[Igottago]

I think its more than fair to wonder what exactly is going on with Neal at this point. Yes, the team is playing extremely well and its great. It doesn't mean you can't assess the play of individual players where it isn't going as expected.

The big money free agent signing struggling to do what he's known for. We've seen a lot of games where the Flames have had high offensive output without his name on the score sheet. Its great to have depth but part of that depth is knowing that the player can be put on the ice and contribute to his potential, not just be another body.

Anyone would have to admit he's been performing way below expectations. Even on the third line you'd have thought he'd have banged in a few more by now. He's not going to get Lindholm's spot on the top line, that's for sure. If he can actually get going where he is, the team is just that much better.