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Ryan Ellis salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, personal life, girlfriend, wife, parents and family

Ryan Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player known for his position as a defenceman for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Salary

For the 2024–25 NHL season, Ellis's base salary is $6,500,000, with a cap hit of $6,250,000. 


Net worth 

His net worth is around $20–25 million accrued from his professional ice hockey contract from sources such as salary bonuses and endorsement deals.


Personal life 

Ryan Ellis was born in Freelton, Ontario, Canada.

Girlfriend/Wife/Partner

Ellis's wife is Kaitlyn Lanthier.

Parents and family 

Ryan Ellis's parents are Jim Ellis (father) and Mary Lou (mother). 


Contract Details

Ryan Ellis and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to an 8-year, $50,000,000 contract with a cap hit of $6,250,000 per season on August 14, 2018. It would expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.


Position, Draft and Scouting 

Ryan Ellis plays as a defenceman. He was draughted 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 1st round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.


Best Season

Ellis's standout season in the NHL was the 2019–20 campaign, where he recorded 38 points (9 goals, 29 assists) in 49 games.


Awards and Achievements

- Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Player of the Year (2011)

- Gold medallist with Team Canada at the World Junior Championships (2009, 2010)

- Named to the NHL All-Star Game during his career.


International Career

Ellis has represented Canada in international ice hockey competitions, including the IIHF World Junior Championships.