Rangers Pulse – Captain Ryan Callahan

By James Wrabel, Jr.

 Ranger Pulse!

September 12, 2011 was a banner day in the rich tradition of the New York Rangers. Ryan Callahan was named 26th team captain in the organization’s history, supplanting Chris Drury, who was bought out in the offseason. Drury’s heart and soul were still deeply entrenched in hockey. However, his 35-year-old body couldn’t handle the rigors of an 82-game schedule any more and he retired. Left in the wake was Ryan Callahan to receive the torch to lead a team: his team. To this point, not only has Callahan lead his team marvelously but also, in his first season as captain, has become one of best, young leaders in the game.

The 26-year-old Rochester, NY native embodies the identity of the Rangers: relentless work ethic, sacrifice, and genuine heart for the game. His teammates, both young and old, have taken to Callahan’s lead-by-example play on the ice to become a team that firmly believes in their captain. But, what’s more impressive is how quickly his teammates have bought into his leadership.

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