Oct 9, 2021
Neal agrees to one-year deal with Blues
James Neal has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the St. Louis Blues, the team announced on Saturday. The deal is worth $750,000.
TSN.ca Staff
James Neal has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the St. Louis Blues, the team announced on Saturday.
For real, we have sealed the deal.
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) October 9, 2021
Sealed the deal for James Neal. #stlblues
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The deal is worth $750,000.
Neal, who joined the Blues in training camp as a professional tryout, led the team with four goals in five preseason appearances.
Neal, 34, posted five goals and 10 points in 29 games with the Edmonton Oilers last season. He was bought out by the Oilers in July with two years left on his contract at a cap hit of $5.75 million.
The Whitby, Ont., native is a veteran of 13 NHL seasons, including stints with the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville Predators, Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames and Oilers. He has 294 goals and 555 points in 850 career NHL games.