Fights can galvanize a team and provide a surge of energy. Neil knows how to fire up the Senators with his rambunctious style, never backing down from a challenge.
Only Derek Dorsett had more penalty minutes last season that Neil, who clocked in at 165 penalty minutes. Neil has carved out a solid career for himself as a gritty enforcer.
As remarkable as it sounds, 165 penalty minutes in 80 games for Neil in 2015-2016 was one of the more well behaved seasons for him. His 2.06 penalty minutes per game was the 2nd lowest of his 14 year career.