Archives for May 16, 2014

'The suspension will kick in when Konopka signs his next NHL contract, be it with the Sabres or any other NHL team. Konopka, 33, becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konopka faces 20-game suspension

'Konopka, a native of nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., joined the Sabres in January off waivers from Minnesota and took great pride in playing for what he considered his hometown team. The Sabres wanted the outgoing veteran, a great faceoff man and frequent fighter, to provide leadership.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Zenon Konopka suspended 20 games for violating PED program

'Konopka's future was already uncertain in Buffalo because he is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in July. The NHL said the 20-game ban will be enforced once the player signs a new contract.' … [Read more...] about NHL Suspends Sabres’ F Konopka 20 games

'"I apologize to my teammates and to the Buffalo Sabres organization, as well as to my friends and family. I have learned a great deal from this experience, something I hope to be able to share with younger players. I will accept this suspension and continue to work hard to prepare for the 2014-15 season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Konopka suspended 20 games

'I want to make it clear that this violation occurred because I ingested a product that can be purchased over-the-counter and which, unknown to me, contained a substance that violated the program. Unfortunately, I did not take the necessary care to ensure that the product did not contain a prohibited substance. I want to stress, however, that I did not take this substance for … [Read more...] about Zenon Konopka Suspended 20 Games

'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health for evaluation and possible treatment.' … [Read more...] about Konopka suspended 20 games by NHL