James Neal Appreciation Thread

[barry halls]

The Oilers last year were a colossal disappointment, and Treviling decides to bring aboard their 3 most disappointing players in Talbot/Rieder/Lucic - what the hell was he thinking? I wonder if he thought he would stick it to us somehow. It makes no sense at all. What an amazing trade by Holland.

 

[Oil Dood]

There is a possibility that Neal hits 20 goals before Lucic gets 1. That is unbelievable. I heard rumors that Spezza is on the block or might get waived....I wonder if he would get a fire lit under him like Neal?

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I heard rumors that Spezza is on the block or might get waived....I wonder if he would get a fire lit under him like Neal?

Uhh..

You shouldn't bet on too many 36 year olds to turn it around.

 

[gordonhught]

The Oilers last year were a colossal disappointment, and Treviling decides to bring aboard their 3 most disappointing players in Talbot/Rieder/Lucic - what the hell was he thinking? I wonder if he thought he would stick it to us somehow. It makes no sense at all. What an amazing trade by Holland.

Yup.

I would not be surprised if there is a perception that Oilers players would perform much better in other locations. I am hoping that some team has this perception about JP. That he is really an allstar forward who looks bad just because he played with the Oilers.

 

[Oil Dood]

Uhh..

You shouldn't bet on too many 36 year olds to turn it around.

Probably a good idea, you gotta think though that he might be really motivated to shove it to the Leafs organization. He was pretty elite for a while but his career is winding down.

 

[Del Preston]

James Neal is now winning the advanced stats battle with Lucic. Not good for Flames fans.

Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

 

[Tw0Shoes]

Uhh..

You shouldn't bet on too many 36 year olds to turn it around.

Guy has 4 points in 10 games on the 4th line. He's got a better PPG than any forward on our team not named McDavid, Draisaitl, Zombie-Hopkins, Kassian or Neal. Still great on faceoffs. What does he need to turn around exactly?

 

[guymez]

Lucic has 2 more assists than Mike Smith... clear win for the Lames.

Nice.

 

[guymez]

James Neal is now winning the advanced stats battle with Lucic. Not good for Flames fans.

Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

Great find.