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Stay Golden · 01-05-2019, 03:40 PM

Neal last or second last for pts as a regular playing forward on the Flames
One of the most regularly lazy forward skaters I have seen on the Flames for quite some time, yes including that goof Brouwer.
Neal takes stupid penalties which are usually lazy hooking calls.
Constantantly screws up the flow of his linemates.
Ices the puck due to pure laziness.
Refuses to contribute any physical element to the roster.

Neal clearly stands out as the weakest link on the team, honestly maybe is the only only weak link for forwards on this entire roster. Even Ryan looks like a stud when compared to Neal and Ryan is no stud but does makd the most of his limited attributes by hustle and grind.

Neal needs to hit the gym and a treadmill for a month or however long it takes to be in NHL condition. Personally I would love Treliving put his foot down with Neal and bring up Quine or Lomberg. Lomberg has 10 times the work ethic of Neal.

01-05-2019, 03:40 PM	#1566
Stay Golden Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: STH since 2002 Exp:	Neal last or second last for pts as a regular playing forward on the Flames One of the most regularly lazy forward skaters I have seen on the Flames for quite some time, yes including that goof Brouwer. Neal takes stupid penalties which are usually lazy hooking calls. Constantantly screws up the flow of his linemates. Ices the puck due to pure laziness. Refuses to contribute any physical element to the roster. Neal clearly stands out as the weakest link on the team, honestly maybe is the only only weak link for forwards on this entire roster. Even Ryan looks like a stud when compared to Neal and Ryan is no stud but does makd the most of his limited attributes by hustle and grind. Neal needs to hit the gym and a treadmill for a month or however long it takes to be in NHL condition. Personally I would love Treliving put his foot down with Neal and bring up Quine or Lomberg. Lomberg has 10 times the work ethic of Neal. __________________ Last edited by Stay Golden; 01-05-2019 at 03:43 PM.