from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun,

It's the end of an era.

Chris Neil has suited up for his final game with the Ottawa Senators, Postmedia has learned.

In a move that won't surprise many — Neil played a limited role under coach Guy Boucher last season — the Senators have informed the 37-year-old rugged right winger he won’t be back next season.

As a result, Neil will test the market as a unrestricted free agent on July 1. He would like to play another year.

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