Ryan Callahan joins NHL network on-air line up as Studio Analyst
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Devilsfan118
Sing us a song, you're the Schiano man
Surely easier on his back than playing hockey.
Let's just hope they get him a good chair.
Let's just hope they get him a good chair.
Khelandros
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This is the stuff that will lead to another lockout. Players on IR that are for all intents retired.
here come all the cap cirumvention comments.....disc herniation was a fabrication by multiple doctors colluding in this scheme I suppose
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tarheelhockey
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It's valid to ask why a player shouldn't be considered retired when he has already embarked on a second career.
DisgruntledHawkFan
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The freaking NHL hired Chris Pronger while he was on LTIR with the Coyotes. They clearly don’t care.
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Love Cally! Happy he will be on NHL Newtwork and cant wait to hear his analysis!
He did some work on NHL network during the World Cup a few years back. They must of liked his work, so are giving him an opportunity. I always thought he’d go more the route of coaching and development. But Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing one of my favorite former players still around the game and talking about the teams I follow.
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I don’t honestly know what my solution would be here but I just don’t think it’s right that a guy who makes up over 8% of the Ottawa Senators’ cap hit this season is an analyst for NHL Network.
LightningStrikes
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Probably more relaxing to prepare at home and do some commentary for a few hours a week than to work on practice drills, video and be in team meetings, staff meetings every day - let alone road trips.
I wonder if this will be for just this year. I know him and the lightning both expressed interest for him to return for a position in the organization, which couldn’t happen till he officially retires, which leaves me to...
He is working for the NHL, there is nothing wrong with it. He did work with the NHL network a few years ago for the World Cup, and he was under contract with Tampa. I think it’s better than him just sitting home at least he will be doing work for the league. It’s the playing rights that Ottawa owns, they don’t own the person.
Just to add, he is still able to do work with his charity which occurs around Tampa, and the NHL gig is a neutral position. If he were to work for Tampa, while still under contract with Ottawa, that would be a conflict of interest and not allowed.
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LightningStrikes
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Yeah good point, he has a contract with Ottawa ergo no chance for him to join another team's hockey staff (this year).
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NO!!!
He has to sit in a dark room alone until the end of his contract.
He has to sit in a dark room alone until the end of his contract.
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Why do people get so hot and bothered that he's injured too much to play hockey, is still entitled to the money from the lightning because that's how NHL contracts work (insurance is paying him anyway), and he gets a job he can actually do? Some people like working and feel a need to be actively pursuing something, whether it be a Stanley Cup or a long broadcasting career.
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Should bring some nice grit and energy to the NHL Network's broadcast team. Heart and soul guy. Good in the room. Network could go all the way this year if he gels there.
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