Michael, nice write up as usual. Just one big missing piece.....the timing/standings ! I have no problem with Marty wanting to finish his career in NY. If Marty was a real pro, he would have demanded his trade to NY AFTER the season. Or if the Lightning were out of the playoffs. Had the Bolts been out of the playoff hunt, me and most of the fan base would have carried his bags to the airport, shook his hand and wished him luck. But being the captain, on a team higher in the standings than the Rangers, and wanting out before the playoffs start....BS.... GO KINGS !!!!

To sign Callahan or not sign Callahan ?
- todd1a

All comes down to money. Talks are continuing.

Michael, nice write up as usual. Just one big missing piece.....the timing/standings ! I have no problem with Marty wanting to finish his career in NY. If Marty was a real pro, he would have demanded his trade to NY AFTER the season. Or if the Lightning were out of the playoffs. Had the Bolt been out of the playoff hunt, me and most of the fan base would have carried his bags to the airport, shook his hand and wished him luck. But being the captain, on a team higher in the standing than the Rangers, and wanting out before the playoffs start....BS.... GO KINGS !!!!
- hellbentformetal

Thanks!

And great point. One of the many issues I had/have with his departure. He ran out on his teammates. Some captain.

I'm perfectly calm. If you think I'm upset over anything on hockeybuzz you must be mistaken.
- eichiefs9

listen man, you wanna talk, I'm here

you don't have any remarks about St. Louis' dead mother to chime in with?
- jimbro83

I would never make a comment about his family. I know what it is like to lose a parent suddenly. I don't like how he left Tampa, but I would never say anything about his family!

To sign Callahan or not sign Callahan ?
- todd1a

To sign Callahan or not sign Callahan ?
- todd1a

i hope. he likes it here so our chances are as good as any for him to accept, i just dont think we throw all that $$$ at him. but you never know. no one will until it happens

i hope. he likes it here so our chances are as good as any for him to accept, i just dont think we throw all that $$$ at him. but you never know. no one will until it happens
- RileyB77

He's asking $6.5m per for 6y!

All comes down to money. Talks are continuing.
- Michael_Stuart

Ya they are talking that's good

He's asking $6.5m per for 6y!
- Artyukhin76

6 for 6 closes this thing

He's asking $6.5m per for 6y!
- Artyukhin76

Who said that ?

6 for 6 closes this thing
- todd1a

that's what he turned down from the Rangers though

that's what he turned down from the Rangers though
- jimbro83

I heard it was because rangers would not give him a no movement clause ?

that's what he turned down from the Rangers though
- jimbro83

There are a lot less income taxes here than in New York though. To make about $600,000 more per year playing in Tampa than playing in New York.

There are a lot less income taxes here than in New York though. To make about $600,000 more per year playing in Tampa than playing in New York.
- Artyukhin76

6 million in Florida is like 6.5 in New York

I think you look at dustin brown that contract and tell Callahan there you go that's the rate. Otherwise enjoy the rebuild in buffalo!

I think you look at dustin brown that contract and tell Callahan there you go that's the rate. Otherwise enjoy the rebuild in buffalo!
- todd1a

That Dustin Brown contract still isn't a good one.

That Dustin Brown contract still isn't a good one.
- Michael_Stuart

Ya but la is gonna win it's 2nd cup in two years maybe! You need grinders for deep playoff runs.

someone is a little sour - do you think St. Louis wants to talk about tampa bay when's in the stanley cup finals? awful, biased blog post.

It's to the point St. Louis is gone! Time to move on we got two first round picks for a 38 year old! If we resign Callahan that's a bonus! Not a bad deal at all.

It's to the point St. Louis is gone! Time to move on we got two first round picks for a 38 year old! If we resign Callahan that's a bonus! Not a bad deal at all.
- todd1a

I swear signing Callahan will be a mistake. I rather have paquette and panik learn his role

someone is a little sour - do you think St. Louis wants to talk about tampa bay when's in the stanley cup finals? awful, biased blog post.
- rhotshot27

he was not in the final. he was on his first day there, but ok

I swear signing Callahan will be a mistake. I rather have paquette and panik learn his role
- DrouinsDrone

I doubt panik he has poor hockey iq I think Johnson and palat made him good in the ahl

Next Subject this ones old. I could care less about who is on the Rangers or the Rangers themselves.

Next Subject this ones old. I could care less about who is on the Rangers or the Rangers themselves.
- tpd11

Agreed! Hey Mikey, how about a list of possible draft prospects? Maybe a rundown of potential UFA signables and filling of the backup position?