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Steven Ellis

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Steven Ellis

Associate editor and prospect analyst for Daily Faceoff, and writer for The Leafs Nation. Graduated from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in 2018 with a Bachelors of Journalism. Published work on: The Hockey News, Sports Illustrated, Daily Hive, Euro Hockey, The Hockey House and more. Also watches too much racing, according to his wife.

You can find Steven Ellis on Twitter at @sellishockey

Steven Ellis Headlines

DateTitle
Sep 11, 2026One prospect to watch on every NHL 2026 rookie tournament roster
Sep 10, 2026Top 10 most improved NHL prospects since 2025-26
Sep 09, 2026Hockey Canada unveils new jersey for 2026-27 season
Sep 09, 2026Top 5 most improved NHL prospect pools in 2026-27
Sep 08, 20262026-27 NHL team preview: Montreal Canadiens
Sep 07, 2026Which 2026 draft picks could start the season in the NHL?
Sep 04, 2026Top 10 huge NHL prospects to watch in 2026-27
Sep 03, 2026Top five undersized NHL prospects to watch in 2026-27
Sep 02, 2026Top 10 Calder Trophy candidates you need to know for 2026-27
Sep 01, 2026Four rookie NHL goaltenders to watch in 2026-27
Sep 01, 2026Top 75 NHL-affiliated skater prospects in 2026-27
Aug 30, 2026Ranking every NHL team’s 2026-27 prospect pool, from 1-32
Aug 27, 2026Top 25 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects in 2026-27
Aug 26, 20262026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks
Aug 23, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Hub: Everything you need to know about your team’s future
Aug 17, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Winnipeg Jets’ Top 10
Aug 16, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Washington Capitals’ Top 10
Aug 15, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Vegas Golden Knights’ Top 10
Aug 14, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Vancouver Canucks’ Top 10
Aug 13, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Utah Mammoth’s Top 10
Aug 12, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top 10
Aug 11, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Tampa Bay Lightning’s Top 10
Aug 10, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: St. Louis Blues’ Top 10
Aug 09, 20262027 NHL Draft: Top prospects who stood out at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Aug 08, 2026USA, Canada to play for gold at 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Aug 07, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10
Aug 06, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: San Jose Sharks’ Top 10
Aug 06, 20262026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Stroeder, Selič highlight top standouts from Day 3
Aug 05, 20262026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 10
Aug 05, 20262026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: DuPont, Kachlíř highlight top standouts from Day 2