Harry Callahan Scouting Report

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Harry Callahan completed his first season in the VHLM for the Ottawa Lynx in S88, we take a look at the rookie's season here today.

 

S88 Stat Line

 

72 Games Played, 34 Goals, 31 Assists, 65 Points, 0.90 Points Per Game, -28, 334 Shots, 5 Powerplay Goals, 10.18 Shooting Percentage, 42 PIM, 127 Hits, 55 Shot Blocks

 

Overall Season

 

After being drafted in the 5th round, 43rd overall by the Ottawa Lynx in the S88 draft, it was a rough start to his VHLM career for Harry Callahan. His season saw plenty of growing pains early on in the season, as well as a late season slump. It wasn't all bad for the rookie this season though, as he had a mid-season breakout that showed potential of what he can be capable of moving forward in his career. It was a rebuilding year for the Ottawa Lynx coming off of a Founder's Cup win in S87, one that saw them lock up the first overall pick in the S89 Draft. While it was a tough season in the standings, there were bright spots on the roster that shone through.

 

Strengths

 

Callahan is primarily a shooter, finishing more than half of his games this season with 5 or more shots. That ability to get the puck on net led him to lead the Lynx in goal scoring with 34 goals. Maintained a consistent level of physicality throughout the season, ending with an average of 1.76 hits per game. Showed a surprising playmaking ability, one that was previously missing after being mostly a shooter only. Playmaking improved during mid-season breakout, allowing for elevated assist and point production. Callahan showed the ability to have offensive "explosions", seeing games of 6 (3G, 3A) and 4 (2G, 2A) points. Was a point per game player (56 points in 56 games) from Game 17 until the end of the season. Defensive play showed some signs of improvement in the back half of the season, shot blocking in the second half was nearly double what he had in the first half (19 in first half, 36 in second half).

 

Weaknesses

 

Needs to continue to improve defensively, and from a discipline standpoint. Callahan finished the season with a significantly negative plus/minus, ending the year at -28. Improvement on that front is definitely needed to contribute better in his own end. While his discipline improved later in the season, finishing with just one penalty taken in his last 15 games, Callahan still needs to focus on staying out of the box. Needs to shorten the length of offensive slumps, at one point going 7 games without a point early in the season.

 

Future Outlook

 

Callahan's ability to develop consistently over the final 8 weeks of the season (10+ TPE earned each week) should help him in becoming a consistent offensive contributor as he moves forward into the VHLE and the VHL.

Edited June 12, 2023 by dstevensonjr
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Stoked to see Callahan develop!