Sabres' Konopka Gets 20-Game Ban

Konopka was suspended for 20 games after violating the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program, Chris Botta of the New York Times reports.Konopka has accepted the suspension, which will go into effect at the start of next season. The ban couldn't come at a worse time with Konopka set to hit free agency, likely forcing him to dramatically lower his contract expectations.