2009 NHL Draft: Nashville Predators select Ryan Ellis in 1st Round
On the Forecheck — ... ), Nashville went with a defenseman in Ryan Ellis with the #11 pick in the 1st Round of tonight's 2009 NHL Entry Draft. While the fans' concensus choice, ...

Saturday notes: Pronger goes to the Flyers, Reinsdorf bids on the Coyotes, more musing on Ellis
On the Forecheck — The news & notes are pretty thin this morning - the second day of the NHL Draft will bring a host of new faces into the Predators organization, so stay tuned for those results later today... Inside Predators - Tennessean.com John Glennon's notes include more musings about the Ryan Ellis pick, and word about the Joel Ward & Greg Zanon negotiations. Ducks ship defenseman Pronger to Flyers - TSN Despite all the rumor and speculation, only one trade involving current players was made yesterday, with the ...

Nashville Predators draft reviews pour in, and tragedy strikes Milwaukee
On the Forecheck — ... first pick, including word that apparently Minnesota really had their eye on him if Nashville didn't take him. Oh, and Ryan? Just so you know there's a lot more to Nashville than country music, this front-page article from the Tennessean on Sunday will help you out. Personally, I'm allergic to country music, but I love it here. NHL draft team-by-team analyses - nbcsports.com Will there be enough room on a talented Nashville blueline for Ryan Ellis down the road? Nashville picks, Admirals wait - ...

Nashville Predators announce roster and schedule for development camp
On the Forecheck — ... In addition to 17 Predators picks from 2005-08 and several free-agent signees or invites, the camp will feature a number of Nashville's selections from the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including first-round selection Ryan Ellis (11th overall). ...

The Rule of Two
Pension Plan Puppets — ... As far as the D and goalies go, Toskala is good enough. Schenn is our stud. Kaberle could be our playmaker for a while if he's not traded, but you can get another D-man like that through trade, so no worries there. It is a bit worrisome that the prospect cupboard is kind of bare on that side. White (not really a prospect anymore), Stralman (might show us something this year) and maybe this Vorobiev character? Ryan Ellis would have looked good coming up the pipe. But hey, there is another draft next year. ...

Nashville Predators 2009 Development Camp Roster Announced
On the Forecheck — ... All of the team's 2009 draft picks, including 1st-round selection Ryan Ellis and 2nd round selections Zach Budish and Charles-Olivier Roussel, are now listed on the roster and expected to attend. It's a great chance to escape the summer heat, and check out the future of the Nashville Predators at the same time. ...

Tuesday notes: "The Monster" picks Toronto, defenders on the market and searching for the next Paul Ysebaert
On the Forecheck — ... Brunnstrom? After torching the Predators for a hat trick in his 1st NHL game, he spent much of last year bouncing in and out of the lineup. Evaluating the remaining UFAs: Defencemen Edition - From The Rink Mirtle takes a look at the top remaining blueliners on the market. In particular, I'd be interested in guys like Dennis Seidenberg, or perhaps Cory Murphy as a PP specialist, in much the same mold as this year's 1st round draft choice, Ryan Ellis. NHLPA Files Grievance, Barker and Versteeg Could ...

Wednesday news: Joe Sakic retiring, Twitter's impact on the NHL, and Predators prospects hit the ice
On the Forecheck — ... John Glennon checks in with a number of OHL coaches to assess Ryan Ellis, Nashville's 1st pick in the 2009 draft. Opinions are unanimous that he'll make a big impact at the NHL level regardless of his 5'9" frame. ...

Nashville Predators fans get their July hockey fix
On the Forecheck — ... , and in particular, I thought Ryan Ellis looked good maintaining his position and breaking up plays with this stick. Jonathan Blum, on the other hand, got pulled out of place by opposing forwards on occasion. Granted, I just caught 30 minutes of one practice, so I wouldn't read too much into that. ...

