Chris Neil gets mocked a lot on the internet, so I just want to start off by saying this: I love Chris Neil. For most of his career I’ve loved watching him play. I enjoyed every game where he got announced as part of the starting lineup. It always seemed more exciting when he was the one to score a goal for the Senators. And yes, I even loved his silly pump-up to the crowd after a big fight. Sure, as his career’s gone on, I’ve sometimes thought he was taking a lineup spot away from someone younger who might’ve helped the Sens down the road (though if you look at the call-ups this year, that may not be true).
The legacy of Chris Neil
