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Konopka headed to free agency
Photo credit: Ed Betz
Islanders enforcer Zenon Konopka was quick to become a fan favorite. He was a gritty, passionate player on the ice and a dynamic--albeit quirky--personality off the ice.
But, after spending a year on Long Island trading blows with opponents and taking on a leadership role with his own teammates, the 30-year-old tough guy is prepared to move on from the Islanders.
With no deal in...
