Nashville Predators: If Players Were Pokemon

James Neal

Shockwave: The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity.

Close combat: The user fights the target up close without guarding itself.

There isn’t enough good that can be said about Neal. His offensive game is top-tier and he brings it every game. Using shock wave, the puck jumps off Neal’s stick like a bolt of lightning sometimes so fast the goalie doesn’t even move. It’s this kind of accuracy and speed that has made him one of the top forwards in the league.

While Neal does a lot of scoring, he is a grinder too. A true power forward, Neal uses close combat to get in the face of opposing players to disrupt their progress. Whether throwing his weight into a player on the boards or muscling for position in front of the net, Neal makes his presence known and does it full force.

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