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{{short description|Canadian ice hockey winger}}
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{{other people5|Chris Neal (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox ice hockey player
| name = Chris Neil
| image = Chris Neil 2013-05-19.JPG
| image_size = 230px
| caption = Neil with the [[Ottawa Senators]] in May 2013
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|06|18}}
| birth_place = [[Flesherton, Ontario]], Canada
| height_ft = 6
| height_in =
| weight_lb =
| position = [[Winger (ice hockey)|Right wing]]
|
| played_for = [[Ottawa Senators]]
| draft = 161st overall
| draft_year = 1998
| draft_team = [[Ottawa Senators]]
| career_start =
| career_end = 2017
}}
'''Chris Neil''' (born June 18, 1979) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] [[winger (ice hockey)|right winger]]. Neil was drafted in the sixth round, 161st overall, in the [[1998 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Ottawa Senators]], and played his entire NHL career with the Senators organization. He was best known for his role as an [[Enforcer (ice hockey)|enforcer]]. In September 2022, Neil became the vice president of business and community development for the Senators.
==Early life==
Neil was born on June 18, 1979, in [[Flesherton, Ontario]], Canada<ref name="EP">{{cite web |title=Chris Neil |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/8949/chris-neil |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=August 1, 2025}}</ref> to parents Bonnie and Barry Neil.<ref name="Jackson">{{cite news |last1=Jackson |first1=Jonathan |title=Local NHLer says thanks |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sun-times-local-nhler-says-thanks/177980133/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Sun Times |date=July 25, 2003|via=newspaper.com}}</ref> He was raised alongside three older brothers, whom he credits for his physical style of play.<ref name="Scanlan">{{cite news |last1=Scanlan |first1=Wayne |title=Gritty play gets Neil noticed in Ottawa |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sun-times-gritty-play-gets-neil-noti/177979068/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Sun Times |date=November 21, 2001|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Neil's mother died in 2005 in a car accident.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warren |first1=Ken |title=Neil's mother killed in crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-neils-mother-killed/177978370/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=November 23, 2005|via=newspapers.com}}</ref>
==Playing career==
===Amateur===
Growing up in Flesherton, Neil began skating with the Flesherton Minor Hockey Association at the age of five.<ref name="Jackson"/> He scored 15 goals and 30 points with the [[Orangeville Crushers]] during the 1995–96 season before being drafted into the [[Ontario Hockey League]] (OHL). He had been contacted by 12 OHL teams but was eventually drafted by the [[North Bay Centennials]] in the eighth round, 121st overall, of the 1996 OHL draft.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Powell |first1=Chris |title=Five Crushers taken in OHL draft |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orangeville-banner-five-crushers-tak/177981002/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Orangeville Banner |date=June 5, 1996|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Neil scored five goals and two assists through the first six games of the 1997–98 season before being suspended for five games.<ref>{{cite news |title=Centennials host Platers Sunday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-bay-nugget-centennials-host-plater/177982964/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=North Bay Nugget |date=October 18, 1997|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> He set new career-highs in the [[1998–99 OHL season|1998–99 season]] with 26 goals and 72 points in 66 games.<ref name="Charuk">{{cite news |last1=Charuk |first1=Dan |title=Bytown bound |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sun-times-bytown-bound/177985753/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Sun Times |date=July 2, 1999|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> After the Centennials were eliminated from the 1999 OHL playoffs, Neil joined the [[Muskegon Fury]] in the [[United Hockey League]] for their postseason run. He led the team with 62 penalty minutes through 17 playoff games.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warren |first1=Ken |title=Senators put prospects through their paces |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-senators-put-prospect/177985818/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=May 21, 1999|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Once the season ended, Neil was drafted in the sixth round, 161st overall, of the [[1998 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Ottawa Senators]].<ref name="Charuk"/>
===Professional===
