{"playerId":979,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":13.6,"percentOwned":71.6,"playerRaterSEASON":10.1,"playerRater7DAY":8.9,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Neal netted a hat trick and added an assist in a 6-2, series-clinching win Friday night against the Senators.","spin":"He has five goals (on 14 shots) and seven points in the last two games. Linemate Evgeni Malkin predicted a breakout for Neal -- who totaled three points in his first seven playoff games -- prior to Wednesday's tilt and the forward has more than followed through. Surprisingly, just two of his 10 points have come courtesy of the power play.","date":"Fri May 24"},"fullName":"James Neal","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Neal and Evgeni Malkin found instant chemistry when they began the season as the main duo for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Neal nearly doubled his career highs in points, assists and goals. He also topped his career high in shots on goal by more than 100. In other words, Neal found his niche. With Malkin as his go-to center, and Sidney Crosby always ready as a supplement, Neal should have no issues repeating the success of last season. His numbers are easily good enough for inclusion amongst the top 10 fantasy forwards. At just 24 years of age, Neal could even begin to improve some aspects of his game and perform better than the pace of 81 points in 80 games he gave fantasy owners last season.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Thu Jan 10"},"playerRater30DAY":0.9,"playerRater15DAY":2.5,"positionRank":6}