As punishment for his brutal hit on Marian Hossa in the first round of the playoffs, Raffi Torres was handed a 25-game suspension from the league.
Torres announced he will appeal the suspension, and Nick Kypreos of SportsNet reports the hearing will happen on Thursday in New York City.
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Nick Kypreos SNPlayoffs Coyotes Torres NHL appeal will be heard Thurs morn in NYC. His 25 gm susp' is longest ever handed out in playoffs.
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