Neal was released from his professional tryout agreement by Columbus on Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Neal signed a professional tryout agreement with the Blue Jackets on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

The Blues reassigned Neal to AHL Springfield on Wednesday.

Neal finished with one hit and one shot in a 2-1 win over the Kraken on Thursday.

Neal (undisclosed) was cleared to play and promoted to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against Seattle, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed on the taxi squad Monday.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Neal (undisclosed) exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, per Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday.

Neal (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.