SAN JOSE – The end of Raffi Torres’ historically long suspension is drawing near. The Sharks will play their 41st game next Tuesday at Winnipeg, and Torres would be eligible to return against the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 14.
His ongoing knee issues, though, could prevent that. Torres admitted on Tuesday that he’s still having good and bad days with the knee, after enduring several surgeries and procedures over the last few years.
“The sad thing about it is I feel good, way better day-to-day walking around and hanging out with the family and playing with my kids, but to try and get back at playing at this level, it’s tough,” said Torres, who missed all of last season and most of 2013-14.