Eklund: Why on Earth Is Sather Trying to Move Ryan Callahan?

we need another Amercian on the Leafs

Because he is over rated.

One reason I could see is that he and/or his agent wants a 6/7 year deal and he turns 29 this year. That contract could be an issue starting year 3 or 4 with the style he plays. Could be what's scaring Sather and co.

Because obviously Sather has had talks with his agent and he is either expecting too much or leaning towards free agency... what a silly question "why is Sather trying to trade Callahan?"

Come on.... Really?

we need another Amercian on the Leafs
- Popcorn Kid

How about 2?

Alberts and Booth for a 7th.

How about 2?

Alberts and Booth for a 7th.
- Nucker101

Alberts and Booth for Orr and Ranger

How about 2?

Alberts and Booth for a 7th.
- Nucker101

I remember when Booth was the powerforward that would put the Nucks over the top.

Alberts and Booth for Orr and Ranger
- Popcorn Kid

Done!

If playoffs were today, Rangers would play the Flyers.

I remember when Booth was the powerforward that would put the Nucks over the top.
- Feeling Glucky?

We all do.


At least we can buy him out though.

This isn't a rumor...booooooo

The Leafs would play the lightning as is my understanding with the new wildcard format. The Rangers I believe would play Philly and they would need a guy like Callahan.

Ek.

The reason is simple. 7 years at $6 mil per. That's to much money for what Callahan brings. Unfortunate but a reality.

Yes another team will pay Callahan that much as a UFA. Better them than the Rangers. Hell someone was stupid enough to give Clarkson $5.75 for 7 years.

Don't get me wrong. I love Callahan's game but at $4.5 for 5 years, maybe even 5 at 4 but any more than that & I say take the best offer on the table & move on.

Since he returned from his last injury Vigneault has been giving him no power playtime & it's had little impact. Other players partucularly Zuccarelo have been getting it done.

One reason I could see is that he and/or his agent wants a 6/7 year deal and he turns 29 this year. That contract could be an issue starting year 3 or 4 with the style he plays. Could be what's scaring Sather and co.
- Nucker101

Exactly.

On another note this has to be the first time I've ever seen Ek bash a team publicly for their strategy which probably means Sathers got the right idea.

I like Callahan and understand the "more than points" argument but at some point you have to draw the line for what you're willing to pay a guy who doesn't get 60 points.

Sather isn't TRYING to move cally. He is getting a feel for what teams are willing to pay though in case contract negotiations remain far apart.

Because he wants Over $6MM a year.

He is not worth that, IMO. Apparently many agree, icluding the Rags GM.

Baffling on so many levels....

good grief man.

cause he's just a plug.
they have lots of veteran leadership.
he's redundant and obsolete.

Sather isn't TRYING to move cally. He is getting a feel for what teams are willing to pay though in case contract negotiations remain far apart.
- rangerdanger94

this is a very good answer and could be correct.

Sather isn't TRYING to move cally. He is getting a feel for what teams are willing to pay though in case contract negotiations remain far apart.
- rangerdanger94

1st
Roster Player
Top Prospect

Sounds fair?

We all do.


At least we can buy him out though.
- Nucker101

Unless he gets injured before the end of the season.. good thing he isn't made of glass.. oh wait...

Eklund: Why on Earth Is Sather Trying to Move Ryan Callahan?
- Eklund

Because he blows.

The other main reason is Vigneault likes Richards. He has been giving him all the quality minutes he can handle & If Richards isn't being bought out & that appears to be very possible now, then that means Callahan has to go.

I would still be shocked if NYR doesn't use this no cap penalty opportunity to get out of Richards contract but Sather has shocked me many times before.

Unless he gets injured before the end of the season.. good thing he isn't made of glass.. oh wait...
- endersdrag0narmy

We're all hoping that he gets Gomez'd and tightly bubble wrapped until the end of the season.