Sharks left winger Raffi Torres apologized to the Ducks' Jakob Silfyerberg for the illegal hit that led to his suspension.

In a statement released Thursday, Torres said he was "disappointed I have put myself in a position to be suspended again." He won't appeal his 41-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Silfverberg during a preseason game. 

"I'm extremely thankful that he wasn't seriously injured as a result of the play," Torres added.