"Honestly, it's been the hardest year of my life," Ellis said. "Can't say I've been through anything harder."
Ellis was traded to Philly during the last offseason and seemed like he would be a very good pickup for the team. However, injuries mounted and he played just four games this year and even stopped attending practice three weeks ago, leading to the trade speculation.
"Being around the guys became tough because I can't help, I can't play, I can't do."
"It sounds kind of weird, but I miss getting hit by a puck," said Ellis, adding he even misses getting punched in the face if it means he can get back out on the ice.
Again, Ellis didn't deny there were issues, but he wouldn't get into specifics, simply saying they "multi-layered". However, he insisted everything has been worked out and he's happy to return to the Flyers next season. The former first-round pick (11th overall) has played 566 regular season games in the NHL, collecting 275 points (76G, 199A).
Ryan Ellis said they finally figured out what the problem is. Didn't specify but said it was a multi-layered problem. They have a plan now that everyone is happy with, and he plans to be back by training camp. pic.twitter.com/zMRbj5qnNu— Giana Han (@giana_jade) April 30, 2022
"Being around the guys became tough because I can't help, I can't play, I can't do," Ryan Ellis said. "I've never had that before."
But he has a renewed energy now that he has a plan.— Giana Han (@giana_jade) April 30, 2022
"Being around the guys became tough because I can't help, I can't play, I can't do," Ryan Ellis said. "I've never had that before."
But he has a renewed energy now that he has a plan.— Giana Han (@giana_jade) April 30, 2022
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Erik Karlsson | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Drake Batherson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Nick Bjugstad | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Morgan Geekie | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jordan Kyrou | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Anthony Mantha | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Bryan Rust | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Parker Wotherspoon | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Justin Brazeau | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Sidney Crosby | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Ridly Greig | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Filip Hallander | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Dylan Holloway | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Evgeni Malkin | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Jake Sanderson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Brayden Schenn | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Tyler Tucker | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Nathan Walker | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Noel Acciari | - | - | - | |
| Mike Amadio | - | - | - | |
| COMPLETE STATS | ||||
| 2025-2026 NHL STANDINGS | ||||||
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Canadiens | 10 | 7 | 3 | - | 14 | |
| Red Wings | 9 | 6 | 3 | - | 12 | |
| Panthers | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 10 | |
| Sabres | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
| Senators | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
| Maple Leafs | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
| Lightning | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
| Bruins | 10 | 4 | 6 | - | 8 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Devils | 9 | 8 | 1 | - | 16 | |
| Penguins | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | |
| Hurricanes | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 12 | |
| Capitals | 9 | 6 | 3 | - | 12 | |
| Islanders | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| Flyers | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| Blue Jackets | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 8 | |
| Rangers | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Mammoth | 10 | 8 | 2 | - | 16 | |
| Avalanche | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | |
| Jets | 9 | 6 | 3 | - | 12 | |
| Stars | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | |
| Blackhawks | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | |
| Predators | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | |
| Wild | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | |
| Blues | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Golden Knights | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | |
| Kraken | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | |
| Kings | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | |
| Oilers | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | |
| Canucks | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 10 | |
| Ducks | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| Sharks | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | |
| Flames | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | |
COMPLETE STANDINGS | ||||||