Loved the old Sens, had the opportunity to watch them as a kid and Neil was such a badass. Wasn't the biggest guy on the ice but fought the biggest of fights and was a beast!
That’s how it should be. Legends deserve the honor of having their numbers retired. They were key pieces of the organization. There aren’t many players of that caliber. Whereas a pair of fists on skates like Neil, there’s a ton of those guys. Guys like him are relevant cause the fans like them & in Neil’s case, he played in Ottawa for a long time. But lots of guys could’ve done what he did. Neil wasn’t ever an integral piece of the organization.
@@stentorofsparta3576 lmao. Tell me you've never watched a Sens game without telling me. Niel was a lot more than just fists. His role in the team and the energy he brought changed the team's demeaner completely. If a superstar doesn't win a cup but scored plenty of goals than he's accomplished the same as Neil yet you're saying only production is what counts in a team. Leafs are proof that production without out Heart and Grit get you eliminated in the first round
@@bluejay7815 grit, toughness, heart, intangibles, all that good stuff. It’s all important to a team for sure. But someday down the line, the bolts & their fans like myself will look back on the legends. It was ultimately guys like Kucherov, hedman, stamkos, & Vasilevskiy that got it done for this franchise. The studs, the legends. Guys like maroon & goodrow were important, but we didn’t win cause of them. And no, even without cups, stammer & those guys would still be legends of this sport. They’re high end players. Rare players. The maroon’s and Neil’s of the world aren’t hard to find. If Wayne Gretzky didn’t win a cup, he would not be on equal footing with Neil.
As a fan of hockey this was awesome! Typical Maple Laugh fans hating in the comments 🤦♂️ make it out of the first round before y’all decide to hate LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO
Here’s a time where I’ll actually pump the habs tires. The way you really know that this was an extremely odd decision & shouldn’t have been done is could you picture an organization like the habs retiring a goons number? Absolutely not. So I guess the sens are content with being second rate & not even striving for excellence.
Im a leafs fan who hated this guy as a kid but this was one of the coolest heartwarming moments I've been privileged to see in person. Not to mention, not many "grinders" get their number retired, and Neil had one of the most successful careers in that role throughout the history of the NHL, and to do that for 15 years for the same team and to have the impact he has had in the community, it just goes to show that hard work pays off. Chris Neil absolutely deserved this.
@@countof3everybodyOD 2 things I'm not a sens fan what so ever I'm a bolts fan second is there such thing a good goon? Lmfao goons play a role just as much as a super star sniper so please spare the he was a bum take cuz you don't play in the league for over a thousand games and not play a huge part into the games history
@@worldneedsmorelove4465 so are you saying the bolts should one day retire maroon’s number? I like the guy, he’s a fan favorite as most hard nosed grit grinders are. But he’s not a legend here. Stammer, hedman, Vasilevskiy those guys are legends here. They’re legends of the sport. Their numbers will deserve retiring. But a popular player who was just a pair of fists does not deserve such an honor.
well a goon ?. Never suspended only fought when necessary and contributed in ways you obviously cannot comprehend understanding the game as played by many of us is important .....sorry you don't
Not that the sens are a high end, highly respected organization with a rich history but retiring the number of a goon is an odd decision even by their standards.
Chris Neil's #25 should not have been retired by any team in any league, given that his major NHL accomplishment was serving over 2500 career penalty minutes. By the same twisted logic, Milan Lucic's #17 should surely be retired in both Boston and Calgary, given the huge difference in statistical offensive numbers between Lucic (565 career points) and Neil (250 career points). That's just patently absurd. Too late now for Ottawa to take back this gaffe. Next.
Lucic having played his entire career in Boston would have maybe had the same thing happen, Neil was a Senator through and through, he turned down trade offers and even more money to stay in Ottawa. If all you can see are his Pens than you obviously have never played a team sport. Most of your type of arguments are stupid and ignorant, Oats, Sundin, Iggy, Dionne have never won a cup so yeah they put up of points but it obviously didn't help their team in the end.
@@kdubz7680 but we’re not comparing him to us. We’re comparing him to his NHL peers which makes more sense, no? Making fair points doesn’t make someone a “keyboard warrior”. It just means having an opinion. And Neil, the warrior that he is, why does he need you to fight his battles? Or do you just like carrying water?
