Neil literally carried the whole team on his back for well over a decade, stepping up against anyone trying to intimidate the senators and also putting up relatively decent numbers. Nice to see a corporation actually acknowledging his sacrifices, courage and loyalty.
An absolute Senators Legend! This guy was a joy to watch every time he played. Those years in the late 00’s we’re some of the best Sens games to watch. Seing Philly with Alfie brought me down memory lane.
Being a 46 years old Montréal fan, I so remember that bullet head of Chris Neil. Saying to myself, oh *&%% here's Neil. He had the Tyson ablities mixed with the Robinson courage. Like a Francis Bouillon but bigger...
My favourite player for 15 years. Have a hat hanging in the game room autographed when i was a kid, heart and soul dude who played the game the right way
He was my favorite since I came here in Canada and first ever game that I watched..I said to my husband I really like him he is a warrior for the team..my husband and his relatives laugh at me because they think he is not that good player..I dont know I enjoyed watching him everytime he had fight😅 up to now Ottawa still my team...❤❤❤
Dear Chris and family. Your number Retirement and further achievements are outstanding achievements. God Bless you and family. Sincerely, Rev. Don and Mrs. Judy Prince
A legend that deserves to have his number retired along with Phillips, Finigan and Alfie. Congrats on a well deserve honor. Only Sens fan understand the "WHY" this is being done and why his number belong in the rafters. Congrats Neil, you deserve this......
I remember our enforcer before him was Andre Roy…also a fan favourite at the time. So many Sens fans were upset about the Sens keeping Neil over Roy since Neil was pretty much unknown at that point. Fast forward nearly 2o years later. Best decision ever. Also, I remember the NYR offering Neil a contract and as a courtesy, asked the Sens to match it…not beat it…match it. We all know the Sens answer to that. I did a UA-cam video on all time greats as an Ottawa Senator and I could only pick 12 forwards but Neil definitely made that team. I also mentioned back then that number 25 should be retire because no player would dare to wear #25. I keep hearing #41 should be next…that would be a shame and a slap in the face to Neil, Phillips, and Alfredsson to put Anderson up there. During his time with the Sens, the Sens were mediocre with a couple good seasons but that’s argument for another time. Congratulations Chris Neil, not sure there will ever beloved Ottawa Senator like you again but you have your rightful place at the CTC in Senators history. When (if) the Sens ever move downtown, the Sens should give the penalty box at CTC to Chris Neil…in fact, they should take it out now and put a new one in.
Enforces like him don't normally get moments like this and it's cool to see him get the recognition he deserved congratulations
Definitely the heart and soul of those teams
HE DESERVED IT
Met him once. A very impressive guy who played with his whole heart. Happy he got this.
Neil literally carried the whole team on his back for well over a decade, stepping up against anyone trying to intimidate the senators and also putting up relatively decent numbers. Nice to see a corporation actually acknowledging his sacrifices, courage and loyalty.
An absolute Senators Legend! This guy was a joy to watch every time he played. Those years in the late 00’s we’re some of the best Sens games to watch. Seing Philly with Alfie
brought me down memory lane.
Wow impressive Ottawa Senators!! Chris Neil definitely deserved this!
Beautiful. The heart and soul of the Sens.
Congratulations to my 1B favourite sen of all time. There will never be another like you ❤
Being a 46 years old Montréal fan, I so remember that bullet head of Chris Neil. Saying to myself, oh *&%% here's Neil. He had the Tyson ablities mixed with the Robinson courage. Like a Francis Bouillon but bigger...
Chris Neil was a warrior! Congrats to him. Coming from a Bruins fan.
Neiler was an absolute legend. There is no one else like him in the modern NHL.
Nice! Way to go Chris Neil.
Well deserved honor.
Watching that group of guys made me a senators fan for life. Go Sens Go
EVERY TEAM NEEDS A CHRIS NEIL🤟🏻
My favourite player for 15 years. Have a hat hanging in the game room autographed when i was a kid, heart and soul dude who played the game the right way
He was my favorite since I came here in Canada and first ever game that I watched..I said to my husband I really like him he is a warrior for the team..my husband and his relatives laugh at me because they think he is not that good player..I dont know I enjoyed watching him everytime he had fight😅 up to now Ottawa still my team...❤❤❤
Congratulations Neiler!
Chris Neil was a hockey player in every sense of the word...
dropped your crown king! #25
Dear Chris and family. Your number Retirement and further achievements are outstanding achievements. God Bless you and family. Sincerely, Rev. Don and Mrs. Judy Prince
A legend that deserves to have his number retired along with Phillips, Finigan and Alfie. Congrats on a well deserve honor. Only Sens fan understand the "WHY" this is being done and why his number belong in the rafters. Congrats Neil, you deserve this......
My brother played for Roger Nielsen. Said he was the best coach he ever played for, except for our Dad
Made it late to the game, got there halfway through Neilers speach, so very happy to see this posted
I’m a leafs fan, but pound for pound Neil was the toughest guy during his time..
No
loving this topic and info my brothers great work !
Congratulations Chris ❤️🇨🇦
He also took you all the way to the Stanley cup finals during the 06/07 season
Congratulations Chris from this bruins fan.
Loved to hate ya
Would have looked good in a b sweater lol
Enjoy retirement sir
❤ i was there
I remember our enforcer before him was Andre Roy…also a fan favourite at the time. So many Sens fans were upset about the Sens keeping Neil over Roy since Neil was pretty much unknown at that point. Fast forward nearly 2o years later. Best decision ever. Also, I remember the NYR offering Neil a contract and as a courtesy, asked the Sens to match it…not beat it…match it. We all know the Sens answer to that. I did a UA-cam video on all time greats as an Ottawa Senator and I could only pick 12 forwards but Neil definitely made that team. I also mentioned back then that number 25 should be retire because no player would dare to wear #25. I keep hearing #41 should be next…that would be a shame and a slap in the face to Neil, Phillips, and Alfredsson to put Anderson up there. During his time with the Sens, the Sens were mediocre with a couple good seasons but that’s argument for another time. Congratulations Chris Neil, not sure there will ever beloved Ottawa Senator like you again but you have your rightful place at the CTC in Senators history. When (if) the Sens ever move downtown, the Sens should give the penalty box at CTC to Chris Neil…in fact, they should take it out now and put a new one in.
Way to go Chris and the sens let’s make the playoffs!! I miss neiler but the by’s we got now we can win that Stanley cup!! Woohhh neiler anti by!
✌️😀✌️ that one guy in the stands
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Congratulations Chris.
Chris Neil?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰
We'll never see another player of his ilk again. #LoveThisGuy #WearHisJerseyWithPride #Neiler4Ever #Sens4Life
The audio is trash: the music is way too loud, the crowd was absolutely electric and we can’t hear it here
Worst fan base in all sports
@@That90sShow I’d easily give that crown to the Cowboys
Hockey players wear sweaters!
Gary Roberts face getting smashed by a rookie Neil after what he use to do to Arvedson and others got this done 😆
wow this is just plain wrong and embarassing
Ottawa sucks much like the Sens. Same ending next season.
no5thing is ended , let me guess blue and white child ?
Then why are commenting? Ottawa living rent free in that empty head of yours.
I was there
Such a class act!
Congratulations Chris!👍🏻😁✌🏻🇨🇦
You know your franchise is garbage when Chris Neil is getting his jersey retired
LMAO who retires goons jerseys. Setting the bar looooow eh Ottawa. 🤣