Coyotes’ Raffi Torres to appeal suspension

The NHL Players Association and Phoenix Coyotes forward
Raffi Torres plan to appeal the 25-game suspension handed
down by the league April 21.

The harsh penalty was the result of Torres’ hit on Chicago
Blackhawks’ forward Marian Hossa during Game 3 of the
Western Conference Quarterfinals.

However, Torres and the NHLPA
are not appealing the suspension itself, rather the
severity
of the levy. Torres’ suspension was the longest for an on-
ice offense handed out by the league since 2007.

There was no penalty called on the play.

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