TrueBlueGED Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 After his first ~20 games of getting used to the NHL, he's been good and he just keeps getting better. To my eye he's already too good for the A. I think we're disagreeing because we have different ideas of what "too good for the AHL" actually means. To me it means a top-6 forward on a good team. Girgensons is a top-6 player on the worst team in the league, and putting up uninspiring numbers. If he were in the AHL he'd probably be one of the league's better players, but to me that doesn't make him too good for the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Konopka will wear #24 for the Sabres: http://sabres.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8469820 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMeadow Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Konopka will wear #24 for the Sabres: http://sabres.nhl.co....htm?id=8469820 Bill Hajt"s old number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 They aren't painted, there's a line of pads out that they make to look retro like the old school pads. I know someone with a pair from Simmons in Fort Erie who made them for a few years there. Would goalies really use a new/different set of pads for a game? I thought they were generally pretty picky about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Would goalies really use a new/different set of pads for a game? I thought they were generally pretty picky about them. Yes, they would. Just like goalies will get special helmets made for one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Would goalies really use a new/different set of pads for a game? I thought they were generally pretty picky about them. Goalies carry multiple sets of pads. They probably broke those in during practice and had no issue wearing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Zenon has a bunny he brings to the rink. Or used to, anyway. I couldn't have made that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Shannon's +/- Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Zenon has a bunny he brings to the rink. Or used to, anyway. I couldn't have made that up. Holy crap.....that's confirmed. He does have a pet bunny rabbit. Somehow, that's terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Holy crap.....that's confirmed. He does have a pet bunny rabbit. Somehow, that's terrifying. I saw a pic of him holding it that reminded me of the giant black dude in The Green Mile holding that mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 He's got his own website. http://zenonkonopka.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl Shannon's +/- Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 He and Kaleta would be best buds.....pet rabbit and lego hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I watched the video where the Sabres players talked about Konopka and I just have one question: Is Moulson a stoner? Has he been to Colorado lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Holy crap.....that's confirmed. He does have a pet bunny rabbit. Somehow, that's terrifying. Otter has a rabbit too. He twittered a picture of it about how excited he is to have Konopka and a friend for his rabbit :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I watched the video where the Sabres players talked about Konopka and I just have one question: Is Moulson a stoner? Has he been to Colorado lately? I thought all Candians and in particular hockey players smoked the cheeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I thought all Candians and in particular hockey players smoked the cheeb All the ones I know do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Zenon has a bunny he brings to the rink. Or used to, anyway. I couldn't have made that up. @ZenonKonopka Things to do 1.get to Buff 2.get Hoppy a Sabres Jersey 3.beat the Devils 4.give Rob Ray a high five 5.eat chicken wings and pizza #Sabres @ZenonKonopka @BuffaloSabres Growing up 35mins from the old Aud As a kid I dreamt of one day playing for the Sabres- I couldn't be happier #HiMomgoBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 @ZenonKonopka Things to do 1.get to Buff 2.get Hoppy a Sabres Jersey 3.beat the Devils 4.give Rob Ray a high five 5.eat chicken wings and pizza #Sabres @ZenonKonopka @BuffaloSabres Growing up 35mins from the old Aud As a kid I dreamt of one day playing for the Sabres- I couldn't be happier #HiMomgoBills Seems genuinely happy to be a Sabre. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Zenon Konopka: Because why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 His twitter is awesome, I'm sold! And hey, with all of our 4th liners playing on the 2nd and 3rd lines, we need more for the 4th line :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Konopka is an interesting guy. Here's a feature from October on him by Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild's enforcer Konopka has a vintage sophisticated side @ZenonKonopka I'm definitely not the only one delayed at Laguardia #makethebestofit http://instagram.com/p/iumGCtEZ3T/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 His twitter is awesome, I'm sold! And hey, with all of our 4th liners playing on the 2nd and 3rd lines, we need more for the 4th line :P Ott, Biznasty, and now Konopka make Twitter worth doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 From Niagara on the Lake. Wonder if he fits into the philosophy Ted Black talked about a while back that the Sabres would try to become a destination for Ontario boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 We're certainly combing the trash heaps looking for scraps lately. I hope he is a difference maker just like Omark and D'Agostini. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 @ZenonKonopka Things to do 1.get to Buff 2.get Hoppy a Sabres Jersey 3.beat the Devils 4.give Rob Ray a high five 5.eat chicken wings and pizza #Sabres @ZenonKonopka @BuffaloSabres Growing up 35mins from the old Aud As a kid I dreamt of one day playing for the Sabres- I couldn't be happier #HiMomgoBills Love this guy already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 McCormick (when healthy), Scott, and Konopka would make a helluva rough 4th line. I was pining for Buffalo to pick up Konopka a couple seasons ago. He's a decent faceoff guy. Good 4th liner. As if we don't have enough of those. :( Unless Konopka is here to replace Scott. We can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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