Technically I believe he's been suspended for today.
Correct ... he's ALREADY "
technically " suspended, thus missing tonight's game at a minimum, to those thinking he'll get NOTHING ... ummm Brendan Shanahan didn't ask Torres to Fly all the way out to NY so they could shoot the **** and take in a Yankees game ... he's getting some level of lengthy suspension, asking him to come to NY for the IN-PERSON Hearing allows the NHL to exceed a 5 game maximum suspension limit had they NOT had the IN-PERSON Hearing, so expect 5+ games at least most likely more. It wouldn't be completely unexpected to see it be around 20 games ... thus keeping him OUT of ALL potential remaining Playoff games this year, and then having it get adjust down to allow him back at the beginning of next season again. Harsh ? YES, warranted ? maybe not for 'THAT' hit, but it sends the message and maybe get Torres to stop taking runs at players like this anymore ?
I fully expect those that hate the Kings to post conspiracy theories left and right, and some that were indifferent to us to now hate us ... but, OH WELL, such is the life of a Perennial Stanley Cup Contending Team, so we better get used to it.
Damn it!
Not enough time to get this thread going! Ha ha.
No kidding I was just posting my reply when the news broke ... HA ! Remainder of SERIES only huh ? Fair enough I guess, I could have seen more, but honestly the hit wasn't as bad as others Torres has taken, and with us eliminating the Sharks he's out for the rest of the playoffs anyways !