With the Sens announcing that they will part ways with veteran enforcer Chris Neil it ends an era. Neil was the last remaining member of the teams 2007 Stanley Cup Final run. Now the longest tenured member of the Ottawa Senators is Erik Karlsson.
Loyalty and Dedication
Neil was never a star but was always a strong foot soldier for his team. Always willing to do whatever it took to win, he became a fan favourite. His dedication to the team was perhaps more apparent than ever during the Sens’ playoff run this spring. After being absent for nearly the entirety of the second half of the season and the entire playoffs, Neil was brought back into the lineup.