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Chris Neil was my favorite Senator,because of his grit and in you're face play.Bravo
One of the best toughest guys in the NHL! Amazing tribute!
I love this! This shows respect for all roles. Neil was a heart and soul guy.
I. Love. Hockey. This was so touching to see. Congratulations. Chris. Nothing can be said that hasn't been said already.
What a unique way to pay tribute to such a unique player.
Awesome stuff from the Sens
Loved the old Sens, had the opportunity to watch them as a kid and Neil was such a badass. Wasn't the biggest guy on the ice but fought the biggest of fights and was a beast!
Sounds like Happy Gilmore.
Fantastic, couldn't be happier for Neiler!
Weird how people think only superstars should get numbers retired.
That’s how it should be. Legends deserve the honor of having their numbers retired. They were key pieces of the organization. There aren’t many players of that caliber. Whereas a pair of fists on skates like Neil, there’s a ton of those guys. Guys like him are relevant cause the fans like them & in Neil’s case, he played in Ottawa for a long time. But lots of guys could’ve done what he did. Neil wasn’t ever an integral piece of the organization.
Well ottawa doesn't have many superstars in their franchise
@@stentorofsparta3576 lmao. Tell me you've never watched a Sens game without telling me. Niel was a lot more than just fists. His role in the team and the energy he brought changed the team's demeaner completely. If a superstar doesn't win a cup but scored plenty of goals than he's accomplished the same as Neil yet you're saying only production is what counts in a team.
Leafs are proof that production without out Heart and Grit get you eliminated in the first round
@@bluejay7815 grit, toughness, heart, intangibles, all that good stuff. It’s all important to a team for sure. But someday down the line, the bolts & their fans like myself will look back on the legends. It was ultimately guys like Kucherov, hedman, stamkos, & Vasilevskiy that got it done for this franchise. The studs, the legends. Guys like maroon & goodrow were important, but we didn’t win cause of them. And no, even without cups, stammer & those guys would still be legends of this sport. They’re high end players. Rare players. The maroon’s and Neil’s of the world aren’t hard to find. If Wayne Gretzky didn’t win a cup, he would not be on equal footing with Neil.
@@stentorofsparta3576 no not a lot I repeat not of lot could o have did what chris Neil did.
Watched him in Grand Rapids when he played there 99-01. Glad to see his hard work succeed.
same here! he was one hell of a player! and those were great years for the Griffs
Pens fan here Congratulations Chris Neil you were a tough customer
I got goosebumps. This was amazing
This is hands down the greatest cereonmy ever
BEAUTIFUL!
This man played with pure heart glad he got this honor
As a fan of hockey this was awesome! Typical Maple Laugh fans hating in the comments 🤦♂️ make it out of the first round before y’all decide to hate LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO
You're a complete idiot. I'm a leafs fan who had front row to this. Put away your hate, its not about that
Definitely an odd jersey to retire but I can see why he was so beloved by the organization even as a habs fan. Congrats Neil.
Here’s a time where I’ll actually pump the habs tires. The way you really know that this was an extremely odd decision & shouldn’t have been done is could you picture an organization like the habs retiring a goons number? Absolutely not. So I guess the sens are content with being second rate & not even striving for excellence.
Dude played over 1,000 games in an Ottawa uniform (1026 in all).
@@stentorofsparta3576 But also there are more factors than just points when it comes to jersey retirement.
@@GoatzelEnjoyer he wasn’t a great player & wasn’t apart of cup teams. He was a guy who worked hard & stuck around for a long time. That’s a low bar.
@@kevinbadger8030 lol guy actually said kiddo.
Feels like I've heard this song about 85 times before...
you deserve that Neil so happy to se your number on the top of are stadium
Im a leafs fan who hated this guy as a kid but this was one of the coolest heartwarming moments I've been privileged to see in person.
Not to mention, not many "grinders" get their number retired, and Neil had one of the most successful careers in that role throughout the history of the NHL, and to do that for 15 years for the same team and to have the impact he has had in the community, it just goes to show that hard work pays off. Chris Neil absolutely deserved this.
What a Pucking legend! Pucking beauty!
Even as a Bruins fan I always enjoyed what Chris Neil brought to the table.
That was cool...
