Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16195 Dunno, just another Ek blogger, but I wouldnt mind Neil. We have alot of defenceman aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 11, 2008 I love chris neil, he is without a doubt one of my favorite non-wing players. Idk if we'd have room for him, but If we are looking to replace Drake, he plays a gritty game, and will fight and has decent offensive upside. Ottawa are in dire need of some defensemen, so Lilija alone may be able to get him, as they have virtually no good stay at home d. Lebda and a late rounder could also be a possiblity. I know were low on forward spots, but if we can get neil and than not resign Mac or Downey im all for it. I love those two guys but Neil brings so much more to the team than just fighting. Maybe even throw a Lebda late late rounder and maltby package jsut so we have space allthough I'd think they rather just take lebda and a late rounder. Maltbys addition to the trade would be more to our benifit than theirs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Not Maltby!!! We don´t need any forward. Sign Mac or Downey.....well sign Mac! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris88 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Chris Neil would be a great addition. He is a very good player for how gritty he is. But Ottawa shouldn't trade him. That blogger just said Jarkko Ruutu & Cody Bass are enough muscle for the team...thats pretty idiotic. Maybe against Toronto thats enough muscle but neither of those guys can hang with a heavyweight like Chris Neil. They will get beat around the ice. Hopefully Neil doesn't go anywhere in the West but Detroit. It would suck to have to see him destroy the Wings with his big hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16204 I'd take a Neil/Vermette package, hopefully the Wings at least inquire, because I'd hate to see Neil go to Chicago, the West doesnt need any more tough 2-way players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 I remember when Chris Neil played in Grand Rapids when the Griffins were Ottawa's affiliate. We also had (not at the same time though) Sean Avery. I loved the fact that two of the NHL's biggest pains in the asses used to play in a Griffins sweater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 13, 2008 i remember when Chris Neil palyed for Muskegon Fury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 i remember when Chris Neil palyed for Muskegon Fury OMG, I almost forgot about that... If I remember right, the Griffins signed him and Muskegon fans were angry about losing him (but weren't they upset about every player that GR signed away from Muskegon). And then Ottawa signed him and sent him to GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevotron 3 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 Chris Neil is the man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 Neil would be a great addition, but I'll take Downey over Mccarty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 Chris Neil is the #1 guy I'd like to have on the Wings out of everyone in the league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
