Dont want to defend Neal but If you look at his highlights in previois teams, he played absolutely different game than he has to play now. He moslty chased the crease or got shots from a spot. He never skated too much or played posession hockey. He was never good at passing play keeping the puck.
But Bill's system is different. He asked to be more complete player than he ever was. He has to skate much and search free space to get a puck.
That is why he is so lost in our system.
Really hope he will adapt. He is a proven good player.
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