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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHLs decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll. Wilson says Torres will not appeal the suspension because he does not want to be a distraction to the team. San Jose trails the series 2-0 heading into Game 3 at home on Saturday night. "It is abundantly clear that this was a clean hockey hit," Wilson said in a statement. "As noted by the NHL, Raffis initial point of contact was a shoulder-to-shoulder hit on an opponent who was playing the puck. He did not leave his feet or elevate, he kept his shoulder tucked and elbow down at his side, and he was gliding -- not skating or charging." The NHLs Department of Player Safety sharply disagreed while suspending Torres on Thursday for the rest of the second-round series. It is the fourth career suspension for Torres, who is considered a repeat offender in dangerous hits under the leagues collective bargaining agreement. Stoll was bent forward while trying to play a bouncing puck when Torres approached him from the side for a violent hit in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Stolls head snapped back violently before he fell forward onto the ice. In an explanatory video released by Brendan Shanahan, the NHLs senior vice-president of player safety, he said Stolls head was "the principal point of contact" in the hit, creating grounds for suspension. Although Torres initially made contact with Stolls right shoulder, Shanahan ruled that the shoulder hit was only a glancing blow, as evidenced by the direction both players travelled after the contact. Wilson said the head must be targeted to violate Rule 48.1 and there is no evidence that Torres targeted Stolls head. Wilson also said Stoll put himself in a vulnerable position just before the hit to play a bouncing puck. "It appears that the NHL has not only made an inappropriate application of this rule but is trying to make an example out of a player who is being judged on past events, one who has changed his game dramatically this season and taken only six minor penalties in 39 games," Wilson said. While playing for Phoenix last season, Torres received a 21-game suspension -- initially 25 games -- for a high hit on Chicago star Marian Hossa in the first round of the playoffs. Torres was suspended for two games in January 2012 for charging Minnesota defenceman Nate Prosser, and he sat out four games in April 2011 for a hit to the head of Edmontons Jordan Eberle while playing for Vancouver. Stoll missed Game 2 of the series and there is no timetable for his return. "Its a clean hit," Sharks forward Logan Couture said. "Unfortunately, the guy got injured. If they suspended guys for every time someone else got hurt, even if its a clean hit, there would be a lot of suspensions in this league. And its just not fair." Torres teammates said they are using Torres absence as inspiration. "Its the playoffs you always find something to rally," forward Scott Gomez said. "Hes a great teammate and a great guy and we want him to play. Hes tremendous in the room with the young guys. Its our job to get it to the next round so he can play." Fake Shoes From China . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Fake Sneakers .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. https://www.fakeshoes.net/ . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Discount Fake Shoes .com) - The red-hot Los Angeles Kings will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Sundays clash at Rexall Place. Fake Shoes . And when it opened, every player was at his stall. Thats a sure sign that a team is in a slump and is searching for answers. "Its embarrassing to be at home and play the way we did," said defenceman Josh Gorges. Ryder Cup week was definitely memorable, from the Arnold Palmer tributes to the stellar match-ups to Team USAs first win since 2008.There were also some emotional moments, from unruly fans targeting Team Europe stars from behind the ropes, to U.S. vice captain Bubba Watsons tearful celebration.Here are some of the top moments from the event at Hazeltine National Golf Club:Faces in the crowdWhether they were supporting Team USA or Team Europe, fans came to Hazeltine in droves for the Ryder Cup. An average of 50,000 spectators lined the course each day.Honoring The KingGolf legend Arnold Palmer, who passed away on Sept. 25, was on the minds of competitors and fans alike at Hazeltine. Before the first tee on Friday, fans chanted Ar-nold Pal-mer! Ar-nold Pal-mer! as his golf bag from the 1975 Ryder Cup was placed nearby.The futureTeam USAs Jordan Spieth, left, and Patrick Reed celebrate their Friday foursome victory against Europes Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson. The Americans built a 4-0 lead after that days morning session.Welcome to the showAfter rolling in a 20-foot eagle putt on No. 16 to finish off Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar, Rory