Fed up with his antics, the NHL has suspendedSharks forward and serial violatorRaffi Torres 41 games for an illegal check to the head ofDucks forward Jakob Silfverberg during a preseason game Saturday.MORE: | | The Tyler Beede Jersey half-season ban is for the latest indescretion by Torres, who has been suspended four times since 2011. The NHL announced the suspension Monday, two days prior to the Sharks' Dave Dravecky Jersey season opener against the Kings.The incident occured during the first period of the Sharks' preseason finale against the Ducks on Saturday night. AfterSilfverberg had pa sed the puck,Torres took several strides towardhim and Tyler Austin Jersey lowered his shoulder intoSilfverberg's head. Torres was i sued a 10-minutegame misconduct and a match penalty.Silfverberg, who stayed prone on the ice for several moments, lefton his own power and did not return. Coach Peter DeBoer said after the game Silfverbergwas OK and heisn't expected to mi s time.Same player every year, Ducks centerRyan Kesler told reporters after the game. I played with the guy (in Evan Longoria Jersey Vancouver). He needs to learn how to hit. That has no part in our game anymore.Torres had a hearing Monday morning with the NHLs Department of Player Safety.Though he is technicallynot considered a repeat offender because hehad not beensuspendedin the last 18 months, Torres' history Trevor Gott Jersey of illegal hits factored into the decision, the league said.The suspension, the fifth of Torres' career, is without pay.