Ellis practiced yesterday and skated with Seth Jones in today’s morning skate, so it looks like he could be back in the lineup tonight. There is no official word on his status, but expect coach Laviolette to update Ellis’ status shortly.
Predators GM David Poile said he expected to have Ellis back in the lineup in the last week of February or the first week of March. Ellis, who has been out since January 8th, has taken a little longer than expected, but he is finally making some progress according to Poile. With the addition of Cody Franson over the weekend, the Predators blue line is going to look really scary when Ellis returns.
Ellis has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since January 8th. His return to the Predators morning skate is a good sign that he is progressing well and close to being back in the lineup.
Ellis did not participate in the Predators morning skate, but he skated alone prior to the team’s practice session. Ellis has been sidelined since January 8th and will likely miss another week before returning.
Ellis was injured in Thursday’s game vs. the Stars and will miss at least the next five games. He will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break and then a more detailed timeline will be released. The Predators did not recall a defenseman from Milwaukee for today’s game, so Anton Volchenkov must be ready to return.
Ellis left after playing just 11:16 TOI and did not return. Ellis had been playing really well, having registered two goals and three assists in his previous three games—5G / 13A, plus-12 in 40 games this season. If Ellis misses an extended period of time, it could open the door for veteran Ian White to make it back to the NHL.
Ellis, 23, had six goals and 21 assists (27 points) in 80 games last season. He was drafted 11th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft and has tremendous offensive upside. Ellis is undersized, but will be a key member of the Predators power-play for years to come.
Ellis only played one game during his call-up. He played 20:11, recorded no points and was a minus-1. He will return to the AHL where he has four goals and six assists in 24 games.
Ellis has two goals and four assists in 31 games with the Predators this season.
Ellis was a healthy scratch in the Predators last game. He is the definition of an offensive-defenseman but he has had a hard time scoring this season. He had just two goals and four assists in 31 games.
Sounds like Ellis is the healthy scratch tonight. He scored three goals and 10 points in 28 games.
Sounds like Ellis should get back into the lineup shortly. The rookie has three goals and nine points in 22 games.
The rookie has been given a vote of confidence for the rest of the season. He has three goals and nine points in 22 games.
Ellis comes back up to the Predators and could play tonight. He has three goals and nine points in 22 games.
Ellis heads back down to the minors, where he will get more playing time. The rookie scored three goals and nine points in 22 games.
Sounds like Ellis will play after all. The offensive defender scored three goals and nine points in his first 21 NHL games.
Ellis is likely the odd-man out on the Preds blue line. The offensive defender scored three goals and nine points in his first 21 NHL games.
Ellis registered no points and seven shots on goal in four games.
Ellis scored four goals and 17 points through his first 26 professional games. He should make his NHL debut tonight against the Red Wings.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
