[VIDEO] San Jose Shark Raffi Torres Suspended 41 Games for This Gruesome Hit

Raffi Torres was drafted by the New York Islanders 5th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Two fairly consistent themes in his playing career: He has played for many teams and is generally regarded as a dirty player.

Well, this time he will sit out the first half of the upcoming season.

The NHL announced a 41 game suspension for this brutal hit on Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg.

Watch the nasty hit below…