Complex sentence: During the 2012--13 NHL lockout, Neil elected not to play in Europe, as several of his teammates did, and instead remained in Ottawa and practiced with the Carleton Ravens, who were coached by ex-Senators teammate Shaun Van Allen.
Split into simpler sentences: During the 2012 NHL Lockout, Neil elected not to play in Europe as several of his teammates had. Instead, he remained in Ottawa and practiced with the Carleton Ravens, who were coached by his ex-Senators' teammate Shaun Van Allen.