'Temptation' of July 1 may lure Callahan

Ryan Callahan will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and although he loved his brief time with the Lightning following his trade from the New York Rangers, the winger's agent tells The Tampa Bay Times there are no promises as to what might happen for the future.

"There's no question he did enjoy it," Steven Bartlett said. "He was impressed by the organization and everybody, from the city and the fans, everything was positive. I think the city made a good case for itself, the team made a good case. There's always the temptation of July 1st.

"You don't get that many times in your career, especially at the peak of your career. Those are what you have to balance, the positive and all the good things he knows about Tampa, and what is his right, you have the opportunity to at least hear other people. That doesn't mean Tampa wouldn't be his first choice."

Source: Joe Smith, Tampa Bay Times