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Tampa Bay Lightning: Player Evaluation Part 13: Ryan Callahan

Today, I will be evaluating a guy who was mainly a healthy scratch this season, but brought energy and leadership when he was on the ice. Although his time in Tampa is numbered, he was still effective in the games he played. That player is Ryan Callahan.

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 16:  Cam Atkinson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets attempts to steal the puck from Ryan Callahan #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Tampa Bay 7-3 to win the series 4-0. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Basics

Callahan, as stated earlier, was a healthy scratch for a large portion of the season. He still managed to step into the lineup for 52 games, totalling seven goals (0.13 goals per game) and 10 assists (0.19 assists per game) for 17 points (0.