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Keaton Ellerby

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Height 6'5"
DOB 11/5/1988
Born Strathmore, Canada
Drafted 1st Rd, #10 Overall in 2007
Became an unrestricted free agent in July 2015.
DFree Agent
June 29, 2015
Ellerby wasn't extended a qualifying offer by the Jets on Monday and will become an unrestricted free agent, Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
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Ellerby recorded 16 points in 41 games for AHL St. John's last season, but otherwise spent much of his time in the press box during his stint with the Jets. The 10th overall draft pick in 2007, Ellerby looks to be little more than an organizational-depth option on the blue line at this juncture.
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March 16, 2015
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Paul Bruno
September 29, 2014
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April 10, 2014
Monday Daily Puck: The Devils Made Me Do It
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April 7, 2014
Saturday Daily Puck: Captain Serious-ly Missing
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April 5, 2014
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Ellerby’s career to this point has been a bit of a let down considering he was taken 10th overall by the Panthers in the 2007 NHL Draft. He was never expected to make much of an impact offensively at the NHL level, but he’s never been able to really catch on as a stay-at-home guy either. Between dealing with some minor injuries and spending some time in the AHL, Ellerby only suited up for 51 games last season, recording two goals, four assists, and a plus-4 rating over that span. He just signed a new one-year, two-way contract in the offseason and is expected to compete for playing time on the team’s third pairing in 2014-15.
Ellerby joined the Kings in a midseason trade and gave the team some additional defensive depth and a solid penalty killer on the backend, but contributed just three points in 35 games. He'll be back as a bottom pair defensemen again this season.
A first-round pick of the Panthers' from 2007, Ellerby has not yet shown the promise Florida was hoping for when they made him the 10th overall selection. Ellerby was in and out of the lineup last season due to minor injuries and being a healthy scratch; he managed no goals and five assists in 40 contests and has scored just twice in 115 career NHL games. He's still young, turning 24 shortly after the season begins, but Florida would like to see some production from him. If he can start playing consistently, he's worth remembering in deep keeper leagues.
While he isn't on the same level as Panthers' blueline phenom Dmitri Kulikov, Ellerby is one of the better prospects in Florida's system. Last season, with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, Ellerby potted six goals to compliment 13 assists and 34 penalty minutes in 58 contests. He also appeared in 22 games with the Panthers, but went scoreless. Ellerby bulked up in the offseason so that he can be more physical, a move that could go along way for Ellerby in the 2010-11 season.
He’s still considered a long-range prospect at the tender age of 20, but his game isn’t as offensively oriented as fantasy owners would like. Ellerby pitched in 23 points in his first AHL season, and he may get some NHL time this season. But the long-term possibilities are just that.
Easily the best blue line prospect in the system, Ellerby is probably a couple of seasons away from the NHL. He’s got a big frame that needs to fill out, and not enough offensive ability to rely on being one-dimensional.
The Panthers' first-round pick from the summer is not a candidate to break camp in the NHL for a little while. While he's a good skater, Ellerby has some filling out to do and should be placed back in WHL Kamloops.
Ellerby is one of those kids who raises more questions than gives answers. He's big (6'4") and can skate but his mental approach to the game draws a lot of curious looks. Another boom-or-bust pick from 2007, Ellerby needs to bring it to the rink every single day. If he does, he could be a true bad ass -- a guy who could his 50 points and 200 penalty minutes in a single season. If he doesn't, he's going to have to fit that ass of his into the small seats on an AHL or ECHL bus.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Free Agent
April 12, 2015
Ellerby recorded an assist in his 16:58 of ice time Saturday against the Flames.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Free Agent
March 13, 2015
Ellerby was recalled from AHL St. John's on Friday, Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Free Agent
January 10, 2015
Ellerby was reassigned to AHL St. John's on Saturday, Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Free Agent
January 5, 2015
Ellerby was recalled from AHL St. John's on Monday.
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DWinnipeg Jets  Free Agent
October 6, 2014
Winnipeg waived Ellerby on Monday with the intention of sending him to AHL St. John's, Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
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