GDT: Blackhawks @ Senators | '#25 Goes Up The Rafters' Edition | Fri Feb 17 2023, 7PM | TSN5, RDS

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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (16-32-5) @ OTTAWA SENATORS (26-24-3)
TV: TSN5, RDS | Radio: TSN 1200, 94.5 Unique-FM
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TSN5:

6:00 PM	Ottawa Senators Pre-Game
7:00 PM	Ottawa Senators on TSN: Blackhawks vs. Senators

Senators legend Chris Neil's No. 25 being raised to the rafters in Ottawa | TSN

Chris Neil used to love saying he didn’t play for the name on the back of the jersey, but the logo on the front. From the moment he put on an Ottawa Senators jersey Neil was fully committed to the organization. On Friday night, Neil will become just the third player in the Senators' modern era...

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Drafted in the sixth round, 161st overall, in 1998, Neil went on to play 1,026 games over 15 seasons with the Senators, finishing with 112 goals and 250 points. Known for his physical play, Neil literally bled for the Senators, finishing his career with 2,522 penalty minutes.

On Friday night, Neil will become just the third player in the Senators' modern era to have his jersey retired, joining Daniel Alfredsson and Chris Phillips.​

PROJECTED LINEUP

Tkachuk - Stutzle - Joseph
Debrincat - Greig - Giroux
Brassard - Pinto - Batherson
Motte - Gambrell- Kelly

Chabot - Zaitsev
Brannstrom - Zub
Larsson - Hamonic

Sogaard starts





PREVIOUS MEETING

THANKS NEILER!​

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[Back in Black]

 

[StoicSensFan]

I definitely believe we wouldn't have won the Rangers series if he didn't come in for Game 5. Games 3 and 4 were just frustrating and it had a lot to do with Glass.

Should be a nice win!

 

[Back in Black]

4 hours to gO

 

[milkbag]

Probably a dumb question, but is the ceremony going to be televised aswell?

 

[StoicSensFan]

Probably a dumb question, but is the ceremony going to be televised aswell?

TSN5:

6:00 PM	Ottawa Senators Pre-Game
7:00 PM	Ottawa Senators on TSN: Blackhawks vs. Senators

 

[Golden_Jet]

Probably a dumb question, but is the ceremony going to be televised aswell?

6pm TSN5
Puck drop 7:20

 

[2CHAINZ]

Wow pre game ceremony + 2 anthems

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Wow pre game ceremony + 2 anthems

Who are we, the Habs?!

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Smith: When Neil was on my line, I could play my most physical game and not have to worry

Zack Smith joins the show to share some stories about his former teammate Chris Neil, on the night that #25 goes to the rafters

www.tsn.ca

Would love to have a Chris Neil and a Zach Smith in our bottom 6 over Joseph, Motte, Kelly, Watson, Brassard, Gambrell . Smith could play with better players and produce as well.

check out the Smith Horton fight in the youtube link

 

[2CHAINZ]

Who are we, the Habs?!

Habs watching Sens pregame tonight:

 

[Adrianopolous]

I'll never forget how you guys treated Neil towards the end. You don't deserve to celebrate

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

I'll never forget how you guys treated Neil towards the end. You don't deserve to celebrate

 

[Neiler]

One of my favourite players of all time. So stoked to see this tonight!

 

[Adrianopolous]

I was one of the only people defending Neiler here in this thread

Player Discussion - Chris Neil

Couldn't find a Chris Neil thread to post this on but I came across an awesome video on YT Great vid and Great music! Even though his play has deteriorated somewhat he's still one of my fav Sens players of all time and has given alot to our team over the years. Enjoy.

forums.hfboards.com

 

[StoicSensFan]

I was one of the only people defending Neiler here in this thread

Player Discussion - Chris Neil

Couldn't find a Chris Neil thread to post this on but I came across an awesome video on YT Great vid and Great music! Even though his play has deteriorated somewhat he's still one of my fav Sens players of all time and has given alot to our team over the years. Enjoy.

forums.hfboards.com

Congrats! Anyways

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

I'll never forget how you guys treated Neil towards the end. You don't deserve to celebrate

I remember Phillips at the end. That was painful, he would just point.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

I remember Phillips at the end. That was painful, he would just point.

I'll never forget the time he slid on the ice to block a cross ice pass when it was 1 vs 1

 

[milkbag]

I'll never forget how you guys treated Neil towards the end. You don't deserve to celebrate

Is the view of the ceremony better from up on that high horse?

 

[StoicSensFan]

Ok that was a nice touch

 

[milkbag]

Ok that was a nice touch

Had a good laugh when I realized he was making his final exit through the penalty box. Great touch indeed.

 

[Smash88]

Really enjoyed that, brought back a lot of really great memories. Congrats to Chris Neil, played over 1000 games and always played like it was his last game. Was a key to many wins over the years.

 

[Neiler]

That camera shot of his dad in his shadow tearing up when the banner was halfway was a perfect shot

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Is the game on at 7 or 730

 

[JackieDaytona]

I’m hoping a recording of all the ceremony speeches etc will show up somewhere online.