Phoenix Coyotes
Hoge: Blackhawks Need To Hold Torres Accountable — Legally
When the Blackhawks face the Coyotes in Phoenix Thursday night, they’ll once again be facing the man that has become public enemy No. 1 in Chicago: Raffi Torres.
Hossa Says Torres Contacted Him After Hit, But ‘Conversation Was Pretty Quick’
Raffi Torres, who is currently appealing a 25-game suspension, reached out to Marian Hossa about a week after he delivered the illegal hit that knocked the Blackhawks’ winger out for the rest of the series.
Torres To Appeal 25-Game Suspension For Hossa Hit
Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres and the NHLPA will appeal the 25-game suspension he received for his hit that knocked Marian Hossa out of the playoffs.
Hanley: What Now For Blackhawks?
Though many fans would want anyone but Stan Bowman doing the fixing, the guess here is that president John McDonough will give his general manager one more try and righting the Hawks wayward ship.
Silverman: Blackhawks Go Flat Line In Playoff Failure Against Coyotes
The Blackhawks should not go patting themselves on the back or giving themselves any points because they lost to a formidable opponent. It was a lost and ho-hum season.
Zawaski: Series Loss To Phoenix Encapsulates ‘Hawks Season
When you look back on it, the 2011-2012 Blackhawks season was a pretty forgettable one.
Hoge: Pressure Is On Stan Bowman Now
Whether the captain was directing a telling postgame comment towards Stan Bowman or not, Blackhawks fans will hope the general manger catches wind of Toews’ message and takes action.
Zawaski: Shaw Returns Just In Time For Blackhawks
So what does Shaw’s return mean for the Hawks?
Video: Brendan Shanahan Explains Raffi Torres’ 25 Game Suspension
Brendan Shanahan explains why Raffi Torres got a 25-game suspension for his hit on Marian Hossa.
Raffi Torres Suspended 25 Games
Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres has been suspended 25 games for his hit Tuesday night on Marian Hossa that resulted in the Blackhawks winger getting carried off the ice on a stretcher.
Olczyk: Not Surpised ‘Hawks Are Down
The series will now shift to Phoenix where the ‘Hawks must win to stay alive. The deficit, however, isn’t a shock to one Blackhawks expert.
McNeil In Tribune: Coyotes’ Mike Smith Is ‘Undeniable MVP’
670 The Score’s Dan McNeil says in the Chicago Tribune that the Blackhawks’ playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes will go seven games, “if the Hawks can rally.”
Hoge: Coyotes Find Ways To Win Despite Awkward Situation In Desert
The Coyotes are league owned and constantly battle rumors and reports of the team moving out of Glendale, Ariz.
Silverman: Torres Incident An Example Of NHL’s Nasty Season
Playoff hockey is supposed to be about speed, play-making and memorable goals.
Zawaski: Retaliation Not The Answer For Hawks
The Blackhawks would be wise to leave revenge to the powers that be. Not only is violence, physicality, and goonery not their game, but they can’t afford to get in to an “eye for an eye” situation.
Blackhawks Hope To Even The Score After Brutal Hit
The Blackhawks are hoping to even the score in more ways than one in Game 4 against the Phoenix Coyotes at the United Center Thursday night.
Coyotes TV Analyst Says Torres’ Hit Is ‘As Clean As You’re Going To Get’
Phoenix TV analyst Tyson Nash amazingly said “that is as clean of a hit as you are going to get.” Then, after many replays, Nash reiterates, “I don’t have a problem with this.”
Spiegel: Shanahan’s Reactionary Chaos Takes Its Toll
NHL punishment czar Brendan Shanahan caught so much flack for his soft, inexplicable non-suspension of Shea Weber, that I was worried he would overcompensate and hammer Andrew Shaw far worse than deserved.
Raffi Torres Calls His Hit On Hossa A ‘Hockey Play’
This probably won’t surprise anyone, but Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres doesn’t think there was anything wrong with his hit on Marian Hossa.
Blackhawks Fall To Coyotes In OT, 3-2
Mikkel Boedker scored 13:15 into overtime, and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their wild and physical opening-round Western Conference playoff series.