Neil spent two seasons with Ottawa's [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Grand Rapids Griffins]],<ref name="EP"/> before making his NHL debut during the [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02 season]]. Following a strong training camp and preseason, Neil was named to the Senators' opening night roster.<ref name="Scanlan"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Senators: Spezza may get longer look |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-senators-spezza-may/177983656/ |access-date=August 2, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=October 1, 2001|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> He recorded one point and nine penalty minutes over his first eight NHL games.<ref>{{cite news |title=Notes |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-notes/177991275/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Muskegon Chronicle |date=October 25, 2001|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> After making his NHL debut on October 3, 2001, against the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]],{{cn|date=August 2025}} he recorded his first NHL point the following day with an assist on [[Steve Martins]]' goal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Notables |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-notables/177991163/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Boston Globe |date=October 5, 2001|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Neil scored his first NHL goal in a 6–3 win over the [[Atlanta Thrashers]] on October 30.<ref>{{cite news |title=Neil nets first goal in Senators' victory |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kingston-whig-standard-neil-nets-fir/177983572/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Kingston Whig-Standard |date=October 31, 2001|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> While he started the season with an inconsistent role, by late November the Senators began giving him more ice time.<ref name="Scanlan"/> He also began playing on the Senators' power-play unit and finished the season ranked 10th among league rookies with 10 goals.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jackson |first1=Jonathan |title=Neil frustarted over Sentors' loss |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sun-times-neil-frustarted-over-sento/177980067/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Sun Times |date=May 15, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Neil was placed on the team's injured list on March 21, 2002, after bruising his hip,<ref>{{cite news |title=Neil on shelf for game |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-neil-on-shelf-for-gam/177983855/ |access-date=August 2, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=March 22, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> but returned for the Senators' [[2002 Stanley Cup playoffs]] run.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zwolinski |first1=Mark |title=Neil among the best of pests |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-neil-among-the-best-of/177980038/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Toronto Star |date=May 6, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref>
After a lengthy contract negotiation,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Panzeri |first1=Allen |title=Fisher, Neil close in on deals |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-fisher-neil-close-in/177979525/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=September 11, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Neil signed a three-year $1.755 contract extension with the Senators on September 14, 2002.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Panzeri |first1=Allen |title=Fisher, Neil sign multi-year deals |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-fisher-neil-sign-mul/177979952/ |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=September 15, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> However, shortly after signing, Neil broke his leg during an exhibition game against the Buffalo Sabres.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Panzeri |first1=Allen |title=Neil takes one for the team |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-neil-takes-one-for-th/177979596/ |access-date=August 2, 2025 |publisher=The Ottawa Citizen |date=September 23, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> He subsequently missed the first 12 games of the [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03 season]] before returning to the Senators lineup.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Casey |first1=Tom |title=Senators high on Chris Neil |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sun-times-senators-high-on-chris-nei/177979278/ |access-date=August 2, 2025 |publisher=The Sun Times |date=December 14, 2002|via=newspapers.com}}</ref>
The [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06 season]] saw Neil's role with the Senators expand. When [[Brian McGrattan]] made the Ottawa line-up out of training camp, much of the responsibilities as "team enforcer" were lifted off Neil's shoulders, and he was given the opportunity to contribute in a more offensive role. He responded, and posted the best offensive totals of his NHL career with 16 goals and 33 points. The [[2006–07 NHL season|following season]], Neil posted similar numbers with 12 goals and 28 points while leading the NHL in hits. The coaching staff rewarded him with special teams assignments, and he received regular [[Power play (sporting term)|power play]] shifts.{{cn|date=August 2025}}
[[File:Chris Neil.png|thumb|upright|left|Neil with the Senators in March 2010.]]
