Callahan Bounces Back

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A couple of weeks ago, I took a look at a comparison between S91 and S92 for Harry Callahan, and how the start to the season was a disappointing one statistically. Here's a look at that comparison:

 

 

A big note at the time was about how the percentages (notably shooting) weren't going the lucky way, shooting just 3.23% this season compared to 8.92% last season. As we've gone deeper into the season, that percentage, along with the statistical projections for this season have bounced back, and along with that has been an increase in production.

 

Callahan is now shooting 5.57% on the season. That percentage hasn't returned to last seasons mark, but the increase in opportunities generated has allowed that increase in shooting percentage to mean offensive improvement.

 

The newest projections at the 48 game mark (2/3 of the season) see modest offensive increases this season for Callahan compared to last year's rookie season. Let's take a look at the comparison to last year vs. what is now projected this season (year to year difference in brackets):

 

Goals: 25 (+1)

Assists: 37 (+6)

Points: 62 (+7)

Plus/Minus: +12 (-25)

Shots: 457 (+188)

PIM's:  60 (+34)

Hits: 183 (+73)

Shot Blocks: 37 (+10)

 

As you can see, the biggest increases are in the shots, hits, and penalty minute sections, an indication that Callahan has been much more involved in games this season. The only statistic that is projected to decrease is plus/minus, which is always a volatile year over year stat.

 

Hopefully this upward trajectory continues over the final third of the season and Callahan continues to improve!

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