Kent Hughes
CANADIENSCanadiens circle back to elite trade target as communication between the two teams resumes
Oct 7, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Stuart Skinner (74) is congratulated by forward Mark Scheifele (55) on their win against the Colorado Avalanche at the end of the third period at Canada Life Centre.
JETSWinnipeg Jets' future takes an unexpected turn as a historic moment approaches
Oct 7, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is introduced on the final opening night of his career prior to the Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. :
CAPITALSUnexpected guests turn Ovechkin's final home opener into a heartwarming moment
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

MATT ELLIS

August 31, 1981  
Welland, ON, CA

Left wing  
6'0"  
Entry drafts
TORONTO ST. MICHAEL'S MAJORS
NHL earnings$ 5 125 000
STATS
MATT ELLIS
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
1998-99OHL - ST.47108186-------
1999-00OHL - ST.5915203520-------
2000-01OHL - ST.6821244519-1848126-
2001-02OHL - ST.6638518920-1586146-
2002-03ECHL - STO7127325934-7358--
2003-04AHL - GRI645101523-4---2-
2004-05AHL - GRI7918234159-------
2005-06AHL - GRI7420284861-1641520-
2006-07NHL - DET16---6-1------
AHL - GRI6526234944-74374-
2007-08NHL - DET3524612+1------
NHL - LA1911214+2------
2008-09NHL - BUF45751212+4------
AHL - PIR122244-------
2009-10NHL - BUF723101312-131-1-+1
2010-11NHL - BUF14-----41-----
AHL - PIR5210213112+1111564-
2011-12NHL - BUF6035825-3------
2012-13NHL - BUF6-----------
AHL - AME3275126+63---2-
2013-14NHL - BUF504264-6------
AHL - AME25551010-7------
2014-15NHL - BUF391124-12------
AHL - AME3876132-6------
2015-16AHL - AME5866126-12------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL35621284989-2041-1-+1
AHL499106129235227-1841991832-
ECHL7127325934-7358--
OHL2408410318765-3312142612-
NHL SALARIES
MATT ELLIS
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2 years  ·  $ 900 000
2005-0624450 000450 000450 000
2006-0725450 000450 000900 000
2 years  ·  $ 950 000
2007-0826475 000475 0001 375 000
2008-0927475 000475 0001 850 000
1 year  ·  $ 500 000
2009-1028500 000500 0002 350 000
1 year  ·  $ 625 000
2010-1129625 000625 0002 975 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 050 000
2011-1230525 000525 0003 500 000
2012-1331525 000525 0004 025 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 100 000
2013-1432550 000550 0004 575 000
2014-1533550 000550 0005 125 000
TOTAL5 125 0005 125 000
TRANSACTIONS
MATT ELLIS
February 21, 2008

Matt Ellis is traded to the Atlanta Thrashers. In return, the Detroit Red Wings acquired .

October 1, 2008

Matt Ellis is traded to the Buffalo Sabres. In return, the Los Angeles Kings acquired .