May 14, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) makes a save off San Jose Sharks left wing Raffi Torres (13) in the second period of game one of the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

If you want my opinion I think this is crap. I grow tired of listening to Shanahan and his reasoning for why he thinks the letter of the law should drop. I seen Abdelkader do the same in a RED WINGS uniform with out a blink from Shanny and his goons from the NHL office. It really is a joke. You see Stoll bending over then popping upright as Torres delivered his check. At the start Raffi targeted the shoulder and that was his point of contact but it slipped into the head of Stoll. Raffi lost his footing and they both ended up on the ice.

Did he intend to injure him? NO. Sure he was tired of missing time from suspension and has been very aware of his conduct while trying to still show toughness. This is hockey. Where men take care of business by dropping the gloves and fighting on the ice. If you keep girling it up it will become the NFL.

If you listen to the bogus video explanation you hear “He continued to slide through the check without lifting.” Hmm funny he missed a lot of time for lifting and leaving his feet. Look this was a hockey play. A good one that ended badly. Hard checking is part of the game. Did he receive a penalty or game misconduct? No but Shanny and his cronies target certain players. They label them repeat offenders. So the written rule or law is different toward them which is illegal. We live in a democracy where all men should be treated and judged equally. So if Sydney Crosby does this does he get suspended? LOL NO NO NO NO and dont be stupid no.

BS and I feel for Torres on this one. Shame on you NHL. Keep the big markets best interest in mind. Maybe why LA got all the calls last season against Phoenix and still do today. Why Boston and New York found a way to meet in the playoffs. Seen how the Rangers had far more power play minutes then the Capitals. Coincidence?

First of all I am a huge fan but in all fairness I must be frank. Secondly wishing Don Maloney and his family the best after losing his father. I just lost my mother to cancer a month ago and the pain is great.

Apr. 2, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes left wing Rob Klinkhammer (36) skates out after being named a star of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Jobing.com Arena. The Coyotes beat the Kings 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking down the trades is simple and the grade is too. This is a D- for the Coyotes and it vexes me they seem to be giving up on this season. At least get something in return.

Raffi Torres traded to division rival San Jose for a 3rd round pick. Brendan McMillan (an 85th overall pick in 2008) received for Lombardi means we are giving up 2 veterans for average role players at best if they even make it out of the minors. Do we really need to talk about Steve Sullivan?

The day after the Coyotes honor Sully for his 1000th game and give the photo collage  with all his teams us being the shortest but biggest picture, he is traded for a whopping 7th rounder. When did we become the Suns?

I am a big Don Maloney fan. I would take Tippett, Maloney, and Nealy over any other brass in the NHL. This feels like Don went to be with his family and someone lost their mind in his absence.

When you trade 3 top 2 liners for a bag of pucks it smells pretty bad. Not as bad as selling 1st round picks for cash Sarver. But if you are a fan holding onto post season hopes, forget that.

No way anyone can sell us on the fact infusing a few Portland prospects into a line up already missing Korpikoski, Michalek, Smitty, etc. a cohesive unit based on chemistry. Every time Dave Tippett works his magic you change the equation. I feel bad for Tippett as he is always asked to do the impossible. Make a winner out of a patchwork of talent with no real star and constant turbulence.

Many thought the Kings game would determine whether we were buyers or sellers. In the end we just stuck our product on the corner and asked for a small donation. Keith Yandle and Derrick Morris were much more attractive pieces who will become unrestricted free agents and they were not moved or re-signed. Go figure.

I usually say everybody Howl at this point. Right now I just want everyone to breathe and stop talking like this is the sign of the end for hockey in the valley of the sun. Keep hope alive.