Chris Neil
Dec 27, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) looks for a rebound in front of Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) and defenseman Matt Bartkowski (43) during the third period of Boston
Expectation: Given the role of alternate Captain shows the influence Neil has on the team not only on the ice but in the room. He was expected to lead by example, be physical and stick up for his teammates.
In The First Half: Neil did his job for the most part, playing a no-nonsense game and patrolling his wing. He chipped in 5 goals and just under 100 penalty minutes.
GRADE: B
Potential For Improvement: Unfortunately, just when the trio of Smith, Neil and Greening was developing nicely, Neil opened the second half of the season by getting injured in a collision with Alexander Ovechkin, and he is out for an indeterminate amount of time.