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James Neal

Pittsburgh Penguins

1987/09/03 24

6-2 208

Whitby, Ont, Canada

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the Dallas Stars in 2005 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Penguins 54 28 22 50 -2 64 13 0 3 0 228

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Knows where to go to score goals. Has a very good shot, and he loves to use it. Also boasts very good size, which he uses effectively in the corners and in front of the net. Scores goals often because of a quick trigger.
Flaws
  • His physical game lacks consistency, which could be all that is preventing him from becoming an elite NHLer. Won't do all the things usually associated with a power forward.
Career Potential
  • Big scoring winger with a great release.
  • Awards2011Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 29, 2011 Fined $2,500 by the NHL.
February 21, 2011 Acquired from the Dallas Stars.
September 16, 2010 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.
June 15, 2010 Dallas Stars tendered a qualifying offer.
November 20, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
November 12, 2009 Missed 2 games (groin).
November 6, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
November 18, 2008 Recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
November 2, 2008 Assigned to Manitoba (AHL).
April 14, 2008 Recalled from Iowa (AHL).
September 26, 2007 Assigned to Iowa (AHL).
October 20, 2006 Signed by the Dallas Stars to a three-year contract.
September 20, 2006 Assigned to Plymouth (OHL).
September 19, 2005 Returned to his junior team (Plymouth-OHL).

Trades

February 21, 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars for James Neal and Matt Niskanen.
July 30, 2005 Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round (33rd overall) in 2005.

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