| 25 February 2009
I heard the other day Chris Neil was looking for a new contract. A nice big contract to reward him for his years of hard work (not so hard with McGratton around) and netting a few goals once in a while (inflated with a little help from his much better off friends. I think even Melynk himself could have netted 15 goals on those PP units a few years back). Somehow, somewhere along the line this guy (his agent) got it into their heads that this was his chance to cash in and that a 2 million dollar payday might not be far off. Certain factions of the media certainly help his cause. They call him a character guy. He’s good for the community. His worth is beyond what his stats may show. If he’s not going to shed the mittens then who will? All valid points my friends indeed. I like Neil as much as the next guy, but I think it would be a huge mistake to start forking over Chris Kelly type money (can’t believe that’s a comparison) because of how much we as Senators fans overvalue our own home-grown organic products such as Neil. Yah it was a good run, he scored some goals and played to the hometown crowd and fought when it was necessary and took even more penalties when it was unnecessary. He’s worn the sweater with pride and I’d gladly take him back at a reasonable price tag.
It’s like this. You’ve been dating this girl/guy for a decent amount of time. Say 2 years. Serious but you’re still feeling things out. They have a few quirks which you’re still not sure how you feel about them. Sometimes some of those quirks get more irritating over time. Some of them just become routine and you learn to live with them. It’s what makes them unique. Christmas is a big deal for them. Pretend they’re Catholic. You need a gift. It’s a recession and you’re not really sure what to get (certainly not an OC Transpo bus ad wishing them a God filled Christmas). You ask your friend what they picked up for their partner, they say a plant and a magazine subscription. They don’t really know how they feel about their partner either. So you know the going rate for a so-so partner. You decide to give them a fruit basket (no fruit in it, just a nice basket) and what you perceive to be a wicked water gun (nuclear super-soaker10000or something). They dump you.
Your friend is dating Arron Asham. Chris Neil is your partner. Break it down.
Asham.
30 years old.
54 Games played in 2008-09
8:27 Average ice time
457:11 Total ice time
5G/6A 11Pts
15 Fighting Majors
94 Hits
Salary 625,000
Neil
29 years old.
44 Games played in 2008-09
10:51 Average ice time
477:39 Total ice time
2G 4A/ 6Pts
13 Fighting Majors
104 Hits
Salary – Certainly not a penny over a fruit basket and a water gun.
Good riddance. Hope you don’t catch Redden syndrome after you sign your new UFA contract.
Whats up Cody Bass?
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