Ryan Ellis — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Ellis is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Player Overview
Ryan Ellis was a veteran defenseman who carved out an 11-season NHL career, concluding in 2021-22. Across 566 games, he established himself as a productive blueliner, contributing 275 points from the backend.
His peak impact came in 2015-16, where he registered a strong 11.2 GAR. Ellis was a consistent and effective presence throughout his time in the league.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 11 — NSH |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4.3 |
| 2019-20 | 49 | 8 | 30 | 38 | 7.1 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 7 | 34 | 41 | 13.1 |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 5.1 |
| 2016-17 | 71 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 16.6 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 17.8 |
| 2014-15 | 58 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 12.2 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 10.5 |
| 2012-13 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.5 |
| 2011-12 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.2 |
Analysis
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 17.8 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.