From opting against fighting the NHL’s 41-game suspension to seeing his season derailed by knee issues, there was the feeling that the league had seen the last of controversial forward Raffi Torres.
Perhaps not.
The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly handed the 34-year-old a PTO, according to former Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward.
CAROLINA HURRICANES have extended a PTO offer to UFA Raffi Torres.
— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) August 30, 2016
It’s something the Raleigh News & Observer’s Chip Alexander also mentioned on Monday.
Lot of talk about a "big" Canes announcement coming. Not sure about that but could be a PTO. Maybe someone like a Raffi Torres? We'll see.
— Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) August 29, 2016
With Bryan Bickell added to the mix during this off-season, the Hurricanes seem interesting in adding some beef. It’s unclear if Torres is really in the sort of condition to make a mark, but Carolina’s going to at least take a look at him.
Beware, pre-season opponents and training camp teammates.