Stars’ James Neal Suspended Two Games, Will Miss Canes Matchup
Dallas Stars emerging, um, star James Neal was suspended two games by the NHL for a hit from behind that left Columbus’ Derek Dorsett flopping on the ice like a cartoon character. Neal will miss two home games: Saturday vs. the Devils and Monday against Carolina
It is definitely a suspension-worthy offense — it wasn't that different from Tuomo Ruutu's hit on Darcy Tucker that earned the Carolina winger three games in the press box — but unfortunately Hurricanes fans won't get to see Neal against his future team. You see, Neal is a former Plymouth Whaler, therefore future Hurricane. (tongue in cheek)
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I didn’t think the hit was worthy of any suspension but than again I’m not the commissioner.
So, all my teams suck!
by canescup on Nov 21, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good thing I picked him up in fantasy about 3 hours before the suspension was announced…
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
by wilmnoca on Nov 21, 2009 11:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
My prediction
The game will go to a shootout and Jussi Jokinen will score the SO winner. It’ll be the first time in my entire life that I’m not happy for Juicy.
The Stars are a much different team without Neal. Sadly, that’s not a good thing.
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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Nov 21, 2009 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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