Let Dan Ellis Be @33dellis

by Christopher Botta

Filed under: Lightning, NHL Media Watch

UPDATE: Dan Ellis posted a number of tweets explaining his decision to quit Twitter in the wake of this controversy.

Don't hate Dan Ellis because he made the mistake of being honest in under 140 characters. Thank him for offering a window into what he really thinks. If you don't like his viewpoint -- and many have plenty of reasons to detest it -- so what? Don't ask for his autograph. Don't cheer for him. But whatever you do, if you care about sports, continue to follow him on Twitter. As a reality check for the ticket-purchasing public, Ellis is essential reading.

The Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender may have lost his way on Twitter for a bit around 11:00 p.m. ET on Monday. This tends to happen on Twitter late Friday and Saturday nights, for obvious reasons, but as husband, father and professional goalie Ellis keeps a different schedule than a lot of folks.

Here is the series of tweets at issue on the goalie's Twitter page, @33dellis:

 

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