Despite a flurry of trades throughout the NHL, the Ottawa Senators are busy taking care of their own.
Resident tough guy Chris Neil is expected to sign a one-year, $1.5-million extension to remain with the Senators next season, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Senators general manager Bryan Murray told reporters this week the goal is to have Neil, who's been with the organization since being drafted 161st overall in 1998, finish his career in Ottawa.
The reported deal, barring an injury, will ensure Neil plays his 1,000th game with Ottawa some time next season.
Neil ranks third in team history in games played, and his 2,416 career penalty minutes is three times more Chris Phillips, who ranks second in club history.
He has three goals, 10 points, and 122 penalty minutes in 62 games this year.
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