While most were asleep last night. I was wide awake thinking of what has been reported by most NYR beat reporters. To think that Ryan Callahan can somehow think he deserves the type of contract, that a 40+ goal scorer gets is absolutely ludicrous. I can see if Callahan was healthy and producing 30+ goals a year, but that’s not the case. His heart and desire on the ice and off it as well is unmatched by most NHL players. That does not equal out a contract of the magnitude he is asking for. While Katie Strang of ESPN is reporting that Callahans agent Steve Bartlett is going to resume contract negotiations with Glen Sather and the Rangers brass. I find it more than likely that the Rangers will either say it’s a take it or leave it situation. I could be wrong but if Callahan and his agent are steadfast on a 7 year 42+ million contract, he is all but gone. At this point it is basically about greed and not about building a championship caliber team around you.

Yes the cap is going up and most likely Brad Richards will be bought out. With Zuccarello due a hefty raise in pay, Strallman’s contract needs to be negotiated, and Paul Stastny will be the most sought after free agent this summer. All key pieces to building a championship contending team.

If Callahan wants to win and in the biggest, brightest and best city in the world he needs to rethink what is more important to him, and lower his asking price quite a bit.