``I'm not sure what happens,'' Neal said when asked about a possible suspension. ``I didn't have...

``I'm not sure what happens,'' Neal said when asked about a possible suspension. ``I didn't have any intent to injure him, and I hope he's OK.''

James Neal to have a phone hearing with the NHL Friday morning concerning his five-minute major for boarding. Derek Dorsett did not return to the game after the 2nd period hit.

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I didn’t get to watch the game, but I saw the highlight. And while obviously Dorsett was unconscious, that hit didn’t look very bad, just awkward positioning.

by Taloncarde on Nov 19, 2009 11:34 PM CST reply actions

Neal went in there banging like he always does. He was looking at the puck, trying to play the puck at the conclusion of the hit. It took him a while to realize what happened. He was just playing his physical game.

But the league will suspend him for a few games to make some sort of statement.

by Brad Gardner on Nov 20, 2009 12:05 AM CST reply actions