Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) takes the puck from Golden Knights defenders during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) tries to play the puck in the third period of the home opener at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) consoles defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) after the team's 5-1 loss to the Jets in Game 7 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) hits the ice in front of Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) late in the third period of Game 4 in the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Winnipeg Jets center Matt Hendricks (15) battle along the boards during the third period of Game 4 in the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) is tended to ater being kicked in the head during the third period in game 1 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Friday, April 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis is greeted by fans as the team arrives Monday, April 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn., after defeating the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) tussle on the ice which resulting in penalties for both during the second period of game 6 in the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Pepsi Center, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver, Colo.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) helps goaltender Juuse Saros (74) stop the puck during the second period of game 3 of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center, Monday, April 16, 2018, in Denver, Colo.

Linesman Brian Murphy tries to break up a fight between Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4), another Preds player and Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during the second period in game 2 of the first round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.

Mar. 25, 2018: Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis (4) is in the net behind goaltender Juuse Saros (74) after being shoved by Winnipeg Jets' Brandon Tanev (13) during first period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Predators General Manager David Poile, right, spends time with his grandson, Wyatt, before a game at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 25, 2018. Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis says hello Wyatt before taking the ice for a game against the St. Louis Blues.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) skates with the puck past Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with center Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) looks for an opening past Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

Jan 9, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan Ellis greets fans during the Gold Walk Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. .

Predators players P.K.Subban, Ryan Ellis, Flip Forsberg and Yannick Weber at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) breaks up a play during the second period of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) fights for the puck with Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (62) during the second period of game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa., Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) get tangled up during the second period of game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) slaps hands with fans before game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) get into a scuffle during the third period of game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Scott Wilson (23) and Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) battle for a puck during the second period of game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Scott Wilson (23) battle for the puck along the boards during the first period of game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis fist bumps fans as he arrives at the Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tenn., before the team travels to Pittsburgh for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday, May 27, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Nick Ritchie (37) fight for the puck along the board during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference finals at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates with left wing Filip Forsberg (9), center Mike Fisher (12) and left wing Colin Wilson (33) after his goal during the third period in game 4 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) reacts after left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scored against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period in game 4 of the Western Conference finals at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) passes past Anaheim Ducks center Rickard Rakell (67) during the second period of game 3 of the Western Conference finals at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) takes the puck from Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano (7) as he helps Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) defend the goal during the second period of game 1 of the Western Conference finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2017.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis with his playoff beard on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates his goal with the fans and Titans linebacker Avery Williamson during the third period in game 4 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) and defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) defend against St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) during the second period in game four of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

The Predators celebrate with defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) after his goal during the third period in game 4 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) helps goalie Pekka Rinne (35) in the crease as Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) tries to take a shot during the second period of Game 4 on May 2, 2017.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) battle along the boards during the first period in game 3 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bridgestone Arena Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) takes the puck away from Blues center Patrik Berglund (21) during the third period in game 1 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in St. Louis, Mo.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) skates during warmups before the start of game 1 of the second round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in St. Louis, Mo.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) moves the puck defended by Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) and right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the second period of game four in the first-round NHL playoff series at the Bridgestone Arena, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Chicago Blackhawks center Tanner Kero (67) tussle along the boards in the third period of game two in the first-round NHL playoff series at the United Center, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) reacts to blocking a shot by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) in the third period of game one in the first-round NHL playoff series at the United Center, Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Chicago, Ill.

Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) collides with Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 30, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with teammates during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman P.K. Subban during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif.

Columbus Blue Jackets' Sam Gagner, left, and Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis fight for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk stops a breakaway scoring attempt by Nashville's Ryan Ellis during the first period on Feb. 18, 2017.

Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33), of Sweden, and Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

Montreal Canadiens left wing Paul Byron (41) and Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis, center, collide after Byron's shot went in front of goalie Pekka Rinne (35) on Jan. 2, 2017, in Nashville Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild with teammate Colin Wilson (33) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) fights with Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Monday Nov. 21, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) fights with Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Monday Nov. 21, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Referees separate Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) after their fight late in the third period at Bridgestone Arena Monday Nov. 21, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) goes after the push as it gets too close to the goal as the Predators play against the St. Louis Blues Thursday Nov. 10, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) dives for the puck with Dallas Stars left wing Patrick Sharp (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game at Bridgestone Arena, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Motte (64) battle for the puck in the second period at Bridgestone Arena Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis, left, is congratulated by Mike Fisher after Ellis scored against the Blackhawks in the second period on April 12, 2014, at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis scores on a breakaway against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford on March 14, 2014, at Chicago.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis ties up the stick of Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby as the puck goes wide of goalie Pekka Rinne during the second period at Bridgestone Arena on March 4, 2014.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis fires a blast that would result in a goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 14, 2014.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis gets tangled up with Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas, who was attempting to take a shot during the first period at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 25, 2013.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis skates during a drill at Centennial Sportsplex on Jan. 11, 2013.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis waits for the puck during practice at Centennial Sportsplex on Jan. 11, 2013.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis has his shot stopped by Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo during a shootout at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 7, 2012.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 14, 2012.

Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis works against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sept. 23, 2010.

Predators top draft pick Ryan Ellis gives an autograph to Bailee McClard, 11, and her brother Blake following drills during prospects camp at Centennial Sportsplex on July 8, 2009.