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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Funny, you could say similar things about Sam Bennett, who I would suggest he is the worst offender on the team for lack of production based on opportunity given on the second line. Neal is certainly having a bad year and producing like a fourth liner but he still draws a lot of attention on the ice and is a useful player. I would still not bet against him finishing with 12-15 goals and 30-35 points. Not ideal, but given he's a third liner right now, there's not much more you can expect out of him.
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This is very true. He doesn't seem to get open much and that's in part due to the fact he's seen as the most dangerous guy on his line, when he's playing with Jankowski and some other winger. And he's not exactly elusive to make up for it. The point about Haula and Perron was right - they hold the puck long enough to draw a defender or two to them. Jankowski looks to pass to Neal from the mopment he crosses the blue line. He needs to drive and then dish.