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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
That's one of the reasons why I think he has good bounce back potential. Neal has never been a good skater and was successful in spite of that. When it comes to skating, age isn't as much of a factor for players like him.
His biggest problem last season seemed like motivation. He didn't get on the top line and mailed it in. Plus, he wasn't playing for a contract. If he can get back to playing with the same edge that made him successful, he should still have the skills to contribute on the scoreboard.
I am glad he is gone though. This is a deep team. We don't need players who can't contribute up and down the line-up in different ways.
But make no mistake, he has pretty significant rebound potential.
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He will score 25+ meaningless goals on a meaningless team in yet another disappointing season for the worst franchise in pro sports. All while being completely hopeless at every other aspect of the game. But the press and oil fans will call it a success, for sure. Hopefully he does 'rebound'. We could use pick 63.