In the 2009 entry draft, the Nashville Predators selected Ryan Ellis eleventh overall to become the fifth defenseman drafted by the Preds in the first round.At the time, many scouts were saying that if he had been two inches taller, Ellis would have been a top five pick that year, as his skill was unquestionable. The real question was, however, was whether he could transition his game to the NHL-level .
Ellis has been one of the most notable Predators draft picks due in large part to his performances on the world stage at the WJC, winning gold once in 2009 and two silvers in 2010 and 2011. In 2009, he was Canada's 8th defenseman, because of his tremendous skills on the...