As the [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08 season]] unfolded, Brian McGrattan saw very limited ice time, and Neil was once again called upon to act as the Senators' enforcer and primary physical presence on many nights. As a result, his offensive production declined, though he did finish the season with a respectable 20 points.{{cn|date=August 2025}}
Neil had a disappointing [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09 season]], registering only ten points, his lowest total since his rookie season, and the Senators missed the [[Stanley Cup playoffs]] for the first time during his tenure in Ottawa. After the season, Neil became an unrestricted free agent, and there was speculation that he would sign elsewhere. Instead, however, he signed a four-year, $8 million contract with the Senators. Neil reportedly received offers from three other clubs, but ended up accepting less money to remain in Ottawa.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dreger |first1=Darren |title=Chris Neil Takes Less Money To Stay In Ottawa |url=https://www.tsn.ca/story/?id=283465 |publisher=The Sports Network |access-date=August 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604072510/https://www.tsn.ca/story/?id=283465 |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |date=June 1, 2009}}</ref>
The [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12 season]] was a good one for both Neil and the Senators. During the regular season, Neil registered 13 goals and 28 points in 72 games, his best offensive totals since 2006–07. Picked by many analysts to finish at or near the bottom of the standings, the Senators made the [[2012 Stanley Cup playoffs|2012 playoffs]] and came within one game of upsetting the first-seeded [[New York Rangers]] in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. In the series, Neil knocked forward [[Brian Boyle]] out of the series with a hit in Game 5 that inflicted a concussion on the player. After the season, after [[Enforcer (ice hockey)|enforcer]]s [[Matt Carkner]] and [[Zenon Konopka]] departed Ottawa via free agency, the Senators subsequently re-signed Neil to a three-year contract worth $5.75 million.<ref>{{cite web| title = Neil a Senator for three more years | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2012/07/10/19972351-qmi.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130115091331/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2012/07/10/19972351-qmi.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = January 15, 2013 | publisher = [[Canoe.ca]] | date = July 10, 2012 | access-date = July 10, 2012}}</ref>
During the [[2012–13 NHL lock-out]], Neil elected not to play in [[Europe]], as several of his teammates did, and instead remained in Ottawa and practised with the [[Carleton Ravens#Men.27s ice hockey|Carleton Ravens]], who were coached by his ex-Senators teammate [[Shaun Van Allen]].<ref>{{cite web| title = Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil takes high road over anti-NHLPA comments by Washington Capitals' Roman Hamrlik | url = http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2012/12/12/20427996.html | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130115115911/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2012/12/12/20427996.html | url-status = usurped | archive-date = January 15, 2013 | publisher = [[Canoe.ca]] | date = December 12, 2012 | access-date = December 12, 2012}}</ref>
Acknowledging his leadership role with the organization, the Senators named Neil an [[alternate captain]] on September 14, 2013. He scored his 100th career regular season NHL goal on January 23, 2014, against [[Ben Bishop]] of the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]]. Neil played in the [[2014 Heritage Classic]] at Vancouver, registering an assist and two penalties.{{cn|date=August 2025}}
As the [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15 season]] unfolded, Neil was hampered by a hamstring injury that kept him out of the line-up for several games, and he recorded just four goals and seven points in his first 38 games.<ref name="EP"/> As the team slipped out of the [[2015 Stanley Cup playoffs|2015 playoff]] picture, General Manager [[Bryan Murray (ice hockey)|Bryan Murray]] approached Neil to gauge his willingness to accept a trade to a contending team; Neil indicated that he would prefer to stay in Ottawa, though trade rumours persisted<ref>{{cite news| title = Neil wants to stay with Senators, for now | url = http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/02/04/neil-wants-to-stay-with-senators-for-now | newspaper = [[Ottawa Sun]] | date = February 13, 2015 | access-date = February 13, 2015}}</ref> and he saw his role diminish under new head coach [[Dave Cameron (ice hockey)|Dave Cameron]]. As many as ten teams reportedly contacted Murray to inquire about Neil's availability as the [[NHL trade deadline]] approached.<ref name="countdown">{{cite web| title = Countdown to the deadline: Senators | url = http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12320675/nhl-ottawa-senators-options-march-2-trade-deadline | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150214231721/http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12320675/nhl-ottawa-senators-options-march-2-trade-deadline | url-status = dead | archive-date = February 14, 2015 | publisher = [[ESPN]] | date = February 13, 2015 | access-date = February 13, 2015}}</ref> On February 14, 2015, the trade rumours were quieted as Neil suffered a fractured thumb in a fight with [[Edmonton Oilers]] winger [[Luke Gazdic]], and the Senators subsequently announced that he would be out of the Ottawa line-up indefinitely as a result.<ref>{{cite web| title = Chris Neil injured in fight, out indefinitely | url = http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/chris-neil-injured-in-fight-out-indefinitely-1.2957967 | publisher = [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] | date = February 14, 2015 | access-date = February 14, 2015}}</ref>
