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San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres will miss a charity barbecue this Memorial Day weekend after being suspended for yet another dangerous hit. (parody)

For the NHL, it's the most wonderful time of the year ... except for the whole constant injuries and suspensions and dirty play and all that.

Before the Islanders and Penguins meet for the first time since their Feb. 11 fightfest, a look back at some of the cheap shots the Isles have received this year, which just might explain why they had little patience for the Pens in February.

A few years ago Tim Donaghy caused a bit of an uproar when he said certain NBA refs were company men who made calls that influenced games in order to cause certain playoff matchups. While the NBA...