Torres Suspeded For 4 Games

[LeafsFan4Life]

Vancouver Canucks forward Raffi Torres has been suspended four games for his hit to the head of Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Late in the third period, Eberle was reaching for the puck when Torres' elbow made contact with the Oiler forward's head.

Torres was assessed a 5-minute major penalty for elbowing and a game misconduct on the play, as well as a 5-minute major for fighting with Oilers forward Ryan O'Marra immediately after the hit.

After the game, Torres defended the hit to reporters.

"It was a fine hit," said Torres. "I was finishing my hit and he had his head down. We were both going for the puck. I've got to finish my hits. He was obviously in a vulnerable position but at the end of the day I have to finish my hit or else I am out of a job."

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=361257

 

[snipezo]

Four games? That's a bit of a stretch IMO. I mean I expected him to get suspended for maybe 3 games but 4? Really??

 

[LeafsFan4Life]

4 games seems fair to me.

 

[Mr.Baller]

4 games seems fair to me.

Got the same opinion ..