With the 11th overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators select defenseman Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL.

Ryan Ellis

Height: 5'9.25"

Weight: 173 lbs.

2008-2009 stats: 57 games, 22 goals, 67 assists, 89 points

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Analysis:

Ellis is a risky pick in that he's very small and reliant on picking up powerplay points, but he's got a great shot and great hockey smarts, which should allow him to put up a lot of points at the NHL level. The Predators add a player that can someday be their quarterback powerplay.