dotcommunism
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At this point, I'm not sure they do it just because they've got 49 contracts now and don't necessarily want to use them all up and limit their flexibility going forward
Confirmed with Link: Sabres Claim Zenon Konopka
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At this point, I'm not sure they do it just because they've got 49 contracts now and don't necessarily want to use them all up and limit their flexibility going forward
omglolnub
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I knew they were gonna claim him, haha. And hey, maybe SOMEBODY can win a draw, even if it's on line 4 
Send him out for every important faceoff in memory of Paul Gaustad 
Send him out for every important faceoff in memory of Paul Gaustad
omglolnub
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Bingo!
My one problem with this acquisition is that Konopka will have a bulls-eye on his back, like Scott and Kaleta before him. In fact, when the folks in the NHL office first heard of this waiver claim, I'll bet someone said, with disgust, "not another goon in Buffalo!"
My one problem with this acquisition is that Konopka will have a bulls-eye on his back, like Scott and Kaleta before him. In fact, when the folks in the NHL office first heard of this waiver claim, I'll bet someone said, with disgust, "not another goon in Buffalo!"
ZZamboni
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And yet ... Since Nolan has arrived ...
Scott doesn't play "like a goon"
McCormick doesn't play "like a goon"
Kaleta hasn't been on the team in months and wasn't playing "like a goon" in Rochester
Facts trump perception. I bet Konopka will not play "like a goon" either.
Kyndig
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We need a body in there. If they didn't claim him the Sabres would have been calling me and I'd be suiting up against the Devils.
ZZamboni
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Baby steps
Does Konopka have a suspension history?
I found a 3 game AHL suspension and a fine for criticizing nhl brass for a lengthy suspension of a teammate.
I never use the "G" word
Just to be clear, I want to stress that the perception of Konopka and Scott and Kaleta and McCormick as goons is not mine. But there can be no doubt that the talking heads and the suits in the NHL office have that perception. The oh-so-clever sports writers in Toronto cannot make reference to Scott without using the G-word. The same was true with Kaleta. McCormick seemed to stay under their radar.
I hate the G-word, and refuse to use it as my description of a player. Not even if I'm discussing Chris Neal.
Just to be clear, I want to stress that the perception of Konopka and Scott and Kaleta and McCormick as goons is not mine. But there can be no doubt that the talking heads and the suits in the NHL office have that perception. The oh-so-clever sports writers in Toronto cannot make reference to Scott without using the G-word. The same was true with Kaleta. McCormick seemed to stay under their radar.
I hate the G-word, and refuse to use it as my description of a player. Not even if I'm discussing Chris Neal.
ZZamboni
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Well, some Toronto writers are like some New York Times writers. They twist or skew things to alter the perception in favor of an agenda. Not all, but a few bad apples.
Inklings
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I see this as nothing more then a chance to try animal therapy in an attempt to calm down John Scott. #Hoppy4mvb
He will be a good 4th liner, Id rather have him than ellis anyway so good pickup. Interesting to see what will happen when Hodgson and Grigorenko come back.
KeyserSoze81
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As someone who frequents flea markets for bargains, I am probably enjoying this year more than most.
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SabresFan26
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"It's 35 minutes from my hometown," Konopka said. "My mom was born in Buffalo, my grandparents, when they were alive, were from there, my aunt and uncle. The best call I made was to my aunt in the nursing home. She was telling everybody there, 'My nephew is going to play for the Sabres.'"
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/238607681.html
http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/238607681.html
Scott is not a goon, he is one of our best scorers in Buffalo! Scored more goals than Leino, which is not easy
ZZamboni
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I'll predict ZK doesn't get into 7 more fights before the end of the season. In fact, I think under Nolan, he doesn't see 5 more fights this season. Just predicting....
Give a dog a bad name...
Yet, the folks who are paid to follow hockey and write about it will continue to insist that Scott and Kaleta are the Sabres' resident goons. So will the similarly ignorant suits in the NHL office.
Yet, the folks who are paid to follow hockey and write about it will continue to insist that Scott and Kaleta are the Sabres' resident goons. So will the similarly ignorant suits in the NHL office.
Jacob582
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I think he will score more points than fights the rest of the season.
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Question: When/if everyone is healthy, who will they waive?
Nibbler
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Zman5778
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He's not getting waived until after the season, if he gets waived at all.
(compliance waivers aren't in effect midseason)
Sabre Dance
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Dare I dream?
Since LaFontaine and the new GM do not have to justify or eat crow for his signing, might we see #23 waived?
Since LaFontaine and the new GM do not have to justify or eat crow for his signing, might we see #23 waived?
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