Raffi Torres appeal about to start

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Looking to reduce that 25 game suspension - Good luck with that, Raffi.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

interesting "conspiracy theory" floating around that the suspension will actually be reduced so the NHL can point to this appeals process when it comes down to talking CBA and say "see it works, the process isnt corrupt and we arent biased"

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

I wouldn't be surprised to see it reduced actually for a couple reasons:

1) Torres was made an example of when the hits were getting totally out of control in the first round. Things have gotten a lot better (the Hanzal hit notwithstanding), so people have gotten the message. (For the record, I think this is a lousy reason and would send totally the wrong message, but I could see it happening)

2) The Coyotes appear to be on their way out here shortly, so a very large portion of the suspension will end up being regular season, which I don't think is what the league was going for.

 

[Slimpikins]

I think that during the appeal they should increase his suspension to 30 games. Teach the players a lesson about questioning Czar Bettman's edict.

Plus I hate the dirty little fucker.

 

[esls79]

He should bring Lucic with him to the hearing to see if his puppy dog eyes work the same magic on Bettman as they did on Shanahan.

 

[dboy97]

When it comes to dirty Lucic =/= Torres not even close so let's leave him out of this.

 

[puckhead]

I think that during the appeal they should increase his suspension to 30 games. Teach the players a lesson about questioning Czar Bettman's edict.

Plus I hate the dirty little fucker.

technically, that could happen. Torres had asked for a hearing that basically disregarded the first one with Shanny. One of the lawyerly types on the board could tell you what the specific term is, but it asks to start the process from scratch.

 

[esls79]

Man, Bruins fans lack a sarcasm detector and sense of humor on here.

I was referring to IPW's gif from earlier this season when Lucic ran Miller.

 

[elocomotive]

I heard the first line of his opening statement will be given by Raffi himself and will be...

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I'm just a caveman."

 

[esls79]

Appeal is done, let's see how long Gary takes to announce his decision.

 

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Gary should pull a Torts and "keep it in the room"

 

[jstewismybastardson]

lol ... well played Raffi ... good effort!

Still no word on when #NHL will rule on Raffi Torres appeal...told he's asked league to count pre-season games towards suspension

 

[KillerVee]

Fuuuuuuck that guy.

 

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Sources say Gary Bettman has reached a decision on Raffi Torres suspension appeal. Expected to reduce suspension by 4 games. #12 down to 8.

Torres was suspended 25 games after a hit on Chicago's Marian Hossa in game 3 of 1st round of the playoffs.

RT @DarrenDreger: To be clear, my math shows Torres had 12 games remaining in suspension. Reduction by 4 and 8 games remain next season.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

interesting "conspiracy theory" floating around that the suspension will actually be reduced so the NHL can point to this appeals process when it comes down to talking CBA and say "see it works, the process isnt corrupt and we arent biased"

Nothing to see here ... Everything above board