Nick Lidstrom, but he's a valuable defensive defenseman and that defensive skill only further strengthens the value his offense provides. Given his puck moving chops and his defensive ability, Ryan Ellis is a high-end #2 defenseman.
Whereas fellow defenseman Mattias Ekholm is the stabilizing defensive presence on the Nashville blueline, Ellis is the aggressive, offensively-focused "modern" NHL defenseman. He's a fantastic skater with a refined stride and good end-to-end speed. He possesses an incredible eye for the ice and is adept at launching calculated stretch passes as well as joining the rush to help the offense. That play style isn't without its drawbacks, but while Ellis' play style may be aggressive at heart he's actually a very capable defensive defenseman. Despite Ellis being undersized he's a major positive in his own end, as he's able to see his own end really well and read and react to what goes on with quickness and burst. Ellis is an impact penalty killer and can be legitimately counted on in high leverage defensive situations. He's no Nick Lidstrom, but he's a valuable defensive defenseman and that defensive skill only further strengthens the value his offense provides. Given his puck moving chops and his defensive ability, Ryan Ellis is a high-end #2 defenseman.
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