Player's Profile
- Name: Michael Neal
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 188 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-04-03
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Whitby, Ontario
- Acquired: 5th round (149th overall), 2007
- Playing In: CHL
Michael Neal
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
The younger brother of Stars prospect James Neal, Michael Neal possesses some of the same attributes as his older brother.
2006-07: He did not post great numbers in his second OHL season, scoring only four goals on his way to eight points in 52 games played. Part of the lack of production by Neal is a result of playing on a very talented and deep Belleville Bulls team.
2007-08: Missed the entire regular season with a knee injury. Returned for the playoffs, but went pointless in seven games.
Talent Analysis
Neal is a physically imposing forward like his older brother, James. His skating is above average for a player his size and he does his best work along the boards. Plays a clean and fairly industrious game. Craves physical play. Has a tremendous off-ice work ethic and keeps himself in tiptop shape. Doesn’t possess any sort of mesmerizing talent and is still very raw. Lost a crucial year of development due to a knee injury that sidelined him for an entire season. Will have to overcome a lot to be considered a legitimate NHL prospect. Needs to find a niche and become exceptional at it in order to become a valuable asset to his team.
Future
Neal will return to Belleville (OHL) for another season and from that, we can get a better idea about where he stands in his development.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 26th 2009
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