The Raffi Torres Suspension, Not Enough Consequence Zeke | January 5, 2016 In about a week, the San Jose Sharks will reach the midpoint of their season. And unlike most seasons, this midpoint actually comes with something tangible. The Raffi Torres suspension…
Raffi Torres Has “Procedure” on Knee Dustin L. Nelson | December 27, 2015 Oft-injured and suspended San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres has recently had “a procedure” done on the knee that he’s had a couple of surgeries on, according to CSN Bay…
Sharks Want Raffi Torres Back, If He’s Healthy Dustin L. Nelson | December 3, 2015 The San Jose Sharks will be glad to get agitator Raffi Torres back in the lineup once he’s done serving his massive 41-game suspension, reports CSN Bay Area’s Kevin Kurz.…
A Second Opinion on the San Jose Sharks Medical Staff Zeke | November 5, 2015 Two bits of Sharks news came out on Tuesday, November 3rd, prior to the Sharks 5-2 loss to Columbus. Melker Karlsson was at the San Jose Barracuda practice wearing a…
Raffi Torres, Dustin Brown and Hypocrisy on Player Safety Zeke | October 9, 2015 The Raffi Torres suspension has been big news in the NHL. THW had two pieces out prior to the NHL’s lengthy suspension of Torres. Dustin Nelson first wrote about the…
Hockey Headlines: McDavid’s NHL Debut; Eichel Scores First NHL Goal Marcy Di Michele | October 9, 2015 A collection of all the latest news and happenings from around the world of hockey: Mike Babcock is hoping to beat his old team. [Globe and Mail] Connor McDavid made…
Raffi Torres Needs to be Released Immediately Kenneth Laws | October 6, 2015 At what point do we stop giving Raffi Torres the benefit of the doubt? Maybe he’ll change, maybe some day. If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing…
Hockey Headlines: Torres Suspension; Kassian News; Players on Waivers Marcy Di Michele | October 6, 2015 The latest news, rumors and happenings from around the world of hockey: Raffi Torres has been suspended 41 games by the NHL. [CBC], [Sportsnet] The Flyers have placed defenceman Andrew MacDonald…
Raffi Torres’ Suspension is Good For the NHL Brett Slawson | October 5, 2015 On October 5th, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety made an immense announcement. San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres, known throughout the NHL exclusively for his lengthy history of…
Tad Excessive, But NHL Gets Raffi Torres Suspension Right Andrew Bensch | October 5, 2015 For quite a long period of time I was just like most other hockey fans when it came to Raffi Torres. I absolutely hated him. He delivered this cheap shot to my…
Raffi Torres Handed Massive 41-Game Suspension Dustin L. Nelson | October 5, 2015 The Department of Player Safety has dropped the hammer on Raffi Torres, suspending him for 41 games for an illegal hit to the head of Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg.…
Do Not Suspend Raffi Torres, Ban Him Zeke | October 5, 2015 In the 2013 NHL playoffs, Raffi Torres hit Jarret Stoll. The NHL ruled it was a hit to the head and suspended Torres. Looking at it in slow motion, with…