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Once a Canuck, Always a Canuck: Raffi Torres Suspended Indefinitely

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Raffi Torres, a Coyote player who’s name wouldn’t sit well with any Blackhawks’ fan at the moment, has been suspended indefinitely for his dirty hit on our beloved Marian Hossa.

During the first period of game three of the Coyotes-Blackhawks series, Torres left his feet and slammed his shoulder into Hossa’s head, who did not have the puck at the time. Totally illegal. Hossa laid motionless on the ice for what seemed like forever (it was about 5 minutes) and was then carted away on a stretcher. He was taken to the hospital, but reports state that he left on his own two feet after undergoing some tests.

The best part, “none of the officials saw the hit” – there was an official standing RIGHT THERE. Because this massive hit went unnoticed, Torres did not receive any sort of penalty during the game.

First things first, Hossa we hope you’re okay. #WinItForHossa

Second, Torres is a dirty rat and I hope he’s suspended for the rest of the season. I know hockey is a rough sport and there are obvious risks you run playing a dangerous sport. Don’t get me wrong I love the fighting, but a hit to a player’s head is unnecessary. Torres has an in-person hearing scheduled for Friday with the NHL. Because the hearing is in-person means he could face a six game suspension or more.

After game 3, Torres told the Arizona Republic that as far as the hit goes, he felt it was a “hockey play”. Blackhawks’ Captain Jonathan Toews didn’t like that much, “Well, that’s obviously the way he thinks,” he said. “I said it before, it’s the same when he was with Vancouver last year. There’s no remorse at all with a guy like that. You pretty much take him out and have a guy carried on a stretcher and he probably doesn’t feel bad about it at all. That’s not hockey to me.” That’s why we love you Toews.

The Coyote forward doesn’t have the cleanest track record either. Last April, it was a hit on Brent Seabrook from Torres during the Vancouver- Chicago first round series. He was not suspended for this hit, but had been previously in the 2011 season. Like I said, once a Canuck, always a Canuck.

It seems like this year’s run to the Stanley Cup has been violent all over the league. I’m a little worried what will happen in the next rounds when things heat up even more!

Get Pumped for NBA Playoffs

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TNT and Linkin Park teamed up for this little playoffs promo, using the song “Burn it Down.” If you want to get pumped for the post season, I recommend giving the above video a nice click.

After such a crazy jam packed and injury prone season, the playoffs will almost be a relief. Just the best of the best going head to head trying to get that championship.

I can’t take the credit for finding this gem on my own, shout out to Billy Zureikat (@Thagoods22).

MVP Time is Back Sunday…Hopefully

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Unless there are any major setbacks, Derrick Rose expects to play against the New York Knicks this Sunday. I’m sure Stacey King has missed saying “it’s MVP Time” I know I have missed hearing it!

Today was his first full practice, and Rose said his spirits are high and his teammates are eager and optimistic for his return. Coach Tom Thibodeau still has him listed as a “game time decision” as he’s not taking any chances with his star player.

“He just has to keep making the progress that he’s making,” Thibodeau told CSNChicago.com. “He’s practiced well, hasn’t had any problems the next day and as long as it stays that way, hopefully, he’ll be ready.”

Rose has missed 12 straight games since injuring his groin against the Knicks March 12th. Many people do not realize how serious pulling a groin muscle can be, but it is one of the lengthiest recovery processes for a “minor injury.”

The end decision is in Rose’s hands, “It’s really not up to him, it’s up to me,” said Rose. “If I’m feeling good, I’m going to play, if I think that I need some more days [of rest], than I’m going to take some more days, but more than likely, I’ll be out there [Sunday].”

As long as he’s healthy, the sooner we can get Rose out there the better. Preventing any rustiness come playoff time is key. The Bulls have just 10 games remaining in the regular season and Sunday’s matchup could be a potential glimpse the Bulls’ first round opponents as the Knicks are trying to hold off the Milwaukee Bucks for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.