James Neal
| Position | Left Wing | Current Team | |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | |
| Height | 6'3" | Expires | |
| Weight (lbs) | 212 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | |
| Age | 37 (Sep 3, 1987) | Expiry Status | |
| Drafted | 2005, Round 2, Overall 33 (DAL) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | St. Louis Blues | Signed 1 year @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Contract bought out | |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Calgary Flames | Signed 5 years @ $5.750M AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 6 years @ $5.000M AAV starting in 2012-13 | |
| Sep 16, 2010 | Dallas Stars | Signed 2 years @ $2.875M AAV starting in 2010-11 | |
| Oct 20, 2006 | Dallas Stars | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 34 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Signed: Oct 9, 2021
Team: St. Louis Blues
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.92
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 31 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | - | - | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | UFA | ||
| 2019-20 | 32 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | - | - | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | UFA | ||
| 2020-21 | 33 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | - | - | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | UFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 34 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | - | - | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 35 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | - | - | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $28,750,000 | $28,750,000 | $28,750,000 |
Signed: July 2, 2018
Team: Calgary Flames
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 7.23
Contract Buyout: This contract was bought out by Edmonton Oilers on July 27, 2021
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 25 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2013-14 | 26 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2014-15 | 27 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2015-16 | 28 | M-NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2016-17 | 29 | M-NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2017-18 | 30 | M-NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | - | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
Signed: Feb 19, 2012
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 8.33
Clause: Player has an 8 team no trade list starting in 2015-16.
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 23 | $2,875,000 | $2,875,000 | - | $100,000 | $2,150,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | RFA | ||
| 2011-12 | 24 | $2,875,000 | $2,875,000 | - | - | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | $100,000 | $5,650,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 |
Signed: Sep 16, 2010
Team: Dallas Stars
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 4.84
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 20 | $646,667 | $821,667 | $265,000 | - | $585,000 | $585,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2008-09 | 21 | $646,667 | $821,667 | $215,000 | - | $635,000 | $635,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2009-10 | 22 | $646,667 | $821,667 | $45,000 | - | $720,000 | $720,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $525,000 | - | $1,940,000 | $1,940,000 | $187,500 |
Signed: Oct 20, 2006
Team: Dallas Stars
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Buyout Details
Edmonton Oilers
| Season | Original Compensation | Buyout Compensation | Compensation Savings | Original Caphit | Buyout Caphit | Caphit Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $5,750,000 | $1,916,667 | $3,833,333 | $5,750,000 | $1,916,667 | $3,833,333 |
| 2023-24 | $5,750,000 | $1,916,667 | $3,833,333 | $5,750,000 | $1,916,667 | $3,833,333 |
| 2024-25 | - | $1,916,667 | $-1,916,667 | - | $1,916,667 | $-1,916,667 |
| 2025-26 | - | $1,916,667 | $-1,916,667 | - | $1,916,667 | $-1,916,667 |