Dorsett has decided to officially end his NHL career due to healh risks incurred from playing again.

Dorsett (neck) returned to Vancouver on Tuesday to be evaluated by the Canucks' medical staff.

Canucks GM Jim Benning is appealing Dorsett's instigator penalty from Thursday night's loss to the Ducks, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports. This is noteworthy because it could result in a two-game suspension for the winger if the decision is upheld.

Dorsett tallied his seventh goal of the season in Tuesday's win over the Flames.

Dorsett scored his second goal of the season and was tagged for 17 PIM in Thursday's loss to the Bruins.

Dorsett scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's loss to the Flames.

Dorsett (neck) was fully cleared to return to action on Tuesday.

Dorsett (neck) said Tuesday that he will be healthy and ready to return at the start of next season.

Dorsett spoke to the media for the first time since sustaining his neck injury and said he is focused on being fully healthy for the start of next season, Irfaan Gaffar of Sportsnet reports.

Dorsett (neck) is scheduled to undergo cervical fusion surgery to repair disc degeneration in his neck.