{"playerId":979,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":94.1,"percentOwned":98,"playerRaterSEASON":15.9,"playerRater7DAY":2.6,"fullName":"James Neal","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Neal was just another ho-hum acquisition at the trade deadline by the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, as having both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin out of the lineup meant there was little for him to work with. But with Crosby and Malkin ready to return for the 2011-12 season, Neal's 30-goal potential will be realized and possibly exceeded. With a goal-scorer's instinct, Neal represents an obvious upgrade over all the other Pens wingers and will surely have a chance to play first-line minutes and contribute on the top power-play unit. Expect a steep increase in Neal's shots on goal as well, since he'll be encouraged to finish off the passing plays set up by the team's talented centermen.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Sep 9"},"playerRater30DAY":14.4,"playerRater15DAY":8.1,"positionRank":1}