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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Yeah, Neal is going nowhere. Also, Neal shouldn't go anywhere. We signed him to help change the culture, help build a winning culture, and produce offensively.
Oct-Dec, the produce offensively part was a huge failure.
Since January 1st though, Neal has produced at a .5PPG clip (well, 7 points in 15 games) while playing on the 3rd line thanks to the greatly improved team depth.
Oh, and the Flames are 1st in the Western Conference. To me, a lot of the negativity directed towards Neal is outdated analysis and missing the point as to why we signed him in the first place. It hasn't been a perfect start for him personally, but it has been nearly perfect for the team as a whole.
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Saying a Neal Contract wouldnt be involved in acquiring the #1 Trade deadline pickup in the league isn't Neal bashing. Looks like thats how you interpreted it but thats not the case. Ottawa will be looking for cheap young assets or picks. Frolik
maybe but not Neal.