On February 28, 2016, Neil signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract extension with the Senators to return for the 2016-17 season.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/chris-neil-senators-contract-extension-1.3468102 | title = Chris Neil signs contract extension with Senators | publisher = [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] | date = February 28, 2016 | access-date = February 28, 2016}}</ref> Neil played in his 1000th NHL game on December 10, 2016, a road game against the [[Los Angeles Kings]]. Neil squared off with [[Jordan Nolan]] during that game. Neil was then honored with a pregame ceremony prior to the Senators' December 14 home game against the [[San Jose Sharks]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.nhl.com/news/senators-forward-neil-celebrates-1000th-nhl-game/c-284589860 | title = Senators' forward Neil celebrates 1000th NHL game | publisher = [[National Hockey League]] | date = December 10, 2016 | access-date = December 10, 2016}}</ref>
In June 2017, it was announced that Neil and the Senators mutually separated due to Neil being displeased with his limited role under head coach [[Guy Boucher]], allowing Neil to become an unrestricted free agent for the [[2017-18 NHL season|2017-18 season]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/senatorsextra/neil-and-the-senators-head-their-separate-ways |title=Chris Neil and the Senators head their separate ways |newspaper=Ottawa Citizen |author=Garrioch, Bruce |date=June 14, 2017 |access-date=October 9, 2017}}</ref> He did not sign with another team.
On December 14, 2017, Neil announced his retirement from professional ice hockey.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Garrioch |first1=Bruce |title=Chris Neil heads into retirement |url=https://ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ottawa-senators/chris-neil-heads-into-retirement |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=Ottawa Sun |date=December 14, 2017}}</ref>
==Post-retirement career==
Neil served as an assistant coach for his sons' ice hockey teams. In January 2022, Neil and two business partners opened Icelynd Skating Trails, an outdoor skating facility in [[Stittsville]], on land he had purchased while he was still a player. The facility has two skating loops in the forest as well as an outdoor rink, which is rented out for minor league hockey teams and other group events.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Warren |first=Ken |date=January 14, 2022 |title=Former Senators winger Chris Neil is back on the ice, driving a new outdoor skating business |work=[[Ottawa Sun]] |url=https://ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ottawa-senators/former-senators-winger-chris-neil-is-back-on-the-ice-driving-a-new-outdoor-skating-business |access-date=September 7, 2022}}</ref> On September 7, 2022, Neil was promoted to Vice President of Business and Community Development for the Senators.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Warren |first=Ken |date=September 7, 2022 |title=Chris Phillips steps back into the picture as Senators repair corporate relationships |work=[[Ottawa Citizen]] |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ottawa-senators/phillips-steps-back-into-the-picture-as-senators-rebrand-their-business-operations/wcm/db6ad5dc-5a94-46ba-bdce-f8403996d0d1 |access-date=September 7, 2022}}</ref> He was previously an Alumni Ambassador representing the team at community events.<ref name=":0" />
On November 8, 2022, the Senators announced that Neil's no. 25 would be retired by the team, with the ceremony to take place before a game against the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] on February 17, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Neil to have No. 25 retired by Senators on Feb. 17 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/chris-neil-to-have-number-retired-by-ottawa-senators/c-337354356 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=August 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109014308/https://www.nhl.com/news/chris-neil-to-have-number-retired-by-ottawa-senators/c-337354356 |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |date=November 9, 2022}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Neil and his wife, Caitlin, have three children together.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Scanlan |first1=Wayne |title=Chris Neil expresses tears of joy as Senators raise his No. 25 to the rafters |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/chris-neil-expresses-tears-of-joy-as-senators-raise-his-no-25-to-the-rafters/ |website=Sportsnet.ca |access-date=February 18, 2023 |date=February 17, 2023}}</ref> On July 14, 2011, Neil and his wife were introduced as the new honorary chairs of Roger's House, an Ottawa pediatric hospice.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lofaro |first1=Tony |title=New role as honorary chair of Roger’s House an emotional one for Sens tough guy Neil |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/new-role-as-honorary-chair-of-rogers-house-an-emotional-one-for-sens-tough-guy-neil |access-date=August 1, 2025 |publisher=Ottawa Citizen |date=July 12, 2011}}</ref>
