RAFFI
TORRES
LW
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
215 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
12
years
Debut
Nov 24, 2001
Born
Oct 8, 1981
(42 yrs)
Toronto, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by NY Islanders in 2000 (1/5).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2016-11-05 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2016-10-06 |
Released from training camp by the Carolina Hurricanes.
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| 2016-08-30 |
Signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a professional try-out contract.
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| 2016-02-22 |
Acquired from the San Jose Sharks.
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The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Roman Polak and center Nick Spaling from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a second-round draft pick in 2017, a second-round draft pick in 2018 and winger Raffi Torres. |
| 2016-01-30 |
Assigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2003-04 |
| OHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2000-01, 1999-00 |
Scouting Report
Had a strong lower body, which enabled him to keep possession of the puck in the corners and also dish out plenty of solid hits (especially in open ice). Could score goals in bunches. Was effective when crashing the net. Injuries ravaged his career, especially later on, and he was not able to bounce back. Lacked consistency. Did not skate particularly well and struggled with defensive-zone coverage. Some of his hits were questionable.
Long Range Potential: Impactful physical winger, when healthy.
