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I've heard questions on his character too, might not be good to have around the young guys. He does stuff like cranks up the radio when the media comes in to ask questions (they mentioned this on team 1040).
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All I've ever heard of Konopka is how great of a teammate he is. Googling "Konopka great teammate" brings up tons of results.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hocke...urpose/1086174
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Konopka will be a free agent after the season, and Tocchet said, "He's someone you want in that locker room. … His skill level is there. He just has to find a little bit more. There's a lot of people who would like to have a guy like that. He's a great teammate and a great guy to coach."
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http://www.denverpost.com/ci_2259491...hy-nhl-respect
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"Great team guy. Love him in the locker room," said Avalanche right winger P.A. Parenteau,
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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/30/sp...ders.html?_r=0
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“But he’s never been a heavyweight,” said Trevor Gillies, a 227-pound Islanders forward who was also a teammate of Konopka’s in Portland. “The guy people don’t see is a great locker room guy, a rah-rah guy, a great warrior.”
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He's getting up there, the wear and tear may be a bit too much, but I wouldn't really question having him in the locker room. Probably the exact attitude you want in a young locker room as you know he's going to stick up for the young players.