Veteran James Neal blames former team for ruining his NHL career
Not long ago, forward James Neal was crucial in back-to-back playoff runs with the Nashville Predators and Vegas Golden Knights, losing in the Finals both times.
In 2018, he was signed to a five-year deal, with a $5.75 million AAV for his efforts by the Calgary Flames. However, the veteran states he expected more from his time in Calgary.
''Calgary was kind of the death of me when I went there. I was on the fourth line just trucking away. It's been a battle since then.''
''I went there to play on his line, that's what I was signing, that's what I thought I was gonna do,» Neal added. «He's a special player, Johnny is. You know, he's so deceptive, his IQ's so high.''
''I went there to play on his line, that's what I was signing, that's what I thought I was gonna do,» Neal added. «He's a special player, Johnny is. You know, he's so deceptive, his IQ's so high.''
Neal despite his success in Vegas and Nashville couldn't replicate the production as he had over the previous two years. In 63 games with the Flames, Neal only put up 7 goals and 12 assists for 19 points.
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