September 30, 2008 Jeff O'Neill has ended his bid for a comeback, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
Our View:He met with team management, which ended in a mutual agreement to release the former first-round pick from training camp.
September 18, 2008 Jeff O'Neil's chances of making the Hurricanes roster this season greatly improved with the tragic news that Justin Williams suffered a torn Achiilles Tendon that will likely keep him out of action for 4-6 months, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Our View:The 'Canes will need to replace the lost offense of Williams, and O'Neill could certainly be an option given his extensive history of 20-goal seasons. If the free agent proves he is once again dedicated to the game of hockey, he should make the club.
September 5, 2008 Jeff O'Neill will have an uphill battle to make the Hurricanes team as a free agent on a tryout, according to the Charlotte News Observer.
Our View:O'Neil has been practicing with some of the players on the club in preparation for the clubs official training camp. O'Neil will have to overcome the fact that he sat out last season as well as the fact that the club already has a strong threesome at the RW position in Justin Williams, Scott Walker and Patrick Eaves in order to make the club.