Neil and his brothers own and operate Neil Brothers Construction in Flesherton.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garrioch |first1=Bruce |title=Neil builds future with family business |url=https://archive.thehockeynews.com/issue/63361/55?t=Neil%20builds%20future%20with%20family%20business |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=August 1, 2025 |date=December 19, 2006}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===Regular season and playoffs===
{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! rowspan="100" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! colspan="5"|[[Regular season]]
! rowspan="100" bgcolor="#ffffff"|
! colspan="5"|[[Playoffs]]
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! [[Season (sports)|Season]]
! Team
! League
! GP !! [[Goal (ice hockey)|G]] !! [[Assist (ice hockey)|A]] !! [[Point (ice hockey)|Pts]] !! [[Penalty (ice hockey)|PIM]]
! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM
|-
| 1995–96
| [[Orangeville Crushers]]
| [[Mid-Western Junior Hockey League|MWJBHL]]
| 43 || 15 || 15 || 30 || 50
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1996–97 OHL season|1996–97]]
| [[North Bay Centennials]]
| [[Ontario Hockey League|OHL]]
| 65 || 13 || 16 || 29 || 150
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| [[1997–98 OHL season|1997–98]]
| North Bay Centennials
| OHL
| 59 || 26 || 29 || 55 || 231
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1998–99 OHL season|1998–99]]
| North Bay Centennials
| OHL
| 66 || 26 || 46 || 72 || 215
| 4 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 15
|-
| [[1998–99 UHL season|1998–99]]
| [[Muskegon Fury]]
| [[United Hockey League|UHL]]
| 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 0
| 18 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 61
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1999–00 ECHL season|1999–00]]
| [[Mobile Mysticks]]
| [[ECHL]]
| 4 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 39
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| [[1999–00 IHL season|1999–00]]
| [[Grand Rapids Griffins]]
| [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|IHL]]
| 51 || 9 || 10 || 19 || 301
| 8 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 24
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2000–01 NHL season|2000–01]]
| Grand Rapids Griffins
| IHL
| 78 || 15 || 21 || 36 || 354
| 10 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 22
|-
| [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02]]
| [[Ottawa Senators]]
| [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| 72 || 10 || 7 || 17 || 231
| 12 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 12
|-
| [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 68 || 6 || 4 || 10 || 147
| 15 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 24
|-
| [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 82 || 8 || 8 || 16 || 194
| 7 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 19
|-
| 2004–05
| [[Durham Thundercats]]
| [[Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League|WOAA]]
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| [[2004–05 AHL season|2004–05]]
| [[Binghamton Senators]]
| [[American Hockey League|AHL]]
| 22 || 4 || 6 || 10 || 132
| 6 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 26
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 79 || 16 || 17 || 33 || 204
| 4 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 6
|-
| [[2006–07 NHL season|2006–07]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 82 || 12 || 16 || 28 || 177
| 20 || 2 || 2 || 4 || 20
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 68 || 6 || 14 || 20 || 199
| 4 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 22
|-
| [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 60 || 3 || 7 || 10 || 146
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2009–10 NHL season|2009–10]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 68 || 10 || 12 || 22 || 175
| 6 || 3 || 1 || 4 || 20
|-
| [[2010–11 NHL season|2010–11]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 80 || 6 || 10 || 16 || 210
| — || — || — || — || —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2011–12 NHL season|2011–12]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 72 || 13 || 15 || 28 || 178
| 7 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 22
|-
| [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 48 || 4 || 8 || 12 || 144
| 10 || 0 || 4 || 4 || 39
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 76 || 8 || 6 || 14 || 211
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 38 || 4 || 3 || 7 || 78
| 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 80 || 5 || 8 || 13 || 165
| — || — || — || — || —
|-
| [[2016–17 NHL season|2016–17]]
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| 53 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 63
| 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 12
|-
! 1,026 !! 112 !! 138 !! 250 !! 2,522
! 95 !! 9 !! 10 !! 19 !! 204
|}
==See also==
* [[List of NHL players with 1,000 games played]]
* [[List of NHL players with 2,000 career penalty minutes]]
* [[List of NHL players who spent their entire career with one franchise]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
* {{Ice hockey stats}}
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