SAN JOSE -- The Sharks wasted no time in adding Raffi Torres to their roster, one day after his historically long 41-game suspension came to an end.
Whether the controversial, oft-suspended 34-year-old can still play at the NHL speed with a wonky right knee, though, remains to be seen. The Sharks have assigned the 34-year-old forward to the AHL Barracuda, where he is permitted to spend two weeks.
The Sharks’ primary affiliate starts a three-game road trip on Wednesday in San Diego. Torres will not play in that game, but could be in the lineup on Jan.