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    James Neal

    JamesNeal

    • Left Wing
    • Birthdate
      9/3/1987
    • Birthplace
      Whitby, ON
    • Draft Info
      2005: Rd 2, Pk 33 (DAL)

    Stats

    • G
      296
    • A
      263
    • PTS
      559
    • +/-
      7
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            Oilers ship Lucic to Flames in exchange for Neal

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            Oilers ship Lucic to Flames in exchange for Neal
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              Trade grades: Oilers come out (way) ahead in Neal-Lucic swap

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