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Ryan Ellis(D)|PHI
Line Change
Line Change
Trotz liked the improvements of defenseman Ryan Ellis last night: “Ellis was 100 times better than he was in game one,” Trotz said. “He didn’t turn the puck over like he did. His first game he was a turnover machine early, then he started stabilizing. I thought he played a pretty good game.”

With Roman Josi injured, Ellis has a good chance of making the team. The former 11th overall pick scored 24 goals and a resounding 100 points last season in the OHL. He could replace Cody Franson nicely on the bottom pairing.

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Predators Insider 2011-09-21T19:10:14.000Z
Ryan Ellis
Sean Couturier(C)|PHI
Signing
Signing
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced that the club has signed 2011 1st round pick (8th overall) Sean Couturier to an entry-level contract.

Following back-to-back 96 point seasons in the QMJHL, Couturier has very little to prove at the Junior level. The pivot could convert into a left wing at some point this season, if he sticks with the big club.

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@NHLFlyers 2011-09-21T11:14:36.000Z
Sean Couturier
Ryan Johansen(C)|PHI
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He has an opportunity to come in and battle for a job on our hockey team, but at the same time he doesn't have to be one of our top two centers if he does make our hockey club. He's a talented kid who can play in a lot of situations.

Reports out of Columbus indicate Johansen will lead the third line as the Blue Jackets attempt to roll three scoring lines out next season. The dynamic center impressed at the recent Traverse City Prospects Tournament and should be the focus of training camp.

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NHL.com 2011-09-15T11:28:16.000Z
Ryan Johansen
Ryan Johansen(C)|PHI
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RT @NHLHotStove: Why? RT: @Aportzline #CBJ scratching C Ryan Johansen, healthy. / Want everybody to play at least twice, will go in Wed.

The Blue Jackets's top prospect was held out of yesterday's rookie tournament game as a healthy scratch. While the team remains serious about Johansen's development, they clearly are more interested in what he does in training camp; latest news listed him as the third line center.

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Aaron Portzline 2011-09-14T12:00:00.000Z
Ryan Johansen
Ryan Ellis(D)|PHI
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"We never have been an organization that will rush a guy and we like to say that they're ready when they're ready, and we'll let Ryan determine if he's ready or not."

With Francis Bouillon still injured and the departures of Cody Franson and Brett Lebda, there should be room for the blue-chipper Ellis. He will need to earn a spot over other prospects like Teemu Laaskso and Roman Josi in addition to outplaying vets like Tyler Sloan and Jack Hillen. Could be a very interesting sleeper pick in dynasty/keeper leagues.

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NHL.com 2011-09-13T14:17:48.000Z
Ryan Ellis
Sean Couturier(C)|PHI
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One possible scenario if Couturier did make the squad would be to move him over to the wing, something the team has done in the past, most notably with the guy who Couturier was traded for.

Couturier remains a long-shot to make the team out of training camp but could as a winger. Interesting news as his production would certainly translate better on the wing in fantasy hockey terms.

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Philly Sports Daily 2011-09-13T14:07:03.000Z
Sean Couturier