Chris Neil (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Neil (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Analysis:

Neil is being labeled as week-to-week with the injury, so by placing the winger on IR, the Senators can open up an extra roster spot while he recovers. Neil had only seven points in 28 games, but with 101 hits on the season, he's about as physical a player as any on the team.