Longtime Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil is announcing his retirement.
He spent 15 seasons with the NHL team, recording 250 points (112 goals, 138 assists) in 1,026 regular-season games.
The 38-year-old winger and the Senators had parted ways last spring as Neil鈥檚 role was reduced under coach Guy Boucher.
He hasn鈥檛 played since the second round of last spring鈥檚 playoffs.
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While he received some contract offers in the fall, Neil decided there wasn鈥檛 a good fit and decided to take the season off.
He will play in Friday鈥檚 alumni game marking the Hertiage Classic outdoor game.
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