McIlroy turned to the partisan American crowd and bowed, twice, then screamed, Cmon! as he punched the chilly Minnesota air with his fist. It was an emphatic finish to an impressive afternoon rally for the Europeans at the Ryder Cup. McIlroy and Thomas Pieters beat Johnson and Kuchar 3 and 2 to close the afternoon session. The Europeans won three of the four matches in the afternoon after losing all four of the morning matches.Talking strategyUnited States vice-captain Tiger Woods and team captain Davis Love III talk during Fridays morning foursome matches. According to Love, Woods was an invaluable member of the team.Hes been amazingly involved, Love said of Woods before play began. Hes been very thoughtful in the way that hes handled the Tiger Woods factor of being an influence, but also being a distraction. His openness of helping us with strategy, getting into how he prepares; that hell pick up the phone and call Phil Mickelson and work on things ... But his role has been more on strategy and helping us think out pairings and think out a game plan for actually playing the matches and playing the golf course.The Tiger influenceFor anyone who might think Tigers vice-captain appointment was ceremonial, think again. The players said they valued his input and attention to detail. I am so happy to see how well-thought-through he has been, said Mickelson. I cant believe our conversations, how detail-oriented he has been. The players, the pairings, the possibilities. Not just what match you will play, but where on the list. He has got us a good, solid game plan that is easy to buy into and get behind. Im very impressed.Captain AmericaOne of the biggest revelations at the Ryder Cup was the play of Patrick Reed. He went 3-1-1 overall at Hazeltine in his second Ryder Cup appearance.How did that not go in?Jordan Spieth reacted in shock after his birdie putt on the 17th hole during the Day 2s morning matches seemed to go over half the hole, but not in the cup.ddddddddddddCrossing the lineRory McIlroy singled out a fan while he walked to the 12th tee Saturday after the spectator yelled out a crude comment to the star golfer. The fan was later ejected for their behavior. Fans attending the Ryder Cup couldnt resist heckling McIlroy throughout the tournament, and while some of it was playful, it grew increasingly nasty as Saturday afternoon four-ball was contested.Its a tough environment for us to come and play in, McIlroy said after Saturdays play. We expect that. Its the same for the U.S. guys when they come to play in Europe. You have to keep your concentration out there. Its been a long day, and sometimes emotions run high. It fueled me a lot. The more they shouted, the better we played. I hope they shout at us all day tomorrow.Actions speak louder ... ?McIlroy had a solid week despite the fan environment. He went 1-1-0 in foursomes, 2-0-0 in four-ball, 0-1-0 in singles and 3-2-0 overall.A new celebration dance?Kuchar, right, celebrates with Mickelson after sinking a long putt on the 13th hole, resulting in a, um, unique celebration shimmy dance. The pair later delivered a four-ball victory over Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer.A new celebration dance, Part II?Mickelson channeled his inner Masters, circa 2004, leaping after sinking an 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th green Sunday. Lefty later mocked his own celebration. I just kind of dropped down to my knees and when it went in, just that excitement propelled me up. Usually, I need a little assistance.Classic showdownMickelson and Garcias Sunday singles match was arguably the best of the day, and it seemed somewhat fitting that the match ended in a tie, giving half a point to each team.The last hurrahRyan Moore, the last player named to the U.S. Ryder Cup team, fittingly sealed the victory for the Americans after finishing eagle-birdie-par for a 1-up victory against?Lee Westwood. The United States beat Europe 17-11.Let the party beginMickelson was one of many U.S. players to celebrate with fans after the United States locked up its first victory since 2008 and only the third in the past two decades.All about the teamU.S. vice-captains Woods and Watson share a cheerful moment during Sundays closing ceremony. Watson was emotional after the Americans clinched the victory, saying serving as vice-captain was the greatest thing I have ever done in golf.The two-time Masters champion just missed out on qualifying, then was passed over by captain Davis Love III despite being ranked No. 7 in the world. But he still pleaded to come to Hazeltine as an assistant, Love obliged, and all were glad he came following the win.Start of things to come?The U.S. players said they couldnt have imagined any other person serving as captain than Love III. Now, many believe the U.S. have the right foundation to challenge for more Ryder Cup crowns in the future. Next up: Le Golf National in France in 2018. ' ' '