Neal was released from his professional tryout agreement by Columbus on Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neal only appeared in 19 contests for St. Louis last season in which he tallied two goals, two assists and 31 shots while logging 11:58 of ice time per game. It's unclear what's next for the 14-year NHL veteran, who could be facing the prospect of hanging up his skates. If this is the end for Neal, he would retire having logged 869 games in which he tallied 296 goals and 263 assists along with 58 points in 110 postseason clashes.

Neal signed a professional tryout agreement with the Blue Jackets on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Neal couldn't hold down a spot in the Blues' lineup last year, logging four points in 19 contests while spending the bulk of the year with AHL Springfield. He'll have to settle for a tryout, though a strong showing in training camp could earn him a contract from the Blue Jackets, who are still not as deep up front as St. Louis was last year.

The Blues reassigned Neal to AHL Springfield on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old has played just two NHL games since late November and, barring injuries to St. Louis' regular wingers, doesn't figure to see much NHL action going forward.

Neal was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, per CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Neal was held scoreless in his last two appearances, his first games since November. He could be back with the big club for Friday's tilt with Seattle.

Neal finished with one hit and one shot in a 2-1 win over the Kraken on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Neal logged 11:25 minutes Thursday after missing 15 games (undisclosed). This is about as much ice time as he was getting prior to missing time. The veteran has four points across 18 games this season.

Neal (undisclosed) was cleared to play and promoted to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against Seattle, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Neal last appeared in an NHL game on Nov. 22. Over 17 appearances this season, the 34-year-old has averaged 11:53 of ice time -- 1:42 during the power-play -- and has recorded four points. Klim Kostin will likely see a reduced role upon Neal's return.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed on the taxi squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Neal has been sidelined since November of this season due to illness and injury. Through his 11 November appearances prior to his initial absence, the 34-year-old recorded one goal and one assist.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neal has been on injured reserve since November with an undisclosed injury. He's scored just four points while averaging 11:54 of ice time through 17 games this season. If he clears waivers, the team will likely assign him to AHL Springfield.

Neal (undisclosed) exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Neal is still designated for injured reserve due to injury but will not miss further time due to COVID-19 protocols. In the 11 November appearances prior to his injury, the 34-year-old recorded one goal and one assist.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Neal has been on long-term injured reserve since November and this likely won't impact his return timeline. The veteran winger has four points in 17 games this season.