Confirmed with Link: Chris Neil will not return next season

[YouGotAStuGoing]

http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hoc...eil-and-the-senators-head-their-separate-ways

Neil, who suited up for 53 games last season, had lengthy meeting with Dorion and Lee Monday at the Canadian Tire Centre. At the end of the day, they’re both doing what’s best for both sides and since Neil wants to play another season this gives him the opportunity to see what’s out there in the free agency market.

At the end of meeting the two sides shook hands and agreed to head their separate ways.

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[saskriders]

Will be sad to see him play for another team.

 

[SensBrawler]

Sad to see him go, but unfortunately I think it's the right decision to part ways. He's not the player he once was.

I would have preferred to see him retire a Sen, but if he wants to keep playing I wish him the best of luck with his new team. It's gonna be really weird seeing him in a different uniform.

 

[Denny47]

This is what I wanted but now I'm really sad to see him go

The last of the '07 squad

 

[Senscore]

It was overdue.

 

[Flamingo]

****, would have been nice to have his name on the cup this year.

 

[HavlatMach9]

Good luck Neil!

 

[phillyknuckles]

Best of luck to him, but this was definitely a must.

 

[bert]

I am suprised he wants to play another season all things considered. Finishing with the team you start with is a rare accomplishment especially for a player of his ilk.

Good luck Neiler! A very impressive career with the sens.

 

[Tuna99]

Bummer, it'll be weird seeing him play in another uniform. Wish him the best, it's to bad but he's still got some hockey left in him and we need to get younger and faster.

 

[thrillclinton]

As much as people like to downplay it, I truly believe he was the turning point in the Rangers series.

 

[Micklebot]

Was hoping he'd retire as a Sen, but if he feels he's got more to give, I'm kinda happy Boucher won't have to debate whether or not to scratch him.

Nothing but respect for Neil and the way he plays the game, but we need to move forward without him to take the next step if he want's to be more than a 13th forward in case of injury.

 

[Filatov2Kovalev2Bonk]

Finally!

It was time, and there isn't a lot of room for players like this anymore.
Glad for what he brought to the table though, standup guy and all that.

Now don't add Girardi, don't add Girardi, don't add Girardi...

 

[hobbsie93]

Thanks for everything Neiler! It'll be weird seeing him in a different Jersey next year. Best of luck!

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

Glad the departure could be on amicable terms. Hopefully we'll see him back in the organization in some capacity in the future.

 

[Smash88]

Uhh sad for me.

Really didn't want to see him in another jersey.

Best of luck Neiler!

 

[Countdown0]

Well, can't say this is how I'd prefer it to end. I'd like him to have retired with us.

But hey, that's a choice only Neiler can make. Wishing him best of luck, except if/when he plays against the Sens.

 

[fishbaby]

I'm very sad to see Chris go. I wanted him to end his career as a Sen . . . but if he feels he has another year in him, hope he gets to hold the Cup. He was a warrior for this team and I believe his presence helped the team beat the Rangers. Good luck Chris and hope to see you back in Ottawa in some capacity.

 

[Back in Black]

Good luck Mr. NEIL.

You served us right!!

 

[otown]

Neil has to make hay while the sun shines so I can't blame him for checking out what may be available. The Sens have treated Neil very well over the years and there are new guys ready to fill his spot. He will forever be remembered as a Sen. Can't see many teams interested though. It is a young man's game now!

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Neil brought a lot of good memories. His time was done. Thanks Neiler!

But. Dorion is winning me over. Now he needs to try trade burrows.

 

[Super Cake]

Neil brought a lot of good memories. His time was done. Thanks Neiler!

But. Dorion is winning me over. Now he needs to try trade burrows.

Burrows is not getting traded.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Burrows is not getting traded.

Anything can happen.

 

[Super Cake]

Anything can happen.

If you are seriously hoping for Burrows to be traded, you will probably end up upset when you see Burrows still on the team come next season

 

[operasen]

Neil brought a lot of good memories. His time was done. Thanks Neiler!

But. Dorion is winning me over. Now he needs to try trade burrows.

For Dahlen!