Monday's news: Profiling the Nashville Predators prospects, and pondering a plumetting NHL salary cap
On the Forecheck — ... David Boclair brings us a profile of the hard work that has carried Ryan Ellis to stardom at the OHL level, and a 1st-round draft selection by the Preds. ...

The State of the Predators Union: Is it strong?
On the Forecheck — ... Secondly, Poile made the best pitch yet as to why Predators fans should embrace the selection of Ryan Ellis in the 1st round of this year's draft (so many were disappointed that he didn't pick a forward). He basically said that Ellis was like Steve Sullivan on defense, the kind of dynamic playmaker that can change the entire flow of a game. I was fine with the pick, and like the comparison. ...

Wednesday's news: Predators prospects profiled, while Kariya plots a comeback in St. Louis
On the Forecheck — ... In preparation for the next World Junior Championship (to be held December 26 - January 5 in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), 3 Predators draftees have been invited to Team Canada's Evaluation Camp. Ryan Ellis and Charles-Olivier Roussel will be on defense for the Red Team, while Gabriel Bourque will skate up front for the White. ...

Weekend notes: Should the Nashville Predators make a trade?
On the Forecheck — ... In the second half of their interview with Milwaukee Admirals head coach Lane Lambert, we hear about Ryan Ellis, ...

Monday's news: Nashville's Olympic hopefuls hit the ice, while hockey's media landscape shifts
On the Forecheck — ... options available for prospective season ticket buyers. I'll be in section 308 this fall, so be sure to look me up. Central Division Preview – 5th Place - Octopus Thrower A Red Wings blogger starts his division preview with his projection for last place... and guess who he's got there. Interview with Nashville Predators' Top Prospect Ryan Ellis - Bleacher Report Andrew Echevarria has a few words with 2009's 1st-round Predators draft pick Ryan Ellis. Around the NHL Media Notes: ...

Nashville Predators announce 2009 Training Camp rosters, schedule
On the Forecheck — ... 6 Shea Weber 6-4 230 R Sicamous, B.C. 8/14/85 Nashville (NHL) 49 Ryan Ellis 5-9 180 R Hamilton, Ont. ...

NHL Offseason Winners & Losers: Western Conference
Canes Country — ... , Tomas Tatar and Andrej Nestrasil is impressive given they were taken at Nos. 32, 60 and 75, respectively, but the Preds takes top honors here. They further bolstered their blueline with dynamic power play quarterback Ryan Ellis, plus drafted Zach Budish and Charles-Olivier Roussel in the second round and Michael Latta with their second pick of the third. In all, they used 10 picks in the draft.  ...

Nashville Predators rookies fall to Atlanta Thrashers, 6-3
On the Forecheck — ... The following video highlights come courtesy of the Thrashers site (so you'll have to bear the Thrashers-centric coverage). Stay tuned for the end, which includes a sweet post-game shootout goal by Ryan Ellis at the 2:15 mark: ...

What price should the Nashville Predators pay for Phil Kessel?
On the Forecheck — ... Jonathan Blum He's talented, and on the rise, but did the draft of Ryan Ellis (who in many ways is a similar player) create room to make a move here? ...

Wednesday's news: Several jobs up for grabs, while free ticket deadline approaches in Nashville
On the Forecheck — ... Predators Examiner Diamond also gets the scoop straight from the coach as to what's on the line over the next few days. Scrimmages and pre-season games are where players competing for roster spots can truly stand out. Wilson likely to make Sommet debut on Thursday; training-camp notes; Kessell talk - Inside Predators As if you needed another reason to attend the pre-season game on Thursday against Atlanta, John Glennon reports that Colin Wilson and Ryan Ellis might both play for the first time at the Sommet Center. ...

