James Neal had a fantastic season for the Vegas Golden Knights last year. His two goals against the Dallas Stars in game one set the tone for an incredible Golden Knights inaugural season. There are not many players in today’s NHL with the skill and size of the “Real Deal.”
In 2017-18, the Whitby Ontario native played 71 games, notched 25 goals, 19 assists, and 44 points. Neal played a massive role as a leader on the ice and off the ice in the community as well. Losing Neal to free agency would be an enormous loss for the Golden Knights.