Callahan, Girardi Seeking Big Money Long-Term Deals; Sather Gauging League Interest

[Johnnydollaz89]

“The Rangers are gauging interest in Ryan Callahan and I know that will be a big surprise to New York Rangers fans. There has been much speculation because of the significance of Callahan and Girardi but I am told that Rangers GM Glen Sather has reached out to a number of GMs and he is gauging trade interest on Callahan. Less so on Girardi but the sense is that the Rangers are more comfortable or at least confident that they will get Girardi signed.” (Darren Dreger on Insider Trading)

Callahan is searching for a seven-year deal that is worth more than $6 million per season. Callahan will get that type of contract as a UFA. (Bob McKenzie on Insider Trading)

http://snyrangersblog.com/2013-14/20...n-trade-update

Dan Girardi is looking for a long-term deal, seven-years, and upwards of money similar to what Jay Bouwmeester is being paid, $5.4 million. Girardi will get that type of contract if he becomes a UFA. (Bob McKenzie)

One player whose name I would have never predicted to be even possibly in the mix before the season is that of New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan.

But he’s a pending UFA July 1 and so far contract talks have not gone well at all, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday.

All of which led to some rumblings that the Rangers are exploring the trade market in case talks don’t produce a contract extension before the March 5 trade deadline. My colleague Darren Dreger also reported on Callahan’s trade possibility during our Insider Trading segment Tuesday evening on TSN in Canada.

You can imagine the reaction when Rangers GM Glen Sather called some teams over the past week to inform them that Callahan might be available.

"That’s a pretty big name," one Western Conference source said.

Still, it seems hard to fathom Callahan moving but it appears the Rangers are intent to not lose such a prized asset for nothing July 1 if they can’t get him signed. So the clock is ticking.

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Something tells me their days here are numbered.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

@KatieStrangESPN:

#NYR Though contract talks btwn NYR & Callahan have been intermittent, sometimes w/ long gaps in between, expectation is that 2 sides will at least touch base again before the Olympic break.

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[Johnnydollaz89]

11:56AM: Ryan Callahan said after practice today that he wants to stay with the Rangers and understands that rumors will persist until his contract situation is settled. ([ame="http://twitter.com/AGrossRecord/status/428567284085706752"]Andrew Gross[/ame])

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

he Rangers are at an impasse with Dan Girardi on contract talks and the Rangers have reportedly offered him a “low-ball” offer of four-years and $4.75 million. (NY Post)
Girardi is reportedly seeking a six-year deal worth around $5.5 million per season which is “fair market value.” (NY Post)

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

6:21PM: Girardi’s contract could be done by the Olympic break. (Darren Dreger on TSN Drive)
3:18PM: The Rangers have sent Girardi two-offers, one for SIX-YEARS at more than $5 million and one that is FIVE-YEARS and worth more than $5.5 million. (NY Post)

That's good news.

 

[Pastafazul]

oh great!!!!!! just what we need when team is makin a run, players who don't feel wanted.. worked out well for shump w/knicks

 

[stealth]

espn is talking Cally may be trade bait......hope not he represents the quiet leadership role.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

They're both wanted, just need to lower their demands. You and I both know Cally is not worth 6M a year. He is everything that represents a NYR, I agree and it will suck if he is traded. If he really wants to be here, he will lower that 6M a year price tag.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

But yes, the Rangers are exploring the trade market for the pending unrestricted free agent, according to rumblings that ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun wrote about Tuesday. Additionally, it is believed that the Rangers would not restrict themselves simply to suitors in the Western Conference.

Considering that premise, the Rangers could have an abundance of potential trade partners ringing up general manager Glen Sather in the near future.

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[Johnnydollaz89]

Sources have told The Post that though Girardi is seeking a six-year deal in the neighborhood of $5.5 million per season, the Blueshirts have countered with a six-year deal in the neighborhood of $5.2 million per season or a five-year contract worth approximately $5.7 million per season. In this case, it seems as if there is a deal to be made.

http://nypost.com/2014/01/29/rangers...t-talks-stall/

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

A trade package for Ryan Callahan should include at least one player who could step into the Rangers lineup and a “legitimate prospect.” (NY Post)
Callahan is as attractive as any potential rental player, such as Marian Gaborik, Thomas Vanek, Matt Moulson, and maybe more so to a cup contender like LA, Pittsburgh or Boston. (NY Post)

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[Johnnydollaz89]

2/5/14: 7:26PM: Girardi and the Rangers are believed to be “relatively close to a deal in principle” but nothing is official.

Fucking right!! Hopefully done by Friday!