Recent Articles written by Steven Ellis

Associate editor and prospect analyst for Daily Faceoff, and writer for The Leafs Nation. Graduated from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in 2018 with a Bachelors of Journalism. Published work on: The Hockey News, Sports Illustrated, Daily Hive, Euro Hockey, The Hockey House and more. Also watches too much racing, according to his wife.

2025 NHL Draft Lottery Odds: Which teams have the best chance to select first overall?

2025 NHL Draft Lottery Odds: Which teams have the best chance to select first overall?Follow along until the end of the regular season as we track who has the best odds to select first overall in 2025.

Checking in on 4 Nations Face-Off goaltenders: Who’s thriving and who isn’t

Checking in on 4 Nations Face-Off goaltenders: Who’s thriving and who isn’tUSA looks set in the crease, but concerns linger for Canada, Finland and Sweden.

‘I feel like I can contribute’: Improved confidence a big factor in Senators’ Adam Gaudette’s career year

‘I feel like I can contribute’: Improved confidence a big factor in Senators’ Adam Gaudette’s career year“I think there were a lot of things that I needed to learn and figure out with my game.”

Checking in on the NHLers traded in 2024-25 so far

Checking in on the NHLers traded in 2024-25 so farFrom Carrier to Blackwood to Kakko, there’s been no shortage of notable players moved.

Is Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes the real deal?

Is Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes the real deal?It’s too soon to know if he’s a flash in the pan, but he’s staked a strong claim to the No. 2 job at worst.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin on Elias Pettersson’s struggles: ‘He’s well aware of it’

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin on Elias Pettersson’s struggles: ‘He’s well aware of it’Elias Pettersson’s season has been under heavy scrutiny this year – and that continued during Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin’s media availability on Monday. Pettersson has 29 points in 39 games in 2024-25, putting him on pace for just 56 points. That would be his lowest...

Top five late-round steals from the 2024 NHL Draft so far

Top five late-round steals from the 2024 NHL Draft so farFour forwards and a goalie highlight the top late-round performers from the first half of the season.

Matt Murray and Matthew Murray combine for three AHL shutouts over perfect weekend

Matt Murray and Matthew Murray combine for three AHL shutouts over perfect weekendThe duo combined to stop all 85 shots sent their way this weekend.

Breaking down every NHL team’s draft pick situation ahead of 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

Breaking down every NHL team’s draft pick situation ahead of 2025 NHL Trade DeadlineIf you can avoid moving high picks, great, but they’re an ideal tool for contenders to procure stretch-run upgrades.

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov getting closer to return from injury

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov getting closer to return from injuryKaprizov has been out of the Wild’s lineup since Dec. 23.

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