News: Sens will not bring back Chris Neil

[sansabri]

Can't imagine Neil not in a Sens jersey.

 

[CanadianPantherFan]

Shawn Thornton replacement in Florida ?? Tallon says same thing to him "expect to play 20 games on 1.3 mil deal or something". Could play up to 30-40 games dependent on injs or other concerns in lineup.

 

[OVO16]

If Neil decided to go another year, there definitely will be suitors.

Boll, Mcleod, Glass, Haley, Reaves, Hendricks, Engelland, Deslauriers, Prout etc.... all still have jobs and gets regular min, I dotn see why Neil wouldn't.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

If Neil decided to go another year, there definitely will be suitors.

Boll, Mcleod, Glass, Haley, Reaves, Hendricks, Engelland, Deslauriers, Prout etc.... all still have jobs and gets regular min, I dotn see why Neil wouldn't.

Because he's 37 and not that good anymore.

 

[Smif]

Can't imagine Neil not in a Sens jersey.

This. I've loved hating him for 15 years.

 

[JThorne]

Just going to leave this here. Rot in peace.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Rutherford wants some toughness to protect Crosby from head shots. I can't think of a tougher hombre currently in the league. Not many, that's for sure.

I would love to have Neil for one season.

You are joking right?

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Hawks were interested in him last year.

See him signing cheap for a shot at a Cup

 

[The Grim Reaper]

He brings nothing to todays NHL.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

You are joking right?

Not at all. He brings something we really need.

As a 13th or 14th forward, why not?

 

[fahad203]

All the best Neiler. Nothing but a class A warrior.

As an outsider fan some of us will disagree. A warrior, yes. One of the best enforcer who put himself out there for his team mates without being a liability.

Class? yeah I'll hold my tongue

 

[discostu]

I hate to see Neil in another uniform, but, I can't see room for him on this roster next year. I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get the contract he's looking for, but, with Vegas coming in, I can see teams having a bit more space for an extra forward for an experiment like this.

He had a great, emotional last game in a Sens uniform. While I would like that to be the last Chris Neil hockey memory, you can't fault a guy for looking for a way to get an additional year if that is what he wants.

I think he'll take any job he can get, but, I think he'd prefer to go to an environment where there's at least one familiar face from the past.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Just going to leave this here. Rot in peace.

Back when Buffalo and Ottawa were two of the most feared teams in the leagues.

The good ol' days

 

[THall4]

Good on Neil ...hopefully catches on to a contender and has a chance to win the cup. But father time has passed him by.

 

[Stuzchuk]

I am most likely one of the biggest Chris Neil fan still out there... the guys is close to done... still have some leadership and some banging power but that's pretty much it

Wish him the best but it wont be in OTT

 

[donghabs98]

Neil should go the Shawn Thornton way and get a front office job with the Sens.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Neil should go the Shawn Thornton way and get a front office job with the Sens.

After he tries for another job he will, pretty much guaranteed.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

First captain of LV?

 

[tacogeoff]

Great role playing guy. He had a ton of good years with Ottawa. I cant really see him being signed anywhere to play in the NHL, maybe the AHL or he heads to Europe if he is not done playing yet.

 

[Benttheknee]

While I am not sure he can land a job, people forget that 23 new NHL jobs open up next fall. He could sign with LVK and be a role player and leader.

 

[SenzZen]

Hang'em up, Neiler! You're beauty!

He is possibly the biggest Sens fan there is, too.

I thought he was retiring after this season

Thought so too, but he made some comment during the playoffs that sounded like he hadn't settled on that yet.

 

[hagelin1381]

Not at all. He brings something we really need.

As a 13th or 14th forward, why not?

he's a liability every time he touches the ice

 

[trueseraphim]

Chris Neil has never been suspended. He also has the highest PIMs of any active player: 2522.

 

[Zorf]

There are lots of old school GMs still in the league who appreciate toughness and even though fighting is fading from the game, there's still lots of GMs and coaches who see value in having someone on the roster who throws big hits and can drop the gloves when the need arises.

I do think he will get a contract, but I will also be surprised if he suits up for more than 35 games.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Dirty POS anyways