\u0022I\u0027ve lived in Ottawa for this long and I\u0027m part of this community, this is home. I was very shocked and very surprised.\u0022
The ceremony will take place Feb. 17 prior to the puck-drop against the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. The fans gave Neil a standing ovation when the announcement was made during the second television timeout.
“Chris was a team-first player, a physical presence who never backed down from a challenge,” said Senators general manager Pierre Dorion. “He earned his place every single day through hard work and dedication; he was the ultimate character player and wore the Senators sweater with as much or more pride than any other player in this team’s history.”Article content
Neil ranks 20th all-time in the NHL in penalty minutes. If the Senators do move to a new rink at LeBreton Flats down the road, it might make sense for the organization to give Neil the penalty box at the Canadian Tire Centre for his backyard rink at home.Article content
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