Ranger Analysis: What kind of season can we expect from Ryan Callahan?

It would not be a suprise for me to see Callahan on the first line with at least 35-40 goals, 60-70 points, dynamic is the word that comes to mind, because even when he is not be getting goals, which will probally not be that often, he will be helping the rangers get wins.

With a full year in the Tortorella system, and certainly contingent on him staying healthy, I’d guess 26 – 30 – 56.

 Which interestingly enough – would replace the production of that recently departed overpaid enigma.

WAIT before y’all go nuts on me … I like Callahan so much I named my new dog after him. Seriously. Why? Because my dog is tough, loyal, always shows up when called upon, never takes a day off and never complains. (Hope Ryan doesn’t mind)

I agree with the tempered expectations. A 60-70 point season puts him in lofty territory. Wingers with 70pts last year included Heatly, Hossa and Kane – 60 pt. players included Kessel, Vanek, and Recchi. Certainly doable for Ryan but another campaign around 27-25-52 would be fabulous.

The article from NHL.com was interesting. Out of the ten plays singled out, only Callahan and Filppula were not 1st round draft picks. In fact the only other player not a top ten pick was Giroux at 22. Guess the Rangers can draft a little.

is that his Heart is much bigger than his raw skill. Most of his goals come from his hockey smarts and his hustle more than his raw talent. This is good and bad because he will always give it his all but he could falter.

Those of you shelling out 70 points i think is a little off the mark. My personal guess is 50is MAYBE 60 but i wouldnt say much more. At least not yet. Heres to hoping i’m wrong.

Callahan-30 goals this year, write it down.

I have faith cally goes 30 goals, 25 assists, 200+ hits, and having a plus\minus of +12 all while wearing an ‘A’. Forget 60 or 70 points, those stats would make me happy. Lets not forget he played 2nd pk unit all year. He’s valuable in too many ways to expect too many points from him this year. Just keep doing what your doing cally.

I believe callahan will be the rangers most consistent player this season. 25-35 girls is not to much to ask and I see a lot of what boston fas saw out of Phil kessel last season. The skys the limit for the upstate ny native….LET’S GO RANGERS!!!!!

I don’t see him leading the team in every stat possible(except PIM), but I do see him having a great season. I could see him wearing an “A” this season. 32-28-60.

31-27-58 thats what I got him for

i’m saying about 25-30 goals, and only 30 if he’s on the power play regularly, i think he’ll have a lot more assits this year which could inflate his points, but i see him being about 60 points maybe 70 if like i said he is on the powerplay…

in a full year under torts cally is only going to get better i think it is not his nature to be a 35 45 guy .but i see him maybe getting 25 to 30 this year but he is going to be a productive player…..

I see him putting up a solid 25 to 30 goals, which would be a very solid contribution from a young, hustle player like Callahan. But who knows maybe he will thrive in Tort’s high pressure, high fore checking system and put up more than 30.