Nashville Predators cut 12 players from training camp
On the Forecheck — ... 2009 training camp roster, leaving it at 44 players.    2009 draft picks Taylor Beck, Gabriel Bourque, Michael Latta and Charles-Olivier Roussel were returned to their junior teams, while Scott Brannon, John Decaro, Mike McLean, Jacob Muzzin, Brock Sheahan, Arvid Stromberg, Pierre-Alexandre Vandall and Mark Van Guilder were released from Professional/Amateur Tryout Agreements.   Seven players who participated in Predators Rookie Camp - Jonathon Blum, Ryan Ellis, Ian McKenzie, Chet Pickard, Mark ...

Thursday's news: Predators in position to buy
On the Forecheck — ... It's Game Night, folks! Tonight at 7:00 the Preds kick off the pre-season against the Atlanta Thrashers, and prior to the game the new 3rd jersey will be officially unveiled. It should be a fun night down at the Sommet Center. Word so far is that Colin Wilson and Ryan Ellis will both play, giving fans their first look at the team's top picks in the last two drafts. Before we get to the morning news, however, I want to make special note of something that John Glennon included in his recap of yesterday's  ...

Pre-season Game #1: Atlanta Thrashers @ Nashville Predators
On the Forecheck — ... finally get to see some "real" hockey action, as the Predators and Thrashers face off in their first pre-season game. Faceoff is at 7:00 p.m. at the Sommet Center, but get there early for the pre-game ceremony unveiling the new 3rd jersey. Selected players will be available on the concourse during the 1st intermission, showing off the new threads as well. John Glennon has the complete lineup for Nashville tonight, which includes Colin Wilson, Ryan Ellis, and the top line of Sullivan-Arnott-Dumont, but (as ...

Tuesday's news: Bouillon added to the Predators mix as sore groins plague the NHL
On the Forecheck — ... Windsor Spitfires GM Warren Rychel expects that defenseman Ryan Ellis will be sent back from the Predators training camp in time for their game on Thursday. ...

Another Look at Drafted Junior Players
Mile High Hockey — ...   and Ryan Ellis are reportedly headed there soon as well. Whenever these moves are debated, the question of how such a player will have his development effected is invariably raised. In my mind, the answer basically boils down to "not much". ...

Should Ryan Ellis play with Nashville in the NHL this season?
On the Forecheck — ... 2009 1st-round draft pick, defenseman Ryan Ellis, will soon head back to his junior team, the Windsor Spitfires. But should he? ...

Thursday's notes: Ryan Ellis heads back to junior, "Olie the Goalie" retires
On the Forecheck — ... After the jump, there's a full slate of Predators and other hockey news. NHL.com boasts a series of feature article on Nashville this morning, we get word that 1st-round draft pick Ryan Ellis is on his way back to his junior team, and one of the great goaltenders of the last 15 years hangs up his pads... ...

Nashville Predators reassign defenseman Ryan Ellis
On the Forecheck — ... Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has reassigned defenseman Ryan Ellis to his junior team, the Windsor Spitfires (OHL).  ...

Monday's news: Did the Predators' good start spoil a Dallas guarantee?
On the Forecheck — ... have given defenseman Michael Del Zotto a 9-game NHL tryout, after which they'll need to decide whether to return him to his junior club. It's a similar situation as exists between the Predators and 2009 1st-round draft pick Ryan Ellis. ...

Wednesday's news: The Predators lines, they are a-changing
On the Forecheck — ... - Dan Hamhuis blog The Preds defenseman writes about putting the 6-1 Edmonton loss behind them, and preparing to meet Dallas tonight. With only one line scoring, Trotz puts rookie in the mix - Nashville City Paper David Boclair looks at how in just one game, Colin Wilson has gone from tender rookie, to key component of the Preds' offensive attack. Ryan Ellis ready for NHL, says Predators' coach - Windsor Star Barry Trotz isn't shy about hyping Ryan Ellis' NHL potential. Around the NHL ...

Nashville Predators sign prospect Ryan Ellis to pro contract
On the Forecheck — ... Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ryan Ellis, the club's first choice (11th overall) in the 2009 Entry Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract. ...