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Oilers’ James Neal: Lands on taxi squad
James Neal was assigned to the taxi squad Monday.Neal cleared waivers Sunday and will land on the taxi squad. This move affords the Edmonton Oilers more salary-cap flexibility. The 33-year-old posted two goals and an assist through the first nine games. He’s signed through the 2022-23 season at an annual cap hit of $5.75 million.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Waived by Oilers
James Neal was waived by the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.Neal has served as a healthy scratch in two of the last five games, and he’s accrued just three points through the nine games he has played this year. The 33-year-old is signed through the 2022-23 season at a cap hit of $5.75 million AAV. In turn, it seems unlikely that another team scoops him off waivers.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Set to sit as healthy scratch
James Neal will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday’s game versus the Senators, Jason Gregor of Edmonton OilersNation.com reports.This comes as a bit of a surprise, as Neal just potted two goals in Sunday’s 8-5 win over Ottawa. The veteran winger will likely return to the lineup for Saturday’s clash with Calgary.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Two goals in Sunday’s win
James Neal scored two goals, one on the power play, in Sunday’s 8-5 win over the Senators.The two tallies were Neal’s first lamp-lighters in 2020-21. The 33-year-old winger is up to three points, 17 shots on goal and eight hits through six appearances. The power-play goal was also his first point with the man advantage.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Earns helper
James Neal recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Jets.Neal earned the secondary helper on Kyle Turris’ first goal as an Oiler. Sunday was Neal’s second game of the season — the veteran winger has six shots on net, three hits and an even plus-minus rating in a bottom-six role. A role on the power play will keep Neal in the presence of Edmonton’s superstars, but his even-strength assignments leave plenty to be desired.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Ready to rock
James Neal will make his season debut Friday against Toronto, Jason Gregor of Edmonton Oilers Nation reports.Neal missed the entirety of training camp as well as the Oilers’ first five games of the season due to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols, but he’s been skating since last Friday, so he shouldn’t have any limitations against the Maple Leafs. The veteran winger is expected to skate on Edmonton’s fourth line and first power-play unit Friday.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Could debut Friday
James Neal could make his season debut Friday against Toronto, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports.Neal missed training camp as well as Edmonton’s first five contests of the campaign due to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols, but he’s been practicing for the last seven days, so it’s safe to assume he’s close to being ready for game action. Another update on the veteran winger’s status should be released following Friday’s morning skate.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Returns from COVID-19 list
James Neal was removed from the COVID-19 protocol list Friday, Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reports.Neal returned to practice Friday and there’s a chance he’ll be able to suit up for Saturday’s contest against the Canadiens. The 33-year-old winger scored 31 points in 55 games with Edmonton last season.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Starts skating
James Neal (COVID-19 protocols) started skating Friday.Neal missed the entirety of Edmonton’s training camp due to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols, so he’ll need some time to get up to speed before joining the Edmonton Oilers’ active roster. Once cleared, the veteran winger will likely settle into a middle-six role as well as a spot on one of Edmonton’s man-advantage units.
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Oilers’ James Neal: Unavailable due to protocols
James Neal is unavailable due to the league’s COVID-19 protocols.It was reported earlier that Neal was set to miss Wednesday’s game against Vancouver, and now he’s had that absence clarified. It’s unclear when the veteran will gain clearance, but he won’t be able to practice or travel with the team for now. General manager Ken Holland said Wednesday that he expects Neal to be back next week, but there’s no timetable for his return. Look for Alex Chiasson to handle a bottom-six role with Neal sidelined for Wednesday’s game.
