LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 http://www.tampabay.com/storyimage/HI/20171101/ARTICLE/311019448/AR/0/AR-311019448.jpg The Callahans and Girardis live in the same Davis Islands neighborhood, their kids trick-or-treating together Tuesday night. You see, Callahan, 32, a Lightning wing, and Girardi, 33, a defenseman, are more family than friends. They’ve been attached at the hip since being teenage teammates in juniors for Guelph. They played, and lived, together with AHL Hartford and for several years with the Rangers before getting reunited in Tampa Bay when Girardi signed a two-year, $6 million free agent deal during the summer. It didn’t take them long to pick up where they had left off after Callahan was traded to the Lightning in the 2013-14 season. "Our family is more organized, always planning things," Girardi said. "(The Callahans are) just kind of the ‘follow-the-leader’ people. That’s why we work well together. They’re like, ‘What are you guys doing? Okay, we’re coming.’?" As Callahan and Girardi prepared to face the Rangers tonight at Amalie Arena, they reflected on the bond — and path — they’ve experienced. The Girardis are godparents to the Callahans’ youngest daughter, Evelyn, 2. The families vacation together a week each summer in Callahan’s hometown, Rochester, N.Y. "It’s something you don’t see very much," Callahan said. "It’s always nice to have someone close on your team, especially with families. To be able to come full circle and play together again, it’s pretty special." http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/Lightning-s-Dan-Girardi-Ryan-Callahan-forge-strong-bond-as-friends-teammates_162231518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg3 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looking forward to both of them playing in Lightning old timers contests in late 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looking forward to both of them playing in Lightning old timers contests in late 2018 LOL Sad but could be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Right now they are alive and well and thriving in Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Alive and well (enough). Thriving is a stretch. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Nobody employs 6 really good D-men. @ 3 Million/year Girardi is just fine and you could certainly do worse. Callahan, on the other hand, as Josh has pointed out, has ONE goal this year and whopping 17 goals in his past 160 games. By any definition it's a truly terrible contract that almost certainly can't even be jettisoned by eating the max salary via trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg3 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Right now they are alive and well and thriving in Tampa.Yep Cally's huge one goal and Girardi's masterful defensive prowess are beyond question the def of "thriving" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 This article is very interesting. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 The only thing thriving are their bank accounts. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 best friends... cue the rainbows and unicorns. Too bad they are shells of their former selves on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Yep Cally's huge one goal and Girardi's masterful defensive prowess are beyond question the def of "thriving" Yes. You have it correctomondo, amigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 This article is very interesting. Thanks for posting. As always, my pleasure. Factual as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyb Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Where is the article? You posted a link to a picture. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Where is the article? You posted a link to a picture. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk and it's a picture of a Callahan turnover. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 As always, my pleasure. Factual as well. I bet it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers4Life Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 As always, my pleasure. Factual as well. Yes, nothing more interesting than a picture of Callahan turning the puck over. Definitely factual as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Girardi and Callahan. A.k.a. Grit and Moxie. Sent from my VS501 using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Yeah. Callahan battling THREE Penguins and they are having trouble containing him because of his grit, determination and moxie. The only thing missing from the pic is D.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg3 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Yeah. Callahan battling THREE Penguins and they are having trouble containing him because of his grit, determination and moxie. The only thing missing from the pic is D.G.Thankfully he is missing from the Rangers too. Callamoxie's one YUUUGE goal this season would have us in first place for sure[emoji27] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thanks for posting the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 ^ You bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 :tweet: @TBTimes_JSmith: Looks like Ryan Callahan is a surprise scratch here for #tblightning, along with Sustr and Coburn. Conacher and Brown in -- Thriving... from the press box? Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 :tweet: @TBTimes_JSmith: Looks like Ryan Callahan is a surprise scratch here for #tblightning, along with Sustr and Coburn. Conacher and Brown in -- Thriving... from the press box? Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk His grit and moxie will assist in him dominating the buffet in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 His grit and moxie will assist in him dominating the buffet in the booth. He's gonna stare down some chicken tenders like nobody's business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 You know we need a good effort, need guys skating. And hustling, winning those 1 on 1 battles, get the pucks deep and hopefully put the puck in the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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