McNeill was traded to Dallas from Chicago along with a conditional fourth round pick in exchange for defenseman Johnny Oduya on Tuesday.
Analysis:The 24-year-old center has not played in game with the big club yet this season, and he's only played one NHL game in his three-year career. McNeill has six goals and 22 assists with AHL Rockford this season, and he will likely report to the AHL's Texas Stars after the trade is completed.
