Brennan: Chris Neil signs 3 year, 5.75 million dollar extension

Brian Jurke offered him 2.5M for 3-4 years back in 2009 as I recall, it should be more than that now.

Hoags wrote:Brian Jurke offered him 2.5M for 3-4 years back in 2009 as I recall, it should be more than that now.

That's a lotta cake for a guy who basically just has the ability to tie his own skates and hit people that have their heads down. Good thing he doesn't have to fend for himself in the real world.

Hoags wrote:Brian Jurke offered him 2.5M for 3-4 years back in 2009 as I recall, it should be more than that now.

Yup. Neil turned down at least 4 million real dollars to stay in Ottawa and play for the Sens based off what guys of his ilk make.

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:I'm sticking by that he left 2.5 on the table, maybe 3 max.

You don't think Neil could have gotten what Prust got? You have to be joking.

Don't think so. You're talking about a team signing him from 34-38, not prime years for an enforcer/power forward like Neil. I think 3 years, 2.75 per year, maybe 3 years, 3 million per year (which would be 3.25 on the table).

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:I'm sticking by that he left 2.5 on the table, maybe 3 max.

You don't think Neil could have gotten what Prust got? You have to be joking.

Age is a factor if comparing the two.

Big Ev wrote:

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:I'm sticking by that he left 2.5 on the table, maybe 3 max.

You don't think Neil could have gotten what Prust got? You have to be joking.

Age is a factor if comparing the two.

Call it experience. Neil is better than Prust right now and will be for the next 3 seasons too.

Big Ev wrote:

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:I'm sticking by that he left 2.5 on the table, maybe 3 max.

You don't think Neil could have gotten what Prust got? You have to be joking.

Age is a factor if comparing the two.

Neil has nothing in his game that is showing signs of slowing down. Age is a factor sure... it isn't a factor on a 4 year deal for a 32, 33 year old player.

Neil would probably get more than Prust if he went to market. Neil's a better player in pretty much every way and I like Prust.

SpezDispenser wrote:

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:I'm sticking by that he left 2.5 on the table, maybe 3 max.

You don't think Neil could have gotten what Prust got? You have to be joking.

Don't think so. You're talking about a team signing him from 34-38, not prime years for an enforcer/power forward like Neil. I think 3 years, 2.75 per year, maybe 3 years, 3 million per year (which would be 3.25 on the table).

Maybe 3 x 3 yah, probably right around where he would be paid and the term. Sure, 3 mil is probably the minimum he left off the table. I'll correct myself in saying that.

That said, people shouldn't be talking about a player turning down 3 million dollars like it's not a big deal. If I presented you 3 million dollars to get up and move jobs you would not only take it, you would probably give me head before I give you the cash as well.

It's a huge deal, it really is. Neil has shown to us and the rest of the fans in Ottawa that he gives a Dung. It's awesome actually. I plan on picking up a shirt with his name on it this weekend.

SpezDispenser wrote:It's a huge deal, it really is. Neil has shown to us and the rest of the fans in Ottawa that he gives a Dung. It's awesome actually. I plan on picking up a shirt with his name on it this weekend.

Awwwwwwwww yeeeeeaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!

Where do I go to find a good selection of Ottawa shirts with names on the back?

SpezDispenser wrote:Where do I go to find a good selection of Ottawa shirts with names on the back?

Scotia Bank Place

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Where do I go to find a good selection of Ottawa shirts with names on the back?

Scotia Bank Place

Dammit...The store's open on weekends I presume?

SpezDispenser wrote:

NEELY wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Where do I go to find a good selection of Ottawa shirts with names on the back?

Scotia Bank Place

Dammit...The store's open on weekends I presume?

Yes. Carlingwood and Place D'Orleans too.

SeawaySensFan wrote:

Riprock wrote:Yeah, doesn't look like a guy with a gun to his head, forcing to him to put his signature on a contract that is unfair to him.

I'm sure his priority is to be a Senator for life. Doesn't mean that Melnyk is not a cheapskate, though.

Exactly. Neil wanted to be a senator and the GM, IMO, took advantage of that to the fullest. Well...a little too much actually.

Michallica wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

Riprock wrote:Yeah, doesn't look like a guy with a gun to his head, forcing to him to put his signature on a contract that is unfair to him.

I'm sure his priority is to be a Senator for life. Doesn't mean that Melnyk is not a cheapskate, though.

Exactly. Neil wanted to be a senator and the GM, IMO, took advantage of that to the fullest. Well...a little too much actually.

The worst part of it is that Melnyk promised Neil, in exchange for a bargain salary, the opportunity to open his own restaurant/bar in Scotiabank Place upon his retirement. We know how those deals turn out, don't we.

Hoags wrote:

wprager wrote:

Chris Neil is great at what he does. He's great at lacing up skates, catching players with their head down, taking abuse in front of the opposition goal, getting the team and the crowd going. Luckily for him his salary does not depend on his business acumen. If he truly thinks he took a $1M+ home discount then he's taken a few too may to the head.

If you look at what Brandon Cussing Prust got then damn right we took a hometown discount, he could've easily gotten more on the open market.

Neil does what he does and he may be a 4th liner on a contender but he's damn good at what he does on and off the ice. I imagine there's quite a few teams around the league who would pay to have someone like that.

Everyone said (immediately) it was an overpayment, even though everyone knows Montreal has to overpay (tax situation). Prust is younger (Neil will be 37 in his last year which, for a smaller forward playing his style of game could be a problem).