Man this makes me feel old
watched Chris Neil fight it out in the now defunct AHL for the GR Griffins 99-01. Nice job, Chris!!!
not a sens fan but this is such a champ move
Love him
BEST GUY OTTAWA EVER HAD
Nice work Chris, tough as nails, wish the Hawks had you.
He was also my favourite senator it’s sad to see his number go up there
If he ever becomes their coach I will definitely watch the senators more often
Cheeky to have them leave through the penalty box. Fitting. 😅
I laughed so hard at that 😂
Weird they retire the number of a 4th line hack
Go sens go!
If Neil can get his number raised then Odjick deserves to be in the ring of honor.
That’s it I’m reinstalling NHL 23 so I can have Chris Neil on my team
LEGEND! HE DEFINES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SENATOR! LEGACY WILL LIVE AND BREATHE THROUGH US AND THE CITY! BOOM CHA KA LA KA!
Ottawa needs to trade Chabot. He is brutal this year.
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Why the duck is this ?
Wow. Really Sens?
Cry
@@worldneedsmorelove4465 I’d rather laugh at that pathetic organization. Honoring an awful goon.
I’m a Pens fan. 2017 was glorious. We broke you
@@countof3everybodyOD 2 things I'm not a sens fan what so ever I'm a bolts fan second is there such thing a good goon? Lmfao goons play a role just as much as a super star sniper so please spare the he was a bum take cuz you don't play in the league for over a thousand games and not play a huge part into the games history
@@worldneedsmorelove4465 so are you saying the bolts should one day retire maroon’s number? I like the guy, he’s a fan favorite as most hard nosed grit grinders are. But he’s not a legend here. Stammer, hedman, Vasilevskiy those guys are legends here. They’re legends of the sport. Their numbers will deserve retiring. But a popular player who was just a pair of fists does not deserve such an honor.
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Loved being there the crowd was electric I got rewarded teary eyed love it tho neiler the 👑
This is the most unorthodox jersey retirement
COLE
this is an embarrassment to the league a plug gets jersey retired
Sad organization if they're retiring the number of a goon.
Cry
Sounds like you’re pretty sad too.
Feel better negative person!
@@worldneedsmorelove4465 stfu b____. Why don't you actually go win something were it matters then come talk to me...
You’re right. It’s an awful look on the organization that they’re so desperate to retire a number so they went with Neil.
well a goon ?. Never suspended only fought when necessary and contributed in ways you obviously cannot comprehend understanding the game as played by many of us is important .....sorry you don't
Not that the sens are a high end, highly respected organization with a rich history but retiring the number of a goon is an odd decision even by their standards.
@@kevinbadger8030 L organization
What a joke.
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and what have you contributed to anything
Man, this is sad, they retire the jersey of a guy with 200 points
another zero spews
Chris Neil's #25 should not have been retired by any team in any league, given that his major NHL accomplishment was serving over 2500 career penalty minutes.
By the same twisted logic, Milan Lucic's #17 should surely be retired in both Boston and Calgary, given the huge difference in statistical offensive numbers between Lucic (565 career points) and Neil (250 career points).
That's just patently absurd.
Too late now for Ottawa to take back this gaffe.
Next.
I fully agree.
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Lucic having played his entire career in Boston would have maybe had the same thing happen, Neil was a Senator through and through, he turned down trade offers and even more money to stay in Ottawa.
If all you can see are his Pens than you obviously have never played a team sport. Most of your type of arguments are stupid and ignorant, Oats, Sundin, Iggy, Dionne have never won a cup so yeah they put up of points but it obviously didn't help their team in the end.
He was a true warrior unlike u guys who are keyboard warriors 😂😂
@@kdubz7680 but we’re not comparing him to us. We’re comparing him to his NHL peers which makes more sense, no? Making fair points doesn’t make someone a “keyboard warrior”. It just means having an opinion. And Neil, the warrior that he is, why does he need you to fight his battles? Or do you just like carrying water?
WHO? 💀💀💀
@Mike 250 career points LMFAO WHO 💀💀💀💀💀
Who are you guy
@@kevinbadger8030 how does putting your team on the penalty kill every shift make you invaluable? Embarrassing jersey retirement let’s be real
@@kevinbadger8030 he didn’t fight every shift lmao he was a goon and cheap shot artist try again
Great heart....