Dan Ellis News

Dan Ellis will be out another 4-6 weeks, Bruce Boudreau said. The Ducks say Ellis has not suffered a setback from a torn groin, though.

Sounds like Ellis will miss the remainder of the season. As long as the Ducks are in the playoff hunt, expect Jonas Hiller to start.

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Ellis has on the shelf for the last six weeks due to a tear in his groin muscle that occurred during a practice in the first week of January. Boudreau said the reports he’s getting are that the veteran has been skating on his own back in Anaheim.

Without Ellis, Jonas Hiller has started a good deal of games. Expect Ellis to get a crack at the lineup once healthy.

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ANAHEIM — Ducks goalie Dan Ellis has been sidelined for a month becasuse of a torn groin muscle and it appears that he is just starting to begin the process toward returning to the ice.

Ellis's injury has put extra stress on the shoulders of starting goalie Jonas Hiller. His return would help an already-overworked netminder.

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#NHLDucks news: Dan Ellis placed on IR with a strained groin, out 4 weeks.

With Ellis out, expect the Ducks to ride Jonas Hiller for the next month. The club likely will recall Jeff Deslauriers, who should be serviceable as the team's backup.

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Backup goalie Dan Ellis just helped off ice at practice. Appeared to re-injure groin.

Sounds like Ellis' nagging groin will sideline him once again. Expect Jonas Hiller to get the majority of the workload with Ellis out.

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When asked postgame if Dan Ellis will go for #NHLDucks tonite in Winnipeg, BB said, "There's a good chance. I'm still pondering right now."

In four career starts against the Jets organization, Ellis has a 3-1-0 record with a 1.88 GAA, .928 SV% and one shutout.

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All 3 goalies out here practicing [Ellis's 2nd day back on the ice]. For fans wondering, Hiller still sporting the all-black mask. #NHLDucks

Ellis continues to practice with the team, which is a good sign. At the rate Jonas Hiller is starting, he will need a rest sooner rather than later.

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Per Coach Carlyle: #NHLDucks Goalie Dan Ellis will undergo treatment for his groin injury and will be reevaluated in one week.

Ellis will not play for at least a week, guaranteeing Jonas Hiller makes tonight's start. Barring injury, Hiller will start every game until Ellis returns.

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Dan Ellis didn't skate today because of a lingering groin issue. If it doesn't improve, Ducks may need to recall a goalie for tomorrow.

The injury bothered Ellis earlier in the season but he was able to shake it off and get into a few games. It sounds like Jonas Hiller is guaranteed to start with Ellis day-to-day.

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Figure that Ellis will go Thursday. Seemed OK today. But RC will never say who his starter will be. Never. Ever. Am I sort of clear?

In nine career appearances against the Kings, Ellis holds a 7-1-0 record with a 2.24 GAA and .930 SV%.

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Almost time for #NHLDucks hockey at #CBJ! Early lineup notes- Ellis vs. Mason in goal. Anaheim Scratches: Jacques, Brookbank.

Through seven career appearances against the Blue Jackets, Ellis holds a 5-1-1 record with a 1.47 GAA, .955 SV% and two shutouts.

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